Louth, Eastgate c.1960
Photo ref: L305067
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Photo ref: L305067
Photo of Louth, Eastgate c.1960

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The Greenwich Meridian sign on the wall between Nos 105 and 107 is well worth finding - it was placed there in 1948. Both clocks have been taken away from this busy shopping street, but Milletts Army and Navy Store (right) is still there. Even the Hewitt's sign on the side of the Jolly Sailor beyond has gone; the shop is now Vogue, and in 2004 is painted a very bright colour. The corner shop on the left is Superdrug, and the Pack Horse Hotel is still there. The pedestrian crossing has been moved to be more convenient for shoppers, but not for car drivers!

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A Selection of Memories from Louth

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The wages and conditions were good and I enjoyed my time there. It bought me my first guitar from Jesse Halls. I remember one Saturday asking off time off to play cricket for the school, not only did the manager give permission, but he proudly informed staff and customers alike how proud he was.
Joined th Brigade for the wrong reason; it had a good football team. We often travelled to Grimsby on the floor of Mr Meanwells Bedford Dormobile but inspite of the sickly feelings we arrived with, we usually won in spectacular style. In one match we were winning 15 - 0 at half time and the referee effectively stopped the game. I also enjoyed the weekly Youth Club with its record player and of course the snooker table. Happy days.
I started work here when I left school in July 1974 and worked here till it closed in Feb 1975.
I have fond memories of my Boys Brigade days in the huts at the rear of the chapel in Commercial Rd in the early 60s. Anyone out there with memories or photos would be please to hear from. Kind Regards, Dick Adams.