Shepton Mallet, High Street c.1955
Photo ref: S111022
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Photo ref: S111022
Photo of Shepton Mallet, High Street c.1955

Memories of Shepton Mallet, High Street c1955

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The shop on the right is Hobleys' Ironmongers. As a youngster I would buy my fishing tackle, airgun pellets, & sheath-knives there. I would gave in awe at the new Diana & BSA airguns that they stocked - way beyond my pocket & paper round money, I had second - probably tenth! - hand items, purchased from 'Secondhand Joes shop' as it was known. Seems strange nowadays that I could walk in ...see more