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    Foster Brothers Clothing Company Limited

    Closer pic
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    Foster Brothers Clothing Company Limited

    We have a similar fireplace in the back lounge as well..
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    Foster Brothers Clothing Company Limited

    I think you could be on the money Maurice..
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    Foster Brothers Clothing Company Limited

    Some great detective work going on here! The fire surround is original, but someone made the inner parts smaller to suit a little fire I guess. I’ve just knocked it out to its original size today - here’s the surround that I took off and found the ticket behind, in place. The house is a...
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    Foster Brothers Clothing Company Limited

    I’m not really sure how old is he, the house is 1920s, I’m guessing fireplaces in the 60s or 70s, but that’s just a guess. Here’s a picture of what was under the nice original wood surround
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    Foster Brothers Clothing Company Limited

    Just found this receipt down the back of an old fireplace we’re removing!
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