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    Bakery shops

    Hi all I can confirm Harper Harris were above Gregory Panks on the top floor.
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    Bakery shops

    No it could have been chip shop next door
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    Bakery shops

    We were 86/87
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    Bakery shops

    Now that is very interesting to me. I would love to see a picture if anyone has one. Thanks for the info.
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    Bakery shops

    Can anyone think of a chain of bakery shops back in the 70s other then braggs,Gregg's,and firkins please
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    Pubs Of The Past

    The Roebuck what a stunning building
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    Gregory Pank Hardware Shop Digbeth

    Hi friend I'm there on Friday from 9.30am for a couple of hours if you want take a look .
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    Gregory Pank Hardware Shop Digbeth

    Gp plastics had the rear of the shop and their name came from Gregory Pank hence GP. I believe they started there at the beginning of Tony Wisemans time there late 60's early 70's.
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    Gregory Pank Hardware Shop Digbeth

    No mate don't want it back we just need to rule out those people been linked to the wisemans
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    Gregory Pank Hardware Shop Digbeth

    If anyone should fancy a look tomorrow at 1.30 PM for an hour or so then message me on 07981 998357. I'm taking some people on a tour of the shop and its history tomorrow and I welcome anyone that's interested.
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    Gregory Pank Hardware Shop Digbeth

    Step shaft in cellar
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    Gregory Pank Hardware Shop Digbeth

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    Gregory Pank Hardware Shop Digbeth

    They are truly and theyve been sat in a dirty environment in the same place for so long. I used a tooth brush and a vacuum to clean them then a slash of WD40.
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    Gregory Pank Hardware Shop Digbeth

    Scales from Panks that weighed the nails , nuts and bolts for at least 40yrs.
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    Gregory Pank Hardware Shop Digbeth

    Thanks Lyn.
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    Gregory Pank Hardware Shop Digbeth

    Hi lyn I will work on the pics. The photo is a mystery of the couple. If we can get a date on when it was taken or clothing ,development etc then I should be able to work out who had the shop in that era and time frame via help from all involved. The shop has more history than people realise...
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    Gregory Pank Hardware Shop Digbeth

    Hi this is Andy , Derricks son. The photograph of the couple is now something we would like to work out as Steve Wiseman the landlord would like to know if any old photos were found. I will show him the picture from this . Also I've tried to attach a couple of pictures but it says that the file...
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