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Newark On Trent, The Old Governor's House, Stodman Street c.1955
Photo ref: N12037
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J Graham are offering better furniture on cash or terms (the never-never?), while at J C Stanger flour was around 1s 3d for a 3lb bag; butter 2s 6d a pound; and eggs 3s 10d a dozen.

Memories of Newark-on-Trent, The Old Governor's House, Stodman Street c1955

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of Newark On Trent, The Old Governor's House, Stodman Street c.1955

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If this has sparked a memory, why not share it here?

Ernest C Rick was my Great Grandmother's first husband. He owned this Gents Outfitters shop in Stodman Street, now it is Bakers Oven. I don't really have any information about him, only that he married Florence and had 2 sons. If anyone knows any more, please feel free to leave comments.