Irby Village
I remember the paper shop opposite Mathews' that was Steeles and I delivered papers from there when it was taken over by Ernie Jones and his wife. Mathews' shop has been converted into flats. How times have changed. My dad Tom Hardy is still a member of Irby Club and has been for over 55yrs.
I also recall the old sandstone farm house which was derelict when I was a child standing opposite the Anchor Pub, now where the library stands. Also recall the first shop on the left hand side as you entered the village from Irby Road was a small Tesco's.
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RE: RE: Irby Village
Yes - it was Steel's that had the coffee shop in the front, wasn't it?
Comment from Susan Reid-Povall on Sunday, 20th September 2009.
RE: RE: Irby Village
I don't recall the coffee shop but you may be right. Does anyone recall the shop on Irby Road where the road bends by Townsend Avenue? We used to call it the White Railings because of the white railings running along the side of the field. I remember having to go there on a Sunday morning only to find it closed, then walking all the way down Mill Hill Road to Taites shop which they had by the side of the house. Johnny Taite was the proprietor along with his sons, one of whom is called Alan who went on to be a teacher in the North East. Johnny Taite later opened the health food shops. Sadly Johnny Taite passed away some years ago. He was a regular at The Irby Club and always a gentleman.
Comment from Dave Hardy on Monday, 21st September 2009.