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Steve C
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I am researching the Scribbans Bakery and family. It was started sometime prior to 1871 in Lodge Road, Hockley by Thomas Scribbans. He died 1904 and I think his two sons, Thomas and John Henry took over.
They must have expanded the business and certainly Henry made enough dough (scuse the pun!) to move to Little Aston Hall. I believe they did mostly door to door sales from horse and wagon, and probably later a van, rather than have shops? My wifes Grandfather worked for them all his life.
Understand they later opened a much larger bakery in Windmill Lane, Smethwick and it was bought out in the 1970's. I have heard also of a fire at the Windmill Lane premises in about 1978.
Any memories or info appreciated
Steve
They must have expanded the business and certainly Henry made enough dough (scuse the pun!) to move to Little Aston Hall. I believe they did mostly door to door sales from horse and wagon, and probably later a van, rather than have shops? My wifes Grandfather worked for them all his life.
Understand they later opened a much larger bakery in Windmill Lane, Smethwick and it was bought out in the 1970's. I have heard also of a fire at the Windmill Lane premises in about 1978.
Any memories or info appreciated
Steve