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Gidlow Lane 1980s

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Gidlow Lane 1980s
Gidlow Lane 1980s
Photo: Mark Conroy
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Item #: 6755
Looking across the road from my old home 161 to the shops.

Comment by: sawcospoff on 18th August 2008 at 12:28

That's Birch street and the shop on the righr used to be Gaynors Grocer/Greengrocers when I was a little lad living down there, & the shop next door was Sherrington Ironmongers, but no relation to the Big Sherrington company. Just an old lady, & you could get all your needs off her clog irons, gate latch, hinges nails, screws etc.

Comment by: JANE MAXWELL on 12th January 2009 at 19:53

When this photo was taken my family owned the grocery shop next to Micron video and did for about 8 years before moving to Scotland. My parents were Bill and Ann Ashurst.

Comment by: Pauline on 18th May 2009 at 21:34

The hardware shop next to Gaynors grocery was owned by Mrs Gore. She had a son named Tony who was in my class at the Sacred Heart.

Comment by: Gary Charnock on 25th May 2010 at 10:25

This shot reminds me of leaving your house after some late night/early morning card and drinking sessions.

Comment by: KAREN BOND NEE JUCKES on 12th August 2010 at 21:44

I remember going to your shop Jane for my 10p pick and mix. I was Andrea's friend lived at 127.

Comment by: john rigby on 20th January 2012 at 20:05

and we lived at 116 happy days

Comment by: Tracey on 26th May 2012 at 04:08

Hi Jane Maxwell, I was a friend of Susan Ashurst's before your family moved to Gretna. I'd love to know how she is doing now.

Comment by: Jane Maxwell on 19th October 2012 at 19:06

Hi John Rigby, I remember you and your two brothers Ian and Steven.

Comment by: Alan on 26th February 2013 at 21:13

hiya jane, I remember you and your mum and dads shop, your dad sorted me out with my 1st air-rifle..lol

Comment by: Tommy Telly on 3rd June 2015 at 12:55

Yes i remember Micron well with Dave and John oh and the old philips 2000 system !!! two reet con men ripped me off big time, i think the carpet shop was owed by Jean the Scottish alcoholic ?

Comment by: Ian Frost on 9th November 2018 at 13:11

I remember working for John Oates at Micro Video , terrible boss treated his staff awful so glad i got out

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