Margaret Davison & Jean Emery

The Shops and Shopping Parades of Coulsdon & Old Coulsdon,Surrey, from 1914 to 2016 (updated to 2018)

Tables collated in association with articles published in the Bourne Society Local HistoryRecords, vol. 80, August 2014, to vol. 91, May 2017

Brighton Road (even numbers)

Text in Local History Records, vols 80, 81, 82, 84 (part).

84 Delores Florist & Fruit 1930–1934Unoccupied 1937–1939Lauries Millinery 1956–1959Angelique Millinery & Ladies Wear 1982–1984Coulsdon Knitting 1987–1991Pizza Hut 1993–

86 Irene Larkin – Costumer 1930–1934Unoccupied 1937–1939R. Drumner – Estate Agents 1956Coulsdon Estate Agents 1959Shee Boutique 1982

86b 88, 88a8692 92a

Doble Motors Ltd – Motorcycles(They also have 99–101 Brighton Road)

1982–1984–2011–

88 J. Lovibond & Sons, Wines & Spirits 1939–193988a D/. J. McCullim – Estate Agents 1956–195990 Margaret Collier – Ladies Hairdresser 1930–1939

Morgan Baines & Frost Estate Agents 1956–1959Uplands Insurance 1982–1987Key West Insurance 1989–1991Safeguard Insurance 1993–

92 Revivers Dyers & Cleaners 1930–1939Property Cleaners 1956–1959Showtime Video 1987–1991Ritz Video Rental 1991–1993

92a R. Willis Hobbies 1956–195992/92a Passmore Models 197292a The Kitchen Tile Centre 1982–198992/92a Blockbuster Video 1997–200794 City of London Electricity Supply Co., later Seeboard

1930–1980 Auguste Barnet – Off Licence 1982–1993Victoria Wine 1997–2001Threashers Wine Merchants 2003–2007Shinners – Nail & Beauty 2011–The Avenue

The Pavement 1–696/1 Westminster Bank, National Westminster, now RBS 1929–98/2 W. H. Pillings – Bakers & Confectioners 1914–1991

National Westminster Bank 1993–2018100/3 Unoccupied 1914–1915

Newcombe & Co. 1918–1924Marshes, Stationery & Library 1929–2018Unocupied 2018

102/4 C. E. Selby – Ladies Outfitters 1914Unoccupied 1915–1918Knight & Wheatley Motor Engineers 1921–1924K. L. M. Garage They were at 97–101 Brighton Road, 1956–2003 until Farthing Way was built

1929

M. A. Ray – Coal Merchants, Then they moved to 103/105 Brighton Road (over the road) 1932–39

1930–1932

Unoccupied 1934Jeane – Hairdressers 1937–1939Coulsdon Toy & Sports 1956–1959Pelican Restaurant 1984Roma’s Hair 1987–

104/5 Unoccupied 1914–1918Arthur Roberts – Confectioners, Newsp, Tobac 1921A. E. Lovett – Confect, Newsp, Tobac 1924J. Cowrie – Confect, Newsp, Tobac 1929–1932Andrew – Confect, Newsp, Tobac 1934–1939Coulsdon Newsagents, Confect, Tobac 1982–

106/6 J. Schmitt – Hairdresser 1914Unoccupied 1915–1921M. A. Ray Coal Merchants They then moved to 102/4 1930–1932 and then to 103/105 Brighton Road (over the road) 1932–1939

1924–1929

Price & Hamilton, Horticultural Merchants 1956–1959R. Gunner, Ltd, – Grocers 1968Doble Motors – Motor Bike Specialists (at the rear) 1982–1991Gwenda Joy – Florists – then moved to 123a 1982–2003 1974–1982Unoccupied 1993J. H. Plant – Business Services 1997–2011Unoccupied 2013-2018Magical Haircut 2018

108 K. L. M. Motors (See 102/4 and 97/101) 1929–1939Rose Johnson & Hicks – Solicitors 1956–1959Gower Driving School 1982–1997Nona Café 2011–

108a Building Land 1914–1924Lamb & Son, Electrical Engineers 1929–1939Smarter – Leather goods 1956–1959Enroute Print 1984Croydon Travel They then moved to 147 Brighton Road 2001–2006

1987–1998/9

Rosewall Therapy 2001–2003108b Regal Gifts 2005–2007

Behind 106 Motor Repairs 2005–Railway Bridge

110 T. Ebbutt & Son, Funeral Directors Garage& Livery Stbls 1914–1917Smitham Garage & Farriers 1914–1917Baines & Son Dairy 1918–1924Smitham Motor Garage 1924–1970

110/112 Waitrose 1972–112 United Dairies 1929–1968

The AvenueThe Exchange 1–5

114/5 Barclays Bank Ltd 1912–116/4 Unoccupied 1914

Eastmans Dyers & Cleaners 195–1929Barclays Bank Ltd 1930–

118/3 J. Sainsbury Ltd 1912–1989120/2 J. S. Brown – Draper 1914–1930

J. Sainsbury Ltd 1930–1989118/120 Boots the Chemist

(Moved from 128 Brighton Road)1991–

122/1 A. D. Hicks – Hosier & Outfitters 1914–1934Unoccupied 1937T. Waltons – Fruiters 1939–1989M. C. Perrin 1991–2007Unoccupied 2011–2013Army Surplus (24.03.2013) 2013

124 Unoccupied 1914–1921The Bouquet Confectionary 1924Kingston – Butcher 1982–1939Lillian Joyce – Florist 1956– 1959R. Gunnor – Butcher 1968R. Tucker – Butcher 1982–1993Barrington Cleaners 1997–2017Dry Cleaners 2018

126 W. E. Bonsor – Hairdresser 1914–1924International Stores (Moved from 128 Brighton Road 1915–1928)

1929–1939

Elliotts Shoes 1956–1989TheStationery Stores 1991Unoccupied 1993–1997Oddbins 1998/9Favorite Chicken & Chicken Ribs 2001–The Mart 1–4A. J. Bowyer – Fruiterer 1914–1915

128/1 Unoccupied 1914International Stores (Moved to 126 Brighton Road)

1915–1928

Boots the Chemists 1929–1989Yorkshire Building Society 1991–

130/2 J. W. Coleman – Fishmonger 1914–1918MacFisheries (Moved from 48 Chipstead Valley Road, 1918–1921)

1921–1959

Coughlans – Bakers (Moved from 143 Brighton Road (1970s–1982)

