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Memories of A 'SweetShop'
My father owned and operated the tobacconist and confectioners in this parade of shops from 1954 for many years. He was a blinded WWII serviceman trained by St Dunstans. The lower row of 3 white shops to the right of this photo I believe was originally 'Tea Rooms'. Another was an ironmongers, I forget the middle one. They have been demolished recently for ? flats?
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I was the Hoover rep covering the whole of Merrow and W Clandon, during this period, and have very fond memories of the people I came in contact with, one of whom was the lovely blind man who ran this shop, almost on his own. I used to buy my cigs there, and became very friendly with him, often staying for a chat (I wish I could remember his name). He knew every nook and cranny of that shop, and could lay his hand on anything that was asked for. I used to be mesmerised when watching him deal with the money, and how he used to place the notes between his fingers, to work out the difference between a 10 shilling or a £1 note. He was very keen on music, and I remember taking him in my car to Guildford, to listen to one of the first Stereo demonstrations given by the Decca company. Fond memories.
Comment from Neville Wheatley on Sunday, 23rd January 2011.