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278 great lister street in 1921

Sherbert83

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Would anyone know where I can find out what kind of shop/establishment was at this address in 1921?
I have come across a trade directory listing for who I believe is my great, great grandmother but it doesn’t tell me her occupation or what kind of place it is.
Additionally, I’d be interested in pictures of this street around this time period if anyone’s has any or could direct me to any.

Thanks in advance
 
A question first. The entry is for a Maud Clews. Do you know if she became Maud Davis (wife of William Davis)? If so then she is still lsted at 278 in the 1940 directory and is listed as a "hardware dealer". I can't tell when it became a hardware shop.
 
Would anyone know where I can find out what kind of shop/establishment was at this address in 1921?
I have come across a trade directory listing for who I believe is my great, great grandmother but it doesn’t tell me her occupation or what kind of place it is.
Additionally, I’d be interested in pictures of this street around this time period if anyone’s has any or could direct me to any.

Thanks in advance

Sherbert,

The shop on the right of this image is number 280 in 1954. If you want to see more images of Great Lister Street just type the name into the search box.

Nechells Great Lister Street No 279-280 2-4-1954 .jpg
 
Would anyone know where I can find out what kind of shop/establishment was at this address in 1921?
I have come across a trade directory listing for who I believe is my great, great grandmother but it doesn’t tell me her occupation or what kind of place it is.
Additionally, I’d be interested in pictures of this street around this time period if anyone’s has any or could direct me to any.

Thanks in advance
My great grandfather lived at this address. He is registered on the census as John Spears. He is a “fitter”.
 
1939 ,278 Great lister Street
William Davis b 1887 Lorry driver
Maud Davis b 1885 Domestic duties
William Davies b 1924 the son of William and Maud, Proof reader
and
Ethel Clews b 1909, the daughter of Williams Clews and his wife Maud nee Brabson Dress maker
Hilda Clews b 1915 " " " " " " "
 
Sorry! He was at 279 Great Lister St. Neighbors.
I’m looking this up from Australia for family history. Thank you for the photos. Most appreciated. How is love to walk the streets to see it myself.
 
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