1982–

132/3 A. J. P. Annet – Furniture Dealers 1914–1915Unoccupied 1918C. W. Evans – House Furniture 1921Coulsdon Furnishing 1924Murray & Son – Shoemakers 1929–1930Freeman, Hardy & Willis – Shoe shop(In 1993 they were taken over by Stead & Simpson)

1932–19931993–2005

Café Nero 2007–134/4 Alexander Dining Rooms 1914–1924

H. B. Bond & Sherwell – Estate Agents(They moved from Coulsdon South Station Approach where they had been since 1908)

1929–

Market Parade 7–1136/7 T. Frank Austin – China & Glass 1914–1915

Unoccupied 1918H. S. West – Cycle Works 1921–1924Home & Colonial Stores 1929–1959Dewhursts Butchers 1982–1989Martyn James – Butchers 1991–2017Cafe 2018

138/6 T. Frank Austin – Ironmonger 1914–1918W. C. Woodman – Ironmongers 1921–1959R. Johnson (Then moved to 21 Chipstead Valley Road)Abbey National Building Society, (then became a Bank and later taken over by Santander in 2007)

1982

140/5 A. E. Piggott – Draper & Milliner 1914–1924Hearn & Co. – Draper 1929–1959Liptons Grocers 1959–1968Home & Colonial (Moved from 136 Brighton Road, 1929–1959)

1968–1989

J. Lorrimer 1991–142/4 A. Coldrey & Sons – Bakers 1914–1959

Bakers Oven 1982–1989K. Shoes 1991Unoccupied 1993Scope – Charity 1997–

144/3 J. Baines & Sons Ltd 1914–1915Unoccupied 1918Murrays – Greengrocers 1921–1959

144/146 3/2 Woolwich Building Society TSB (became Lloyds TSB in 2001) 1982–2004Unoccupied 2005William Hill – Betting Office 2007–

146/2 George Cook – Café 1914–1924Mayblossom Café 1929–1939C. A. Pratts – Confectioners 1956–1959

148/1 G. & E. Leiston – Hairdresser & Tobac 1914–1932Wymans – Newspaper, Confect & Tobac 1932–1989

Cornerstone Estate Agency 1991–1996Townsend Estate Agency 1997–1988/9John Raymond – Estate Agency 2001–2003Streets Ahead 2003–Chipstead Road/Chipstead Valley

150 Carey & Sons, Grocers 1914–1928Site for National Provincial Bank 1929National Provincial Bank Ltd, taken over by National Westminster Bank in 1982 and became Coulsdon South Branch. As National Provincial & Union Bank, moved from 188 Brighton Road from 1924–1929

1930–1997

Whichers, Boylan & James Financial Advisers 1998–2006Park & Bailey Estate Agents (also at 152 Brighton Road) 2007–

152a Super Radio Co. 1929–1932152 St. Albans Tea House 1914–1924

Springhall Confectionary 1929R. N. Saunders Cycle & Pram Shop(Moved from 170 Brighton Road 1939)

1956–1959

Spastic Shop 1982–1991Park & Bailey Estate Agents (also at 150 Brighton Road) 1998/9–Whitchers Financial Advisers 2006

154 A. Tidy – Bootmakers, & Leather sellers 1914–1915Will Curtis – Bootmakers & Leather Sellers 1918–1939Dependable Shoe Craft 1956–1987Unoccupied 1989–1993Indian Brasserie Take Away 1997–

156 Singer Sewing Machines 1914Unoccupied 1915J. Driscoll Tailors (previously at 143 Brighton Road, 1915–1920)

1921–1959

Ormeroad Morris & Dunmont 1991–2000Unoccupied 2001Coulsdon Computers 2003–2011Varis Nail Studio 2013

158 E. A. Stovold – Tailor 1914L. Sholtyle – Watchmaker 1915–1950

J. W. Gambrill 1950–1981R. L. Randles – Jeweller 1982–1998/9Tasty Grill 2001–2006Eat Well Take Away – Chinese cuisine 2007–2013Wongs Chinese T/A 2014–

160 R. Rignall – Butcher 1914–1918Hearn & Son – Butcher 1924–1939Barnn & Martin – Estate Agents 1956–1959Slades – Estate Agents 1974 R. L. Hawkeford – Insurance Broker 1982–1984Bradford & Bingley Building Society 1987–1991Mortgage Advice 1993–1998/9Games 4U 2001Unoccupied 2003Cats Protection (charity) 2005

Unoccupied 2007–Coulsdon Vintage Antiques 2014Cosy Glow Home 2018

162 Walter Cottage Plumber & Decorator (also at 3 Chipstead Valley Road, 1921–1924)

1914–1924

C. H. Heller – Optical 1929–1932Walter Cottage – Estate Agents 1934Aylings Estate Agency 1937Alfred Doe – Fishmonger, previously at 115 Brighton Road from 1932

1939–1959

The Crusty Loaf 1982–2000Café Oasis 2002–2013 Unoccupied 2014

164 S. B. Edwards – Newspapers, Confect, Tobac 1929–1924J. A. Croll – Newspapers, Confect, Tobac 1929–1991Cambridge News 1991–2014Unoccupied 2014Guitar Nuts 2018

166 W. Eade – Draper, Tobac & Confect 1914–1934A. L. Symes – Draper 1927

166/168 Phyllis 1939–1991Pamper Parlour 1993– 2014Venus Hairdressers 2014–

168 Cherry & Mann – The Stores 1914–1924World Stores 1929–1939Video Stores 1993–1998/9QVS Electrical Supplies 2001–2014Unoccupied 2015Papa Johns Pizza 2016

170 Mark Powell – Fruiterer 1914–1924G. Perry – Fruiterer & Green Grocer 1924–1937T. Saunders Cycle & Pram (moved to 156 Brighton Road in 1956)

1939–1956

Pink Bros 1956–1959Coulsdon Hardware 1982–1993Advance Print (also at 174 Brighton Road from 2007–) 1997–

172/5 W. H. Cooper – Bootmaker 1905–1934Elliotts Shoes (then moved to 126 Brighton Road 1956–1989) 1937–1939

172 Coulsdon Hardware 1956–1993172/4 Matts & Slats 1997–2001

Tradesco Furniture 2003Unoccupied 2005Advance Print (see above) 2007–

174 Nathaniel S. James – Chemist 1914–1921W. Embling – Outfitters & Hosiers 1924–1929Frank Hawkins – Outfitters 1930–1939Ebdon Tailors 1956–1959Maxwell Valentine – Estate Agents 2018Camden Villas 1–6

