Sharpies!
A Memory of Pontypool.
A tiny shop working in leather and I think also selling fishing tackle. I just adored walking past the shop as the smell of leather was so pungent and I loved it.
I remember Mr. Sharpey fixing my school satchel many times.
I can still smell that wonderful shop. I cannot remember the name of the street but it was just up the road from Woolworths and on the opposite side.
I also remember the Italian coffee bar just up from Woolworths that was always crowded and an attractive family ran it. I do believe between my time of the 1950`s and 60`s there were 5 successful Italian cafes in Pontypool. Crane St. Osborne Rd, The Clarence, the one just next to wollies and the one near the police station. Fond memories.
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