Guildford, High Street c.1960

Photo ref: G65174

In 1938 Wood Street village enjoyed their first Annual Flower Show . My father, Arthur Stock was a driving force in promoting this event. he was later presented with a chiming clock inscribed "Presented to Mr. Arthur E. Stock, Hon Sec. Wood Street, Broad Street and District Horticultural Society, by the members in grateful recognition of the successful result of their first Annual Flower Show, ...see more

Working for Thomas Wallis seen here on the left, it was a large department store selling all household goods, from tea towels to carpets and furniture. Oh how I loved my job.  In those days the shops used to shut Wednesday afternoons and I wanted to stay there I loved it so much.  My Mum, "Collie" as she was known, was in charge of the female staff there and it was a privilege to work there with her, she is 82 now. I ...see more