Topic ID 4781
I know a lot has been said about the current state of Maidenhead Street but got into discussion with Mum and Dad today about what shops where were and thought it would be interesting to see what we remember. he came up with things from long before I was born John Cooper Aga double fronted about where the former McDonalds is now such an eyesore. Drury's on the opposite side to where the former Drury's now Coles now is Blue Boot Stores then there are the ones I remember FineFare International Boots Edinburgh Wool Shop (where the betting shop is) later Wimpey Peter's greengrocers Co-Operative Stores later Elaines Shoe shop Hilton's I think Burtons Tailors where Stead and Simpson now are. Now take it on from there!!
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Bartons
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Dewhurst the butchers - now Slades Co-op on the corner now Kings Cowboy Estate Agents Clarks shoe shop with the lollypop tree - now the Co-op Pharmacy Boots Opticians used to be the Bakers Over then Pizza Town Prudence Seal the Lingere shop is now the pasty shop Colin Sykes was in the shop that's now Artico Boots was in Hinds the Jewellers Seasons boutique - now Heart of Gold Ah those were the days
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OMG! I'd forgotten all about the lollypop tree [:p]
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That must have been after I was a child, I remember the Clarks shop on The Wash that had a sort of foot x ray machine but no lollipop tree!
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On the site of where the Boots Opticians is now built was Stallybrass (?spelling) the butchers.
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Nooo we used to have a Clarks? I'm always saying I wish there was one in Hertford!
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I remember Fine Fare and International as we all wanted to do our Saturday jobs there! Ended up in Boots in Bircherley Green and glad I did! And of course Gravesons where Monsoon/Accessorize now are (I miss that shop for all my tights for the stage!!!) Lollipop tree in Clarks.. Yes I remember that one too.. happy days
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Easiphit
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bless you ;-)
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quote:Lollipop tree was in the 1970's. The shop with the measuring machine was Percy Colemans on The Wash - now Colourmax.
Originally posted by Marilyn
That must have been after I was a child, I remember the Clarks shop on The Wash that had a sort of foot x ray machine but no lollipop tree!
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And how can we forget the Wimpey Bar? Quite easily I guess. And I have a vague memory of a shop selling wool around that end of Maidenhead Street as well (early 1960's) - no doubt it sold other similar related things as well but all I can remember is my mum buying wool from there.
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quote:I think that was Edinburgh Wool Shop as opposed to Edinburgh Wollen Mill we have now.
Originally posted by Rabbit Rabbit
And how can we forget the Wimpey Bar? Quite easily I guess. And I have a vague memory of a shop selling wool around that end of Maidenhead Street as well (early 1960's) - no doubt it sold other similar related things as well but all I can remember is my mum buying wool from there.
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quote:Yep Percy Coleman on the Wash that was the man...... Mens at the front, childrens on the upper level??
Originally posted by Kitty Katquote:Lollipop tree was in the 1970's. The shop with the measuring machine was Percy Colemans on The Wash - now Colourmax.
Originally posted by Marilyn
That must have been after I was a child, I remember the Clarks shop on The Wash that had a sort of foot x ray machine but no lollipop tree!
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how about hepworths gents tailers,,now coles outfitters,, along with burtons tailers,, late 50s,,used to buy made to measure suits from ether one,, went in on a saterday afternoon,,after work,,got measured up,usually draped jacket, length always to furthest point of finger,,with cuffs,, velvet collar,,12 inch drainpipe trousers, etc, chose materials out of hundreds of samples,, laid down a £1 deposit,,went back two weeks later for first fitting,another £1, again in two weeks,another fitting,ANOTHER £1 on the sixth week,,,call in for final fitting, and if ok,,collect,,along with final payment,, total all in £6 to £8 depending on material choice,, then come the night time,,at 16,,17 years old,parading round the town showing your very own creation to the world,, i also remember the international stores,,with sawdust on the floors,,fore runner to the likes of tesco etc, now the co-op chemists,,used to wait outside there,,for an aunt that worked there during the last war,only about 4 or 5 years old then,,but perfectly safe to do so,,,
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quote:Yes I remember going into both as a child in the 70's and I think they both gave out sweets, although it was only Clarks with the lollipop tree. Didn't the Bakers Oven shut down after being fined for the appalling state of its ovens? And what between the McDonalds building and Coles before Evron Place?
Originally posted by Marilynquote:Yep Percy Coleman on the Wash that was the man...... Mens at the front, childrens on the upper level??
Originally posted by Kitty Katquote:Lollipop tree was in the 1970's. The shop with the measuring machine was Percy Colemans on The Wash - now Colourmax.
Originally posted by Marilyn
That must have been after I was a child, I remember the Clarks shop on The Wash that had a sort of foot x ray machine but no lollipop tree!
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That is a good question, I think it was just the back of the shops in Honey Lane. Remember the Cafe upstairs in Fine Fare, it was a real treat to be taken up there!