176/1 Residential – Frank Burridge was living here (moved to 22 Chipstead Valley Road )

1914–1915

C. W. Evans –Plumber/builder 1918–1959Residential Until 1991R. B. Design Office 1993Listed only as ‘offices’ 1993–2011Sheridan Brooks 2013

178/2 Residential 1914–1993Chripodist 1993–

180/3 Residential 1994–2005Surveyor Chripodist – Alison Middleditch 2005–Chudleigh Villas – 1895

182/1 Residential 1914–1929A. J. Doe –Fishmonger (moved to 162 Brighton Road 1939–1959)

1930–1939

Residential 1982–1986Offices 1993–2013Unoccupied 2014–2018Africa House 2018

184/2 Residential 1914–1929J. S. Lovett – Hairdressers 1930–1937M. R. Cook 1937–1991Bernies Hair Machine – various owners 1993–2017Coulsdon Barbers 2018

186/3 Residential 1914–1930Express Laundry 1930–1956Colman Electrical 1956–1981Residential 1982Warren Print 1987Serious Bass Sounds 1989–2013Vibe Super Store - Brian Car Sounds 2014–

188 National Provincial & & Union Bank(Moved to 150 and became National Provincial Bank)

1924–1929

Phyllis – Milliner 1930The Carpet Gallery 1932–1993Sound Effects Car Radio 2005–2014BCSS Car Sounds 2014–

190 Residential (the only one along the road) 1914192 J. T. Carey – Grocery & Post Office 1914–1956

Oakshotts 1956–1982Carlton Florists & Cards (moved to 27 Chipstead Valley Road1993–1998/9)

1983–1993

Catering Equipment Hire 1993–2005Wok Inn Chinese 2005–

194 St. Andrew’s Church (temporary) 1906–1914Comrade Hall built 1933–Cane Hill Villas

196/1 Residential 1914–1959Coulsdon Wallpaper 1982Coulsdon Tandorie 1984–1991Novaroom Restaurant 1993–1997Spice Garden Indian Restaurant 1997–2011

Unoccupied 2013198/2–202/4 Residential 1914–1959

Tesco 1974–1991Deep Pan Pizza Restaurant 1991Novaroom Restaurant 1993

198/2–200/3 Spice Garden Indian Restaurant 1997–2011202 Entrance to Snooker 1997–

Argyll Villas 1–3204/1

Mirch Masala 2014206/2 O. & C. Bellwood – Dressmakers 1914–1915

Residential 1918–1924Fred Hills – House Furnishers 1929–1930H. Frost – Table Decorations 1932J. N. Tench – Snack Bar 1934–1956J. Gray 1959Martin Birt – Estate Agent 1984Brytahomes – Glaziers 1991–2011Unoccupied 2013–

208/3 Residential 1914–1924Mdm Maud – Ladies Outfitters 1929–1932Chambers Dyers & Cleaners 1929–1932Unoccupied 1934Lawrence – Fruiterers 1937–1939

208/210 Pistols Wine Bar 1991–2007Unoccupied 2011–2013Mango Bar 2014

210 Residential 1914

212 Residential 1914Sew Perfect 2013–2018Best Coulsdon Tailor 2018The Parade

214 H. L. Roberts – Corn & Seed Merchants 1914–1915J. Brissenden – Corn& Seed Merchants 1918G. Grover – Corn & Seed Merchants 1921–1973V. R. Southwell 1973–2001Unoccupied 2001R.A.F. Charity 2003Best Food & Wine 2005–2018Bella Art Cafe 2018

216 E. M. Butt – Confectioner 1914–1915H. Carver – Confectioner 1918–1929Miss A. Wait – Confectioner 1930–1932P. D. Broom – Confectioner 1934–1937A. Burnett – Confectioners 1939Sadlers – Confectioners 1956

Fairfax Travel 1982–2001Trim Dog Grooming 2003–2011Hydro Hounds Dog Parlour 2013–

218 Chapman & Co. – House & Estate Agents 1914–1915Unoccupied 1918Green – Builder & Decorator 1921W. W. Webb – Builder & Decorator 1924–1939Lee Saunders Dresses 1956–1959Bobs Bikes & Cycles 1987–2002Dejavous – Furniture 2003Visions Fitted Furniture 2007–2011Bathrooms & Kitchens 2013Theropy Life Centre 2014

220 Frederick Steward – Bootmaker moved to 1 Chipstead Valley Road, when renumbered in 1930; was no. 15 from 1927–1959

1914–1926

Unoccupied 1918O. Bellwood – Milliner (Upstairs) 1921Mdm Lansdell – Milliner (Upstairs) 1924

220/222 Imperial Wine Stores 1929–1939J. Bentley – Opticians 1956–1998/9Stephen Harris – Opticians 2001–2003Coulsdon Sports Centre 2005–2011Pets Galore 2013–

222 A. & M. Farmery – Stationers 1914–1924Beard & Blackhall – Auto Engineers 1914–1934Leon A. Davis – Auto Engineers 1937Coulsdon Garage Unihire 1991

224 Autofix 1993–226 Mrs. Coppard – Temperance Hotel 1914–1939

Restaurant & Grill 1956–1959228 M. E. Hill – Hairdresser 1939

J. W. Mills – Ladies Hair 1956226/8 Coulsdon Pet Supplies 1991–230 H. C. Bevan – Cycles 1937–1956232 Lesame Photo 1939–1956

Julian Paul – Ladies Wear 1991–1997Computer Print 1998/9Coulsdon Angling Centre 2001Repro Furniture 2005

226/230 Being rebuilt Shops & flats 2013Cycling made easy 2014–Deja Antique 2007

234 Peggy Hair 1993Straight Talk – Mobile Phones 1997Deja Vous Furniture 2003–

236 T. Ebbutt – Funerals 1956–1997Dejavous – Antiques L. Whinney – Optician 2005

232/234 Rebuilt – Precious Moments – Beauty Parlour 2013

Brighton Road (odd numbers)

Text in Local History Records, vols. 83, 84 (part)

97/101 K. L. M. Garage 1956–2005Farthing Way 2007

99/101 Doble Motors 1993–103/105 Manns & Ridgewell, House Furnishers 1930103 M. A. Ray & Co. Ltd – Builders 1932–1974105 Windsor Restaurant 1956–1959

