Heasmans Ltd 4 Broadmark Parade

A Memory of Rustington.

Following the death of my mother recently, I have been clearing her home and found a kitbag of my father, Douglas Bellchambers, from his wartime Royal Navy days, full of a range of keepsakes. One of these was an unopened parcel addressed to him in Braintree, Essex from Heasmans Ltd, 4, Broadmark Parade, Rustington, Sussex, which must have been sent between 1945 and 1952, the post mark is indistinct. We believe it contains loose tea and I am intrigued to know why such a parcel would be sent to my father from this supplier. Was it a grocers? Any information would be most appreciated.