Tuesday, 20 December 2011

Roy Hood - Disappeared shops

Todays photographs show Roy Hoods Greengrocers shop which used to stand on Stockport Road in Gee Cross. 

The photos were taken by Nick Clarke in 1982.

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I really miss the personal touch of shops like these.... People used to go to them to socialise as well as shop.Photobucket
Are you being served?
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Outside the shop.
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 Lovely fresh carrots !
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As the building looks today, courtesy of Google maps.

Many Thanks, Nick , keep them coming - all very much appreciated ! :)

2 comments:

  1. I had forgotten all about this shop until I saw the photos. I've used it very often .
    Thanks for posting - I've got a nice little bit of nostalgia going on here.

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  2. When did this shop close?

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