Cerrantes Restaurant 1982Sechuan Garden Restaurant 1984 –

107 Frank Dernet – Caterer 1930E. Gould – Outfitters 1932–1987Carosole Villas Estate Agents 1982–1987Flamingo Kebab House 1989–1992

109 Stanbridge & Beall – Stationers 1930–1950Jackmans – Shoes 1956–1991Perfect Pizza 1993–1998/9New Garden City Chinese 2001–2017Café Time –Galaxy Burgers 2018

111 Apted & Co. – Boot & Shoe Makers 1930–1959111/113 Joseph Bentley – Ladies Hair 1982–1993

Top to Toes Ladies Hair 1997–1998/9Hair & Beauty 2001–2017H.B. Hairdressers 2018

113 Coulsdon Sports 1930Ann Crawford Hair & Dress Designs 1932–1939Eastmans Dyers & Cleaners 1932–1956

115 Charles T.Ball – Fishmongers 1930Alfred Doe – Fishmongers 1932–1934Unoccupied 1937–1939Old World Gallery 1956–1983Galloping Gourmet 1993-2005Choice Estate Agents 2005

115/117 Scarpetta Restaurant 2007117 Murray & Son – Fruit & Vegetables 1930–1939

Guys Furnishing 1956–1974Eros Travel 1982Unoccupied 1984Luiges Restaurant 1993–2005

119 Evans & Brown Chemist 1930–1939Connelly Chemist 1956–1959Bernard Holmes 1960sOxfam 1982–1993UnoccupiedSunquest Solarium 1997-2017Dominoes Restaurant 2018

121 Stevenson & Rush – Grocers 1930–1959

Taj Mahal Restaurant 1982–2017Quintessential - Restaurant 2018

123 W. William – Drapers 1930–1939Unoccupied 1982Quality Cleaners 1984–1991Unoccupied 1993Heritage Pine Furniture 2001–2003Greedy Gonzal Mexican Restaurant 2005–2007

121/123 La Delicias – Mexican 2011121 Il Carretto – Italian 2013

Andy’s Mens Hair 1982–1993123b Unoccupied 1997–1999

Entrance (Residential) 2001–Unoccupied 2011

123 Pindi Food & Wine 2013Gwenda Joy Flowers 1982–2003

123a Boutique Flowers 2005Amadeus Flowers 2011–Best & Co. – Estate Agents 1914–1939

125 D. J. McLelland – Estate Agents 1956–1974John Brown – Estate Agents 1982–1997G. Hanna Ltd – Photographer 2001Smitham Car & Taxi 2003–2005Unoccupied 2007–2015 Vapepit 2015Chapman & Sons, ( Croydon) Ltd – Builders Merchants 1914–1936

127 Dooley Motors Ltd – Car Showroom & Servicing 1956–1981Forder Motors Ltd – Car Showroom & Servicing 1981–1987Wine Warehouse 1987–1989Pinewood Motors Ltd – Car Showroom & Servicing 1989–2009Jenco Motors – Car Showrooms 2009–2012Being developed – Flats ? 2013–2014Station Approach Fuller Moon & Fuller – Estate Agents 1914–1929

129 Hall & Co. Ltd 1929–1932

129/131Originally Lloyds Bank Ltd, were at 143 Brighton Road Lloyds Bank LtdLloyds Bank Ltd

1924–19301932–20181993–2018

Queen Anne Buildings 1–3

1/131 Residential Up to 1930Hall & Co. Ltd 1932–1990

2/133 A. Gibbons – Watchmaker 1939–1990133/135 Manor Nurseries 1956–1991133 Magnum Secure Systems 1993–2004133/135 T. Raj – Restaurant 2005–3/135 Haynes Motor Works 1914–1937

H. G. Witlock – Florist 1939–N. Stuart Mens Wear 1982–2004

137 C. J. Pace – Contractor 1914Henry Davey 1915

Croydon Coop Society Then they became the South Suburban Coop Society and moved to 12–16Chipstead Valley Road

1921–19321934–2005

Thistle Cake Shop 1932–1939Stuarts Café 1956–1959Glenmore 1982–1998Andrews Estate Agents (Andrews Estate Agents were previously at 29 Chipstead Valley Road 1982–2005)

2005–

139 F. L. Steward – Bootmaker 1903–1921Machin Graham King – Estate Agents 1924–1959?R. L. Leathers – Solicitors 1982–1984Antzourov & Co. – Solicitors 1987–2003DKLL – Solicitors 2003–2011Rowe & Radcliffe 2011–

141 Alfred Bedford – Dining Rooms 1914–1924Miles Dining Rooms 1929–1932W. A. Baird – Dining Rooms 1934–1939Victoria Dining Rooms 1956–1982The Gift Box 1984–1999Coulsdon Optician 2005–

143 Alfred Hide – Butcher 1914–1915Unoccupied 1918–1921Lloyds Bank Ltd 1924–1930Reeds Pastry Chef & Cake Confectioners 1932–1939Stevens Bakers 1956–1959Coughlans Bakers (Moved to 132 Brighton Road 1982) 1974–1982Southern Fried Chicken 1982–2000Eddington Fish & Chips 2005–H. Chapman – Servants Register?J. Driscoll – Tailor(Then moved to 156 Brighton Road, until 1959)

19141915–1920

145 J. Mailes – Tobacconist 1914Walter Fuller – Tobacconist 1915–1929H. W. Marks – Tobacconist & Hairdresser 1930–1956Bamboo House – Takeaway 1982–1993Victoria Antiques 1997–1999Happy Valley Take Away 2005–2007China Blue 2007–2017Big Panda Chicken 2018

147 Smitham Hardware Stores 1914–1918C. W. Evans – Hardware Stores 1921B. Cross – Hardware Stores 1924–1939Pelican Bookshop 1939–1982Page Electrical 1982–2000Croydon Travel (Moved from 108a 1987–1998/9) 2001–2006Daniel Adams Estate Agents 2007–Victoria RoadExchange Buildings 1–4

149/1 Collins & Co. – Dispensing Chemist 1914–1918W. H. Atkins –Dispensing Chemists 1918–1932

W. E. Foster – Dispensing Chemists Downside Pharmacy 1932–1982Dental Surgery 1982–2007Hillside Laundry 2007–

151/2 Unoccupied 1914Cecil E. Vincent – Dentist 1915–191810% Wine Co. Ltd 1921–1924R. Short – Fish & Chips 1929–1924Coulsdon Fish Bar 1932–1959Southern Fried Chicken 1982–1998/9Coulsdon Halal S. Fish 2005–2007A. E. Thompson – Butcher 2013

