Greengrocers in Gislingham
I remember Southgate's shop, although as a general store rather than as a greengrocer. My grandparents (and great-grandparents before them) lived next door (Fred and Carrie Bridges) in Mill Street, and we used to visit every school holiday from when I was about 5 years old. Harry was dead by then, but his widow (Ivy) and daughter (June) were still there. The village pump was just outside the gate, and Fisk's coal and grain merchants were on the other side of my grandparents' cottage. My grandmother died in 1976, and I have been back only a couple of times since - very special childhood memories.
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I remember Harry Southgate's store, also I remember the family well. Mr Southgate was the choir director for the Methodist church which was also on Mill Street, they were a very nice family and served the people on Mill Street very well. The family that lived beside the shop was also a relative of mine, William Bridges, father of Fred Bridges, was my uncle. I played the church organ at the Methodist church for a short time, and I knew June well. Also the Fisk family, so many good people lived in Gislingham. I have not been back lately as most of my family have passed on, I do have one brother living. There were 3 grocery shops in Gislingham, the main shop on High Street, also the post office, and one more on High Street owned by the Smith family. Last time I was back there, I could not believe how many new homes that had been built. I came to America in 1947, so I would notice all the changes. Thank you for the memories of my birthplace, I wish you all well. Noreen
Comment from Noreen Tuffs-Kringeta on Saturday, 1st May 2010.