Has anyone mentioned John Menzies? And Martins? Was a small chain of newsagents from memory. David Greig was the one I remember as a kid it used to have these pots or cans on wires above your head and they used to whizz round the shop never knew what for, carrying money I guessed at the time. Was there a Liptons or was that a brand? I'm beginning to feel older by the minute on this thread...which come to think of it is exactly how this ageing business works ;-)
[quote][cite]Posted By: thewolfboy[/cite] not forgetting C&A (Got one of their suits in the wardrobe but can't get into it at the mo.)[/quote]
You kay have one of their suits in the wardrobe, I've got one of their staff in my bed!!!! I was the saturday porter and she was the saturday receptionist in Lewisham C&A's about the time they had the "Man at C&A" Ad campaign. Celebrate 30 years marriage and 35 years of going out this year .. now just before Valentines day isn't that romantic!!
I don't know if any one here knows Paul Hines but he worked there too, full time I think, last time I saw him was in the away end at Old Trafford when we won!!
silver lounge bexleyheath Garlands Bexleyheath thinks it was the place with toy railway track in and was called something else before Richardsons ? too long aago and too many beers
ooo yes Phillips great shop an aladins cave of goodies......and opposite thinkKola beds is was a great liitle book shop and of course Kerrs the school outfitters sho
Queensway/Harris Carpets/Harris Furnishings/General George Carpets/Ross Carpets/Mad Max Carpets/Carpetland/Brown Bear Furnishings/Poundstretcher....Times Furnishing which someone mentioned was taken over by Harris Furnishings in 1979. I nearly bought Booers in 2005...sad to see the owners pack up without passing the legacy on.....nearly 100 years of history.
There was a little shop in Soho I used to visit many years ago, strange place, used to be put money in a slot and shutters used to rise and reveal naked women, god I miss that shop.
[cite]Posted By: Goonerhater[/cite]Yes mate i miss those modeling shops in Soho. Could never find the airfix glue though ? God knows how things always seemed sticky ?
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Yorkshire Grey (sorry PBS)
And Martins? Was a small chain of newsagents from memory.
David Greig was the one I remember as a kid it used to have these pots or cans on wires above your head and they used to whizz round the shop never knew what for, carrying money I guessed at the time.
Was there a Liptons or was that a brand?
I'm beginning to feel older by the minute on this thread...which come to think of it is exactly how this ageing business works ;-)
Mr Byrite
Several Computer repair shops seem to have gone kaput.
Doggy Style (a poodle/dog salon in Kingston - this one could lead onto a new thread about fab shop names.)
not forgetting C&A (Got one of their suits in the wardrobe but can't get into it at the mo.)
not forgetting C&A (Got one of their suits in the wardrobe but can't get into it at the mo.)[/quote]
You kay have one of their suits in the wardrobe, I've got one of their staff in my bed!!!! I was the saturday porter and she was the saturday receptionist in Lewisham C&A's about the time they had the "Man at C&A" Ad campaign. Celebrate 30 years marriage and 35 years of going out this year .. now just before Valentines day isn't that romantic!!
I don't know if any one here knows Paul Hines but he worked there too, full time I think, last time I saw him was in the away end at Old Trafford when we won!!
Superb
Garlands Bexleyheath thinks it was the place with toy railway track in and was called something else before Richardsons ? too long aago and too many beers
So many Subbuteo teams.
charlton sponsorship potential there.
Can't believe everybody's overlooked C & A.
was just about to put them. It was about time someone did.
Weird you say that because there's been one in Blackheath for years but it closed down this week.
Good job too as I've had a £14 outstanding fine for the last 3 years!
I hope that wasn't what finally put them under...
I met Vic Reeves in that shop, many, many moons ago when he used to live up Shooters Hill way.
LOL
Vantage (cheapo Chemists)
Green Shield Stamps
Shoppers Paradise
You could buy old programmes, scarves, and a tiny enamel metal badge.
That was more or less all it sold.