153/3 A. & P. Markwick 1914–1937Jeff Dee Betting Office 1939–1980A.1. Barbers 1982–2007A. Chapman – Baker 2013

155/4 J. Hutton – Restaurant 1914–1915Mrs. E. Lawrence – Restaurant 1921Un occupied 1924A. Cox – Confectioners 1929Pandora Confectioners, Tobacconists & Newspapers 1956–1959(Behind) Admiral Cars 1982–New Off Licence – C. J. Storey 1982–1993

157 New Off Licence – A. R. Bone 1914–1918Peter Dominic Off Licence 1930Car Sounds Radio 1982Unoccupied 1987–1989Licensee – C. J. Storey 1993

Red Lion Licensee – A. R. Bone 1914–1929Bernie Inn 1930Free House 1993PULLED DOWN (coaching Inn 150 years) 1997–2015Aldi Supermarket 2015

163 East Surrey Water Co. 1930–1989Jane’s Information Group, Offices 1993–2005Sentinal House 2005

167 Library 1933–171 S.E. Gas Showroom 1933

Darius Advertising 1993–2004Studio 2005Unoccupied 2007Art Rebellion Gallery & Café 2008–

173 Phillips Ladies Hairdresser 1993–1999Coulsdon Hair Studio 2005–2018Unoccupied 2018

175 F. A. Sturgess Builders 1956Gower Driving School 1997Thirsty Work 2012

177 Peter Bond Estate Agency 1982–1993Martin Birt & Partners Estate Agency 1998/9–

177/179 Coulsdon Auto Spares 1993–181 Kentex Floors 1932–1993

Sound Exchange Electrical Appliances 1997–1998/9Computer Games 4U 2005

183/185 Woodway Furniture 2007Chandler Complete Home Solutions 2013

183 Target Windows 1982–1997185 Arrangement Floral Art 1995

Gillian Nash Art 1998/9187 AMC Car Showrooms 1997–

Station ApproachA. J. S. Tyres 1993–

1–4 Residential 1914–1929Marlpit LaneC. H. Moore – Motor Engineers 1914–1918Gothic Works 1921Cellular Motors The Garage closed to make way for Farthing Way, 2007

1924–2003

Under Railway BridgeH. B. Bond – House & Estate Agents They then moved to 134 Brighton Road and have subsequently become Bond & Sherwell and remain there to the present day (2014)

1908–1929

Coulsdon South Railway Station E. R. Gardner E. D. Collins Mr. Baldwin

1914–19181921–19241929

Purley Auto 1929Coulsdon Downs Estate Agent 1924–1929Edwards Refreshments 1924Miss E. Muddiman 1929C. Evans – Confectioner & Cab Driver 1914–1918Francis Webb 1914–1918

Chipstead Valley Road (even numbers)

Text in Local History Records, vol. 86

2–4 F. W. Woolworth & Co. Ltd 1932–2009Tesco Express 2010–

6 Saunders Grocers 1934–1939Mense Smith – Newspapers & Stationery 1956–1959Wimpy Grill, Starburger 1982–2007Valley Restaurant 2013

8 Matthews Fruit Market 1930–1959Woolwich Building Society 1982–1999Pawn Brokers 2005–2007Formosa Heating & Gas 2013–2015Unoccupied 2015

10 Payantake 1934–1959Taylors Toys 1982–2007Harris & Danjal 2009–2013

(closing)Coral Betting Shop 2014–

12–16 Cooperative (SSCS) 1934–2005The Pembroke 2011–

18 Kerrys Ladies Dress Shop 1937–1995Cancer Charity Shop 1997–2007Cycling made easy (moved to 226/230 Brighton Road in 2014)

2013–2014

Tiles & Tops (opened 27 April 2015) 2015–20 Vitesse 1934–1956

Hood Dry Cleaners 1956–1982Sketchley Dry Cleaners 1982–2004Cats Protection League 2005–

22–24 F. Burridge & Co., Furniture Store 1921–1980Wheatlands Furniture 1982–1984Coulsdon Schrieber 1984–1989Kitchen Transformations 1990–1992Coulsdon Hardware 1993–

26 F. Burridge – Furniture dealer 1921–1929J. Norman – Butcher 1930–1932Sindkin Tompkins & King 1934–1939Stewart Klitz – Estate Agents 1982–1984Slades – Estate Agents 1987–1993Peter Bond – Estate Agents 1997 Unoccupied 1998Walter Mair – Estate Agents 2001–

28 Miss Young – Confectioner 1921–1924C. Tulley – Butcher 1924–1929Mrs. R. Skeel – Greengrocer 1930–1932R. A. Rayner – Fishmonger 1934–1984Chipstead Pharmacy 1987–2003Info Health Pharmacy 2003–

30 Mrs. Street – Wardrobe Dealer 1921–1932M. Dudley Draper 1934–1959Jerry Miahs 1982–1989Winsers Gifts & Party Accessories 1993–1998/9Pizza Box & H.S. Café 2001–2005La Manger Café 2005–2007 Kings Café 2011Unoccupied 2013Coulsdon Grill 2013–

32 Residential 1930–1937Tesco Stores 1939–1959Unoccupied 1982John Mudford – Estate Agents 1984–1989Bygone Antiques 1993–1998/9Coulsdon Portraits 2001–2005Portrait Studio Film (Photo Shop) 2005–

34 Residential 1930–1937Unoccupied 1939Dewhurst Bros – Butchers 1956–1959Jason Pets Foods 1982–2001Unoccupied 2003Samos Pizza Take Away 2005–2007Pizza Tonight 2011–

36 Residential 1930–1937Unoccupied 1939Gerald Chaplain 1956–1964Burridges 1982–1984Unoccupied 1987Sofa Beds Workshop 1989Just Fluters – Musicians 1993Unoccupied 1998/9Carlton Florists 2003–2007Charlie Brown Hairdresser 2013Unoccupied 2018

38 Residential 1930–1937Unoccupied 1939

38/40 Coop Furnishers 1956–1959SSCS Freezer Foods 1982–1984Unoccupied 1984Toby’s Carpets 1987– 2016Unoccupied 2017Little Lambs Childens Play Area 2018

40 Residential 1930–1932W. G. Rushbridge – House Decorator 1934–1937Unoccupied 1939

42 Residential 1930–1937Unoccupied 1939Ladder Mens (London) Ltd 1956–1959Midland Bank Ltd 1982–2001HSBC 2001–2013

Unoccupied 2013–42/44 Wellbeing Fostering Agent 201844 Residential 1930–1937

Unoccupied 1939Waldex Paper & Paints 1956–1959Midland Bank Ltd 1982–2001HSBC 2001–2013Unoccupied 2013–

