Chapel Lane S 02 2017 07 11 Timpson Closed 29th June Shop Now Cleared Decorative Tile Uncovered
Timpson shut its doors on Thursday 29th June 2017 and the shops furnishings were removed on the 10th July. This revealed a number of engraved ceramic tiles which seem to date back to previous occupants of the shop. This is a view of just one of the tiles.
In 1914 the shop was occupied by John Gerrard a boot maker.
In 1927 by Walter Rose ladies tailors and also T Graham tobacco and sweet seller.
In 1955 EA Gillbert traded as The BonBon and was still there in 1973 until Timpson took over.
Chapel Lane S 02 2017 07 11 Timpson Closed 29th June Shop Now Cleared Decorative Tile Uncovered
Timpson shut its doors on Thursday 29th June 2017 and the shops furnishings were removed on the 10th July. This revealed a number of engraved ceramic tiles which seem to date back to previous occupants of the shop. This is a view of just one of the tiles.
In 1914 the shop was occupied by John Gerrard a boot maker.
In 1927 by Walter Rose ladies tailors and also T Graham tobacco and sweet seller.
In 1955 EA Gillbert traded as The BonBon and was still there in 1973 until Timpson took over.