Redditch, Evesham Street c.1965
Photo ref:
R84054
Photo ref:
R84054
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None of these buildings survived the 1960s. The one with the clock was Hopkins, a jeweller's shop, but in the early 20th century it had been Liptons, one of the first chain grocers, a forerunner of today's supermarkets. On the left of the picture is The Talbot, built in 1926 on the site of an earlier inn, The Vine.
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Memories of Redditch, Evesham Street c1965
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 Redditch, Evesham Street c.1965
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I recall this photo being taken. I am looking into a shop window of Hollington's. I am wearing a cream coloured coat and clutching my handbag! Happy memories of Old Redditch.
I worked at Rainscourts at the rear on Fridays after school and Saturday mornings, preparing food for the shop.Tthe manager was Mr Whitehouse, a good boss and alround nice chap.. happy days.
The shop was to the right of picture.
I remember Evesham Street in Redditch in the early sixties very well. I was 15, had just left school, and was working at Liptons the grocers which was about half way up on the left just past the department store. There was a small chapel just opposite and also other grocery stores: Farrands, George Masons, the Home & Colonial stores. The Kingfisher coffee bar was on the corner, half way down, and the ...see more
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