46 E. Pillings Fish Restaurant 1924Mrs. Pysden Café 1939Enterprise Café 1956Turners Books 1982–2010Jameson Building Contractor 2011–

48 William Powell – News, Tobac & Conf 1924–1930M. Hunt – News, Tobac & Conf 1932–1939Dance Shop / Dance Wear 1982–1996Unoccupied 1997Dental Surgery 2001–

48b Council Schools 1921–1990Croydon Community Health Centre 1993–1997Croydon Health Centre 1997Unoccupied 2001Council Offices & Health Centre 2003Kindergarten 2003–Adult Education at the back 1990–

50 W. M. Powell – News, Tobac, Conf 1914–1930M. Hunt – News, Tobac, Conf 1932–1959Residential 2000–

Chipstead Valley Road (odd numbers)

Text in Local History Records, vol. 85. In 1914 there is no reference to Chipstead Valley Road.From the corner it was building land from 1921 to 1924 and Walter Cottage, building works.

Saunders & Co. Cycle Works 1930–Dorothy Ladies Hairdresser 1932–1934E. Battay – Woodcutter 1932–1934L. Shortell Gents Hairdresser 1932–1934

1 Steward Boot & Shoes (Moved from 220 Brighton Road in 1927 where he had been since 1903)

1927–1959

3 F. Askew – Hardware & Plummer 1930Arthur Dining Rooms 1932Rendezvous Café 1934

5 Unoccupied 1930Atkins & Co. House Agents 1934–1934Mr. Frowd – Dairyman 1929–1930

7 Coulsdon Printing Works 1932–1934Edmond B. Cook – Photographers 1930–1934

9 Coulsdon Post Office & J. Downing – Conf & Tobac 192913 H. Lemmy – Fishmonger & Poulterer 192915 Maison Raphael – Hairdresser 192917 Coulsdon & Chipstead Laundry 192919 H. Shorter – Vick Wireless 192921 Residential 1921–23 Residential 1921–25 R. Wheeler Contractor 1921–192427 Residential 192129 Mrs. Hawkins – General Shop Keeper 1921–192431 J. Cotterell – Family Stores 1929

Residential 192133 E. H. Hawkins – Butcher 1921–192435 W. Clark – Butcher 1929

Harry Thomson –Bootmaker 1921–192937 Richard Woollven – Confectioner 1921–192439 Mrs. Trish – Wines & Spirits Corner Stores 1921–192941

Chipstead Valley was re–numbered in 1930:

1 Saunders & Co., Cycle Works 1930–1959Spastic Shop 1982–1989Park & Bailey Ltd 2005–2007Independent Financial Advisers 2007–2013

3 Dorothy Ladies Hairdressers 1932–1956Slater Howard Estate Agents 1982–1983Mann & Co., Estate Agents 1984–1987Unoccupied 1989–1990Kenyons Estate Agents 1990–2007Hawke Financial Services 2013–2014Unoccupied 2014-2015 Mobile Phone & Computer repairs 2015

5 Battyay & Sons – Woodcutter 1932–1939Woods – Jewellers 1948–

7 Shortell – Gents Hairdressers 1932–1956W. Payne – Gents Hairdressers 1956–1959Phyllis Ladies Outfitters 1959–Stanbridges Hosiers 1982–1989Strands –Wool 1993–1999Viebrs Clean Cont Electrical Appliances 2000–2004Unoccupied 2005Woods 2006–

9 Edmund B. Cook – Photographers 1930–1956Stewards Builders & Decorators 1959Stanbridges – Hosiers 1937–1989 Salco Microwaves 1987–1998/9Express Copy 2001–

11 Stanbridge – Hosiers 1937–1989Coldstore Frosen Food 1993–1998Carousel 1998/9Express Copy 2001–

13 Stanbridge Hosiers 1937–1989Bizzy Bees Knit 1987–1993Shoe Repair & Key Cutting 1993–

15 Steward Boot & Shoes (Moved from 220 Brighton Road in 1927 where he had been since 1903)

1927–1959

Saphire Fancy Goods 1982–1984Doves Delli 1987–1989Cooking Kitchenware 1993–1997Brown’s Café 2001–2004Pullonella Restaurant 2005–1007Italian Takeaway 2013

17 Rendezvous Café 1934–1937Phoenix Cafe 1939–1956Midvale Café 1956–1959East Wind Takeway 1982–2005Singapore Restaurant 2005–

19 Atkins & Co., House Agents 1932–1956Jane Elliott – Ladies Wear 1956–1982Verity Ladies Clothes 1982–1984Sagittarius Ladies Wear 1984–1993Scruples Ladies Wear 1993–1998/9The Work Ladies & Mens Wear 2001–2003Art & Craft Station & Artists Materials 2002–

21 Coulsdon Printing Works 1932–1959R. Johnson Ironmongers (moved from 138 Brighton Road)

1982–2007

Unoccupied 2007–2009Farthings Books 2011De Niro’s – Barbers 2013

23 Askews Stores 1932–1956Surrey Cleaners 1956–1993Kelvin Dry Cleaners 1993–2005Childrens Wear 2005–1007Devanshis Gifts 2007–2013Commitech Electronics 2013–2014Unoccupied 2014–Selsdon Windows 2018-

25 Ronald James Radio 1937–2005Bang & Oluffson 2005–2013Valley Homes 2013–

27 James Downing Confectioners & Tobacco 1929–1959Toby’s Carpets (moved to 38/40 Chipstead Valley Rd) 1977–1993Carlton Florists (moved from 190/192 Brighton Road 1983–1993) 1993–1998/9Card Shop 1998–2001 Ocean 27 Ladies Underwear 2001–2007Sun Sports Sunbeds 2013

29 H. Leming Fishmonger & Poultry 1929–1956Coulsdon Cash Market 1956–1982Andrews Estate Agents (moved to 137 Brighton Road) 1982–2005Unoccupied 2007–2011Mutt Hut Dog Parlour 2013

31 Raphael Maison – Hairdresser 1929–1982Marcel Ladies Hairdresser 1982–2007Unoccupied 2007–

33 Coulsdon & Chipstead Laundry 1930–1956E. M. Gosling Fancy Goods 1927–1991Unoccupied 1993The Wool Shop 1979–1993Unoccupied 1997Looks & Accessories 2001Face 2 Face Beauty Salon 2003–2007Unoccupied 2011CSL Carpet Fitters 2013

