Lost Shops from the High Street
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We don't need a high street anymore. More choice, better service, cheaper prices online
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The Golden Egg.
Remember them from the 60s, rival to Wimpys and were bought out by Lyon’s group who owned Wimpys.
Remember them from the 60s, rival to Wimpys and were bought out by Lyon’s group who owned Wimpys.
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Certainly true that buying on line is often cheaper. I wouldn’t say the same for Amazon, in many instances, I think it’s actually more expensive.
I sort of accept it because of the choice and ease of ordering. Not good on my part really.
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UCP for tripe and black pudding.
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It not just that is it. Superstores and these shopping parks have all contributed to the demise of some high streets. Where I live the High Street and local market are both very buoyant. Admitted there are quite a few Charity shops and coffee shops, but they are smart and busy and they are not chain coffee shops.
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You live in Rawtenstall too thenStayingup wrote: ↑Sat Aug 19, 2023 2:41 pmIt not just that is it. Superstores and these shopping parks have all contributed to the demise of some high streets. Where I live the High Street and local market are both very buoyant. Admitted there are quite a few Charity shops and coffee shops, but they are smart and busy and they are not chain coffee shops.
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Boots did. I remember Timothy Whites my mum insisted they were a poor man's Boots ,
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Roy Marlor. Extortionately priced men’s clothes shop in Charter Walk.
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Wimpy lives on...in Dorking, Surrey at least
Was also a Nobbut Lads in Accy
Surprised no mention of Blockbusters and Fosters Menswear yet!
Was also a Nobbut Lads in Accy
Surprised no mention of Blockbusters and Fosters Menswear yet!
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DER
Knobs & Knockers
Chelsea Girl
Walco
Alexander menswear
Kendal And Rackams
FADS
Blockbusters
Variety Video
Mr Magic
Contessa
Knobs & Knockers
Chelsea Girl
Walco
Alexander menswear
Kendal And Rackams
FADS
Blockbusters
Variety Video
Mr Magic
Contessa
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his wife used to teach me (well try to) at brunshaw primary.
she also used to play the piano (well try to) in assembly.
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Aye, there's a lot of holiday companies gone down the shoot
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Oobidoo on Hammerton St.
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I don't think it's just Burnley folk they probably have fans in Torquay as well.dermotdermot wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 9:51 amWhat is it with Burnley folk and van der Grasf Generator? I just don’t get it.
Brilliant 70s prog rock band ....if you wasn't there Dermy you missed out.
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Great shout, me too. There's nowhere to pickup the odd component these days. Resort to ordering off eBay or driving to RS at preston if mega urgent
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Maplins was an absolute rip off- they'd charge £20 for an adapter you could get online for £2.99
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Roy Marlor was a great shop, top quality clothes , one of the best independents in the high st .Claretitus wrote: ↑Sat Aug 19, 2023 6:00 pmRoy Marlor. Extortionately priced men’s clothes shop in Charter Walk.
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Army and Navy.
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The guy who ran the Accy shop was a Burnley fan Andrew Sharkey.
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Used to love getting stink bombs, fart spray, and blood capsules from Ben’s toy shop. Not sure my mum and dad liked it as much though
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Roy Marlow was a great shop , the Rolls Royce of the high st best independent store in Burnley at that time .
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Marshalls on the market hall and Ames on the balcony.
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G.H. Mason & Son in Skipton. My father was a director in the '70s. Retired when it closed down in '76. Died a year later.
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The go to place though for your Farah school trousersClaretitus wrote: ↑Sat Aug 19, 2023 6:00 pmRoy Marlor. Extortionately priced men’s clothes shop in Charter Walk.
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They're still widespread in South Africa and when we were down there earlier in the year we tried one for'old time's sake'. It was bloody awful, it tasted like those tinned ones that used to be sold a motorbike race meetings and such... I couldn't even finish it.
The one shop i really miss - i don't do much shopping - is Maplins; you can buy all the stuff online, but too often I'm not sure exactly which component i want, so I have to buy two or three to be sure I've got the right one, or if it's something's expensive, buy, try and exchange a few days later.
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https://www.cravenherald.co.uk/nostalgi ... ooks-back/
Another one was Fred Manbys
https://www.cravenherald.co.uk/news/18952782.headline/
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He was a nice man was Malcolm, sadly passed away in the week before the country shut down in March 2020, he was 79. I am not certain on this but I'm sure he was involved at Burnley FC for a short time as a sprint trainer, probably under Adamson. I'm sure you are right with 1960 Olympics and he was definitely a 400 metre runner.
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Dawsons on Standish Street was where I spent most of my Saturday afternoons as a Teenager. Trying loads of instruments then walking out with a couple of plectrums. Did my work experience there as well.
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Clothes shops;
Simons ...Plumbe St then St James St
Jonathan's..Chancery Walk
Simons ...Plumbe St then St James St
Jonathan's..Chancery Walk
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I think you are right regarding the sprint training at the club. Now you’ve mentioned it I remember him telling me about it.ClaretTony wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 11:58 amHe was a nice man was Malcolm, sadly passed away in the week before the country shut down in March 2020, he was 79. I am not certain on this but I'm sure he was involved at Burnley FC for a short time as a sprint trainer, probably under Adamson. I'm sure you are right with 1960 Olympics and he was definitely a 400 metre runner.
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Thanks so much for that, Bosscat. My father is 4th from the right on the front row of the G.H. Mason photo. And of course I remember Fred Manby's. It was a great shop.Bosscat wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 11:57 amhttps://www.cravenherald.co.uk/nostalgi ... ooks-back/
Another one was Fred Manbys
https://www.cravenherald.co.uk/news/18952782.headline/
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Wimpy is still around, definitely ones in Cheshunt and Harlow that I know of.
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I had forgotten about GH Mason & Sons so did a quick google and found that article... you got me thinking about Skipton High Street in the 70`s/80`s and Fred Manbys was the go to for that elusive hardware item ... Had one in Settle "Nuttalls" a few doors down from the Golden Lion towards the Police Station fantastic shops
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I've had a few beers in the Golden Lion.Bosscat wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 1:31 pmI had forgotten about GH Mason & Sons so did a quick google and found that article... you got me thinking about Skipton High Street in the 70`s/80`s and Fred Manbys was the go to for that elusive hardware item ... Had one in Settle "Nuttalls" a few doors down from the Golden Lion towards the Police Station fantastic shops
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As a 10 year old (it's always 10 when you're not sure) I once put itching powder in my mum's bra!davideyresleftear wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 5:36 pmUsed to love getting stink bombs, fart spray, and blood capsules from Ben’s toy shop. Not sure my mum and dad liked it as much though
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Now that is just pure evil!No Ney Never wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:30 pmAs a 10 year old (it's always 10 when you're not sure) I once put itching powder in my mum's bra!
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Van Allan in the 70's.
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It would have worse in her knickers.
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But nowt compared to a well placed blob of Fiery Jack!
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Hmv and Blockbuster seem to of gone unnoticed
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Millets.
Videovision, (Planetree at Westgate).
Videovision, (Planetree at Westgate).
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Hoo bi doo