Trittiford Road Shops

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This off-licence once stood alone but later formed part of a parade of retail units on Trittiord Road. The buildings are still standing and active in the 21st century, the off-licence being converted into Billesley Supermarket. Owned by owned by M&B, the offie was trading here during the Second World War when Mrs. Margaret Martin was the licensee.

 

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This newsagent's was next door to the above off-licence. In this 1958 image one can see how every retailer took great pride in their window display. I can see a Rupert annual on sale!

 

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Did anyone shop at Bovill's at Yardley Wood / Billesley? The shop is receiving a delivery here. Stafford is painted on the van door. A shop employee or manager can just be seen carrying some goods into the shop.

 

[jmadone]

These pictures brought a few memories back. My grandparents lived in Trittiford Road and when we visited or when I stayed over for the week-end I went into all of these shops at one time or another. I especially remember the outdoor as together with my uncle, just a few years older than I, were despatched with a large enamel jug to be filled with M&B Mild from the pumps inside for the adults to drink with Sunday dinner. Strangely we always managed to "spill" a bit but managed to catch the drops in our mouths

 

[www.midlandspubs.co.uk]

These pictures brought a few memories back. My grandparents lived in Trittiford Road and when we visited or when I stayed over for the week-end I went into all of these shops at one time or another. I especially remember the outdoor as together with my uncle, just a few years older than I, were despatched with a large enamel jug to be filled with M&B Mild from the pumps inside for the adults to drink with Sunday dinner. Strangely we always managed to "spill" a bit but managed to catch the drops in our mouths

Thanks for that. Good to know that my pics helped to bring back some memories.