35 Vic Radio Stores (H. Shooter) 1929–1982Super Stars Ladies & Mens Hairdressers 1982Unoccupied 1993Dream Bridle Wear 2001–2007Alexander Hair dressers 2007–

37 W. H. Shrigley – Dentist 1934–1939Unoccupied 1939Dr. I. May 1956–1970E. C. P. Butler – Builder & Decorator 1982–1989Valley Homes 1989–2011www. Token Accessories.com 2013

39 Residential Until 1939E. C. P. Butler – Builder & Decorator 1956–1989Drapes Drapery 1993–1996Happy Swann Take Away 1997–

41 Residential Until 1981Glendower 1982Unoccupied 1984Boblu – Ladies Wear 1987–2011Dad’s Cafe 2011–

43 Residential Until 1959Unoccupied 1982Garwoods Charity Shop 1984Coulsdon Tea Rooms 1987–2003DDS Café 2003–Entrance to get behind shops McMillan Williams - Solicitors 2016

45 Mrs. Hawkins General Shop 1921–1929Cottrell Family Stores 1930J. P. Lloyd Valley Stores 1932–1939C. S. White Grocer 1956–1959Bramley Estate Agents 1982–2001City Link Discount 2003

Unoccupied 2005One Woman Underwear 2007Unoccupied 2013Purnell & Powell 2014–Opal Interiors 2018

47 Unoccupied 1930–1937Melvyn Coal Co. Ltd 1937–1959Vaiselle – China & Glass 1982–20055 Nails Beauty Salon 2005–

49 E. H. Hawkins – Builders 1921–1929W. Clark – Butcher 1930–1934A. Carder – Butcher 1934–1982Franks – Butcher 1984–1992Unoccupied 1993–1997Periwinkle Crafts 1997–2003Fusion Hairdressing 2003–

51 Harry Thomason – Bootmaker 1921–1956Upton Shoes 1956Grosvenor Leather Goods 1982–1987Pro Strings Sports Goods 1987–1997Unoccupied 1998–2000Downs Classic Models & Toys 2001–2004Born to Dance 2005–2007Unoccupied 2009Token Ladies Accessories 2011Unoccupied 2011–2013Mishko & Shampoo – Pet Groomers June 2013–

53 Richard Woolven – Confectioners 1921–1939Tudor Bakery 1956–1959Grosvenor Leather Goods 1982–1984A. Gent – Guns 1987–2001Sporting Guns 2003–

55 Mrs. Trish – Wine & Spirits 1921–1930Arthur M.S. Kitchen Corner Stores 1930A. Eagle – Fruit & Florist 1932–1939D. Ebbutt – Funerals 1956–1959W. A. Truelove 1970–Lion Green Road

57 Coulsdon Post Office 1937–

Chipstead Valley Road – Rickman Hill (odd numbers)

I first looked at this parade in 2013, having found out very little from Croydon Library records,which is why that appears the first date on many occasions. Text in Local History Records, vol. 88.

187 E. W. Tecler – Grocer 1930–1937Buzz Cafe 2013–Vincent Road

189–199 These were residential before the BP Garage 2013–201–207 These were residential but being developed by Buxton Homes

2013209 W. E. Foster – Chemist 1937–1970+

Valley Pharmacy 2013–211213211/213 William Hill – Betting shop 2013–215 R. Stone – Cooked Meats 1937

Mr. Chips 2013–217 A. Holmes – Domestic Stores 1937–1959

Unoccupied 2013–219 E. West Ladies Hairdresser 1937

Arthurs – Ladies Hairdresser 1956–1975+Mirage – Hair design 2013

221 Miller & Co. – Greengrocer 1937–1939+Gardner Bros – Fruiterers 1956–1975+G’s Dry Cleaners 2013–

223 Muteham – Bakers 1937–1937+Bowman & Son, Bakers & Confectioners 1956–1968W. Coughlans Bakery 1968–

225 Curtis Bros – Dairyman 1937–1956Downland Heating Services 2013–

227 M. S. Kitchen 1932–1937+Goodhews Off Licence 1956–1959Calabresa – Italian Restaurant 2013–Rickman Hill

229 A. W. Preston – Hair 1930T. H. Smart – Wireless & Cycle 1932–1937The Cupatea Cafe 1956Mogs Cafe 1959

229/a/b Londis 2013–229a Bowgens Newsagents & Tobacconist 1930

E. H. Confectioner 1932–1956229b A. E. Turton – Grocer 1932–1959231 S. E. Price – Butcher 1930–1932

A. F. Norton – Butcher 1934A. E. Cook – Butcher 1937–1956

A. Unoccupied 2013B. Chipstead – Beds& Furniture 2016

233 C. Fulbrook – Fruiterer 1930

D. W. S. Saunders – Fruiterer 1932–1937E. Dependable Shoecraft Ltd 1956–1974+F. Plans 2013–

Chipstead Valley Road – Rickman Hill (even numbers)

180 Mr. Taylor – Blacksmith 1904–1915Charles Wakeling – Blacksmith 1915–1975+Chipstead Valley Garage 2013–

194 J. Goodsell – General Shop 1934–1959Residential 2013–

318 Miller & Co., Garden Shop 1937–1956(Behind) – Wholesale Hairdressing Suppliers 2013–

318/320 Smugglers Inn Restaurant 1990s –322 Valley Fish Restaurant 1937–1956

Jeffreys Fish 1959Laundrette 1970sRolling on Cycles 2013–2016Unoccupied 2016

324 H. V. Siburn – House Furnishers 1937G. B. James – Fancy Goods 1956Rolling on Cycles 2013–

326 M. A Hook – Ladies Hairdresser 1937Margaret J. A. Mollison – Hairdresser 1956–1970sJims Barbers 2013–

328 John’s Tobacco 1937–1956+Chinese Takeaway 2013–

330 S. C. Kirby Ltd – Builders & Decorators 1937–1956+General Store – Ironmongers 1970’sTechncool Air Conditioning 2013–2015Encore – Tyres 2015–

332 Dolby & Allen – Builders & Decorators 1937–1956+For Sale 2013Kingfisher Day Nursery 2015–

Lacey Green Shops

Following the development of Tudor Parade. There were two more parades of shops at Lacey Green, one near the Old Forge and another in Taunton Lane. Text in Local History Records, vol. 90.

