It was sad when the Wellington branch of Holland and Barrett closed down.
However, after they took the signage down, this former sign appeared for the first time in many years:-
How many of you remember the premises of F R Burton? They were a renowned pharmacy business in Wellington and also had expertise in photographic supplies and in developing films, I seem to recall.
In fact to the left hand side of the current shopfront there is still, but hidden from view, a painted sign on glass advertising their photographic department.
This is how the shop looked back in the 1960s:-
Also, further up New Street, on the right hand side outside of Bates and Hunt there was a machine that would dispense various rolls of films (made by the Ilford company) for photographers to purchase if the premises were closed.
Did you use that machine? If you did, please leave a comment.
Also in Wellington was the premises of Boots the Chemists, which were at that time in Crown Street, looking up New Street:-
Boots also had an agricultural section which was accessible from Duke Street, formerly Dun Cow Lane:-
I intend to publish more interesting images of not only Wellington but of other neighbouring areas, so please do keep an eye out for them.
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