Items of electrical interest: Ernie Roy’s
‘All old items below are for interest only not for sale’ reads the sign in Ernie Roy’s shop window on Patrick Pool.
It’s only a small shop window, and old-fashioned and with many small … More …
Currently browsing the category: Shops, businesses
Army and Navy Stores, Fossgate
During a wander down Fossgate recently I had a look through the closed doors of the now empty Army and Navy Stores. Not quite empty. Near the door a handwritten sign advertises ‘umbrella / walking stick … More …
Where Whiting’s was
So, back into the present. Here’s Whiting’s of Bootham, pictured last week. Or rather, where Whiting’s was.
There’s a ‘ghost’ of the former shopfront in the visible difference in … More …
25 Bootham – again
Following on from the discussion on this shopfront and its history, here’s a photo I’ve been sent, thought to date from … More …
Shops past and present: city centre
The York branch of the high-street chain Past Times has to get first mention, the name now appearing sadly ironic. At the height of its popularity – mid 1990s? – many gifts were bought here, and before Christmas it was usually uncomfortably busy.
More …Shops past and present: clothing
While pondering whether ‘Monks Cross 2′ is going to kill our city centre, I’ve been taking more notice of our ‘retail offer’, and specifically our clothes shops, some of which are pictured here.
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Shops past and present: Whiting’s
Whiting’s on Bootham closed in March 2010. These photos were taken not long afterwards. Like so many others, this shop is to be converted to residential use. Or rather, converted back, as it was originally a house. I doubt anyone remembers that, as it is known to have been a shop since the 1950s and probably earlier.
More …Capaldi’s ices – Carlo’s van, 1950s
To accompany the fab photo of the Capaldi’s ices van parked in front of the factory, here’s another lovely image. It can be enlarged.
This … More …