Witney, The Market Square c.1955
Photo ref:
W256017
Photo ref:
W256017
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Witney, in the west of the county, has long been famous for its links with the wool trade, as well as the manufacture of blankets, which have been produced here for over 700 years. The market was held around the 17th-century Buttercross in the centre of the town.
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Memories of Witney, the Market Square c1955
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The two awnings belonged to the Cadels shop. To the right of the awnings was an archway which was the entrance to their yard and home. The shop was in the family for 70 years, the fruit shop was further down.
The shop in the middle of the picture with the two awnings (now the Nationwide building society) used to belong to my great grandmother Eva Cadel and was a wool and toy shop. My Grandmother and Great Aunt ran it until 1971. My grandmother Joan ran the toy side and my Great Aunt Mary ran the wool. Many people still today tell me that their first pram/doll/train set came from the Cadel shop. Pictures such as these are very special and are a treasure.
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