215 Tudor Service Station (various oil companies) 1934 –Waddington AvenueRichard Green – Blacksmith –1930sCoulsdon Furniture –

217 Unoccupied 1937L. E. Fordham – Chemist 1939–1974Clarkshire – Chemist 1974–

219 J. Palle – Hairdresser 1939–1972Booths HardwareBetfred – Betting Shop 2013

221 W. Tanner – Tobacconist & Confectioner 1937–1956P. Hook – Tobacconist Confectioner & Newsagents Post Office (The Post Office closed about 1998)

1956–

223 W. T. Elsie – Cafe 1937SS Co–op Grocers 1956–1960s5 Star Dry Cleaners 2000–

225 Unoccupied 1937W. Harris – Off Licence 1956–1973Lacey Green Off Licence, later Threshers 1974–2012Cafe 2013–

227 Unoccupied 1937SS Co–op Butchers 1956–1973Hair & Nails 2009–

229 Unoccupied 1937Tudor Bakery 1956–1963Dependable Shoe Repair 1963Kitchen Design Affair Storage 2013

231 Unoccupied 1937Peverills Fruit & Greengrocers 1956–1998Coulsdon Glass 1999–2008S. & S. Hardware 2009–

Taunton Lane Shops

13 W. & E. Turner – Newsagents 1934–1956G. Willis – Newsagents 1956–1965Newby’s 1965–1990sRight Choice Newsagents & Wine Merchants 1990s–

15 P. J. Wheeler – Draper 1934–1956The Wool Shop 1956Taunton Lane Dental Practice 2013

17 Bryants Dairy 1934TFL Ltd – Fruiterers 1956–1968F. R. Masters – Greengrocers 1968–1974S. H. Musaji & Co. Ltd 2013

19 Mrs. Brivant – Cafe & Baker 1934W. J. Pye – Hardware 1956–1959Man Lee – Chinese Food 2013–

21 Mrs. Brivant – Chemist & Sundries 1934–1950Matthews Butchers 1956CuticalsUnoccupied 2013

23 McKenzies – Ironmongers 1934Frasers Stores – Grocers 1956–1975Village Kebab & Pizza House 2013The Glade

25 Frasers Groceries 1934Taunton Fisheries 1956Glade Fisheries 2013

Stoats Nest Village, Coulsdon

Text in Local History Records, vol. 89. The shops were originally numbered 1–9 starting from thetop of the parade, but only 7 were shops, the remaining two converted into residential houses. Whenthe road was numbered they were reversed and started from the bottom. Research for these shopswas done in 2013 but information was sparse.

73 Wards Greengrocers 1937Unoccupied 1939–1945D. Potaschnick – Antique dealing/Furniture Restorers 1960s –

75 Mr. & Mrs. Hardstone – Off Licence 1937Nationwide chains of Off LicencesCroydon Fancy Dress & Party Goods Suppliers 2000–

77 Choules – Family Butcher 1937–1960s Caspian Dry Cleaners –2015 The Hair Salon 2016–

79 Honeybuns – Tea Room 1937–1939Ideal Hardware – various owners 1950s–2013Unoccupied 2013 –

81 F. W. Kingsland – Hairdresser 1937Jennifer owned by Miss Perrott for many years, then various owners

1956

Pearlescence – Nails and Beauty 201583 J. W. West Grocery Store & Post Office 1937 –

Mr. & Mrs. Harris Grocery Store & Post Office Various Indian Families, Grocery Store 2000 –

85 Trading as “Joys” Mr. Pickup – Newsagents 1937Mr. & Mrs. Barnes – Took over the Post Office Unoccupied for some time. Fish & Chips 2012–2013 Star Chippy 2014 –

Tudor Parade, Old Coulsdon

12 Grocery Store 1938W. H. Cullen – Grocers 1948–1990D. J. Hairdressers 2013–

11 Tudor Bakery – always been a bakery with various owners 1938–10 J. Nicholson – Chemist 1938–1972

Bernard Holmes – Chemist 1972–2000Holmes Chemist – no relation to above 2000–

9 Harrington & Groves – Estate Agents 1938–1959Slade & Church name changed to Slades – Estate Agents 1959–1978Hewitts – Greengrocers 1978–2012Rowlands & Sons, – Undertakers 2012–

8 Elizabeth – Hairdressers – various owners 1938–1982Loose Ends – Hairdressers 1982–1985Lefevre – Hairdressers 1985–1993Torio – Hairdressers 2003–

7 F. R. Skingle – Butchers 1938–1970sCurry Leaf – Take away & Restaurant 2013

6 Oddbins Closed 2013Coral Betting Shop 2014–

5 Thomas Stores – Ironmongers 1937–1939Jennings – Ironmongers 1939–1972John Brown – Estate AgentsDanny’s Fish & Chips 2013

4 Walkers – Newsagents 1937–1939S.R. Bedford – Newsagents 1939–1956Brants – Newsagents 1956–

3&4 Martins – Newsagents – who then took over the Post OfficeMcColls – Newsagents and Post Office

3 Post Office & V. I. Parkin – Haberdashery 19371&2 Old Coulsdon Cafe 1937

Old Coulsdon General Stores

Placehouse Lane (around the corner from Tudor Parade) 1 Gents Hairdresser (many years)

Platinum Barbers 20131a Wyalls Coffee Shop 20131b Green Grocers1b Brace & Bidwells Estate Agent

Taylors Property Care Kit – Bathrooms & Gas 2013–2015Dry Cleaners 2015–

1 St. John’s Cottages – H. Porter – General Store Post Office 1934–1937

Cherry Tree Cottage – General Store & Post Office 1914–1934Tudor Rose Public House – Various Owners 1933

105 Coulsdon Road on the corner of Court AvenueThe Tudor Estate Office Chatfield Clarke – Estate Agents 1956–1975Bairstow Eves – Estate Agents 1975–UnoccupiedJohn Brown – Estate Agents 2002–

127 Marlpit Lane: This garage has been there since Marlpit Lane was first developed, and has beenRobe & Hitchens since 1968. On their website they say: ‘We offer professional repair servicesusing the skills and talents of a highly experienced team of technicians, with an incredible 75 yearsof combined trade experience. We provide a complete range of services covering every aspect ofmodern vehicle care’.Mr.Ganfield: This blacksmith occupied the building to the rear of the garage for many years. I haveno information about him but I know he was there, followed by his son from the 1950s to the 1980s.