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Country Casuals the ladies fashion shop, where Ladbrooks is now.
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What was the name of the pick-n-mix sweet shop opposite the entrance to Honey Lane?
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I miss the Wimpy on the corner there...had cravings for the burgers during my first pregnancy many moons ago. Took about 3 years to get the weight off again!
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I was trying to remember what was there after Fine Fare but prior to Mcdonalds[?]
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Gateway - I think.
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quote:Yes, they bought Fine Fare in 1985. And I think it was the Scottish Wool Shop on the corner with The Wash, not the Edinburgh Wool Shop.
Originally posted by James007
Gateway - I think.
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quote:You are probably right....I know it had a scottish connection[:D] Found in one of my books last night some really old pictures of Maidenhead Street and some more recent ones (1980's) in one of the Paul Martin is next door to Abbey National I had forgotten they moved! Also some pictures of The Corner House before it was Co-Operative when it was Pratt's, before and after they rebuilt it!
Originally posted by Stevequote:Yes, they bought Fine Fare in 1985. And I think it was the Scottish Wool Shop on the corner with The Wash, not the Edinburgh Wool Shop.
Originally posted by James007
Gateway - I think.
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Talking to Peter Ruffles the other day and someone asked whare the Maiden(s)Head pub was......it was where Woolworths was so Maidenhead Yard was called because it was just that the yard behind the Maidens(s)Head pub. I belive the was a Dolphin pub as well at some point hence Dolphin Yard.
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quote:The left-hand building only, not the larger unit on the right that makes up the bulk of the shop.
Originally posted by Marilyn
Talking to Peter Ruffles the other day and someone asked whare the Maiden(s)Head pub was......it was where Woolworths was so Maidenhead Yard was called because it was just that the yard behind the Maidens(s)Head pub. I belive the was a Dolphin pub as well at some point hence Dolphin Yard.
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quote:Sorry yes I should have pointed that out................[8)] Are there any surviving photos / illustrations of it not sure when it was demolished?
Originally posted by Stevequote:The left-hand building only, not the larger unit on the right that makes up the bulk of the shop.
Originally posted by Marilyn
Talking to Peter Ruffles the other day and someone asked whare the Maiden(s)Head pub was......it was where Woolworths was so Maidenhead Yard was called because it was just that the yard behind the Maidens(s)Head pub. I belive the was a Dolphin pub as well at some point hence Dolphin Yard.
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quote:For a short while, Hertford Wimpy was taken by a franchisee who didn't really understand the essence of successful catering. Luckily it only took a few days to twig that "Closed for Lunch" was not good for business or the norm for Wimpy.[:o)] Wimpy were also unique in offering a lime milk shake. It was unexpectedly fab. Tried to reproduce it at home. Got lime flavoured cottage cheese.[xx(]
Originally posted by Millie
I miss the Wimpy on the corner there...had cravings for the burgers during my first pregnancy many moons ago. Took about 3 years to get the weight off again!
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quote:I remember looking out of the Fine Fare Coffee Bar window one Saturday afternoon and seeing that beautiful girl, who I fancied like mad, walking down Maidenhead Street, left to right. ...and yes, it was the Scotch Wool Shop - in the days when people did knitting.
Originally posted by Marilyn
I know a lot has been said about the current state of Maidenhead Street ... thought it would be interesting to see what we remember.
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quote:Dewhurst was what is now Ashleys not Slades, the area that was the cold store is still at the back of the shop and behind the current shop fittings are some of the butchers fittings. Not sure what Slades was!
Originally posted by Kitty Kat
Dewhurst the butchers - now Slades Co-op on the corner now Kings Cowboy Estate Agents Clarks shoe shop with the lollypop tree - now the Co-op Pharmacy Boots Opticians used to be the Bakers Over then Pizza Town Prudence Seal the Lingere shop is now the pasty shop Colin Sykes was in the shop that's now Artico Boots was in Hinds the Jewellers Seasons boutique - now Heart of Gold Ah those were the days
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More 60's than perhaps 70's but does anyone remember the name of the toy shop that was more or less opposite where Woolworths is today? I seem to remember it specialising in Airfix kits etc
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Are you sure it was Maidenhead Street? There was Woodcraft(?) about where Farrow and Farrow is now, may even be that shop.
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Not sure, memory not so good as regards 40+ years ago! I thought that the shop was near where Modish is currently situated, although possibly either side so that it may have been where the British Heart Foundation shop is.
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quote:Yes I'm sure Doog is referring to Woodcrafts, in Railway street (almost) opposite the wet fish shop and The Wiltshire cafe.
Originally posted by Marilyn
Are you sure it was Maidenhead Street? There was Woodcraft(?) about where Farrow and Farrow is now, may even be that shop.
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Remember Bon Marche - in Fore Street, on the corner into Salisbury Square. They had those wires overhead where they put cash in and shot it off to the cashier in a raised desk in the corner.