Accrington Arndale

[Bee]

Originally Posted by Rastus

Burtons, Stead and Simpsons, Mothercare, John Menzies, Ethel Austin, Superdrug, Iceland, Norweb, Wilsons, Dixons, Currys, ourprice, Oddies (the was a butchers as well), Colourvision, Bon Marche, Timsons there was a posh hi fi shop, JT Taylors, Pocket Phone shop, Claires Accessories And some others I can't remember Max Speilman I think

Do you remember what the butchers was called Rastus?.

[garinda]

Originally Posted by Bee

Do you remember what the butchers was called Rastus?.

L. Iver's.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by garinda

L. Iver's.

Na you are wrong there G it was S.I.R. Loin I'm told they did a great steak

[Alan Varrechia]

I thought it was M. Ince and sons.....

[lancsdave]

Not sure if the ethel Austin shop is opening up again as Branded Clearance or is that what the name was already ?

Gibsons sports on Braodway is closing down

[heth]

Surprised Gibsons hasnt closed down before now, it dear in my opinion.
Still not good though another empty shop.

[cashman]

Textiles Direct across from Iceland has a closing down sale on..........sorry bee fer stealing yer thunder.

[Margaret Pilkington]

No Cashy, it is a 'Clearing Out' sale.......I don't think they are closing(but I am happy to be corrected if anyone knows different), because the one in Bury had the same sign up at their window too.
There is a crafts shop opening soon......next door to where the junk jewellery shop was......let's see how long it lasts, eh?

[cashman]

ah trust me to cock it up. still suppose the boss will be happy, after what i told her.

[Margaret Pilkington]

It is always a good move to make the boss happy......more men should learn this ........preferably as boys

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

It is always a good move to make the boss happy......more men should learn this ........preferably as boys

Hey Margaret just think how us boys think about ya, it was one of us boys that designed the kitchen sick unit with recessed plinth so you can get closer to the sink when washing up

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by heth

Surprised Gibsons hasn't closed down before now, it dear in my opinion.
Still not good though another empty shop.

Gibsons hasn't been the same since it was sold by the original owners, when they first open their shop was the first shop after the bridge on Blackburn Road, used to mate out with the owners son Mick Gibson, who took over running the shop from his dad, in the 70's

[MargaretR]

Arthur Gibson and family lived (next door to me) at 15 Hornby St during my childhood.
It was the home of Arthur's aunt, so it was at a time when the family was experiencing more humble beginnings.

I recall Arthur's active participation in golf - which was regarded as a rich man's pursuit at the time. I feel reasonably confident that those golfing connections are what led to the sports shop business.

His son Michael did 'play out' with us other kids on the street.
I recall him as a tallish, pale, very blond, sensitive lad. I have not met him since those childhood days.

[Margaret Pilkington]

Originally Posted by jaysay

Hey Margaret just think how us boys think about ya, it was one of us boys that designed the kitchen sick unit with recessed plinth so you can get closer to the sink when washing up

Oh that really wasn't necessary for you to go to all that trouble John........I have a dishwasher. OK, it is a bit of an antique.......1943 model to be precise......hard to get spares for it now....a bit obsolete. It is called Dave

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

Arthur Gibson and family lived (next door to me) at 15 Hornby St during my childhood.
It was the home of Arthur's aunt, so it was at a time when the family was experiencing more humble beginnings.

I recall Arthur's active participation in golf - which was regarded as a rich man's pursuit at the time. I feel reasonably confident that those golfing connections are what led to the sports shop business.

His son Michael did 'play out' with us other kids on the street.
I recall him as a tallish, pale, very blond, sensitive lad. I have not met him since those childhood days.

Thanks for reminding me of Micks father, couldn't remember Arthur to save my life, and your right about the Golf Margaret, he was a very prominent member at Accrington Golf Club in the sixties, and Michael(was quite tall and blonde Margaret) became a very good golfer too, when I knew them they lived on Mayfield I think, but I haven't seen mick for years now