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WH smith and Sons 34 unions street in 1917 - early 1920

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Davina Freelove

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HI

I wonder if anyone can help

My grandfather Albert Freelove born 1899 was a motor driver for WH Smith at 34 Union street before the war in 1917 and returned after the war as a driver . I assume he was distributing newspapers ? I am trying to find out what type van he drive if any pictures of WH smith Depot around this time or any other information around this period .

He then went on to work for Midland Red - I don't know when from but retired in 1965 . He lived in Dudley .
 
Davina Freelove said:
HI

I wonder if anyone can help

My grandfather Albert Freelove born 1899 was a motor driver for WH Smith at 34 Union street before the war in 1917 and returned after the war as a driver . I assume he was distributing newspapers ? I am trying to find out what type van he drive if any pictures of WH smith Depot around this time or any other information around this period .

He then went on to work for Midland Red - I don't know when from but retired in 1965 . He lived in Dudley .
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Hi Davina,

Two phots of WHS vans:

1745263187159.jpeg 1910 in the Midlands.
1745263226458.jpeg
1934 at unknown WHS distribution centre.

Hope these are of interest.
 
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