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About the High Street History Project
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The Project
The
above project has been undertaken by the Bedford High Street History Project
Group, having been inspired by the
BBC programme Turn Back Time: The High Street.
The programme invited members of the public to investigate and record the
history of shopping in their area. An enthusiastic group of researchers
volunteered to form the project group, and the Bedford High Street History
Project Group was formed in 2010.
Each member of the research group chose one or two shops on Bedford's High Street, some of which are still familiar names today. The researchers then investigated the history of their shops, submitted their research, resulting in a wealth of information on the chosen shops.
Shops and Researchers
The following is a list of the shops that have been researched, the type of shop it was (or is), followed by the name of the researcher.
- Adkin and Sons, Gunsmiths - Barry Stephenson
- Belfast Linen Warehouse, Drapers - Cathy Moorhouse
- Blotts, Drapers - Elizabeth Mortimer
- John Bull, Jewellers & Silversmiths - Stuart Antrobus
- Careless, Bespoke Tailors - Elizabeth Mortimer
- Arthur Day, Ladies' Outfitters - Hilary McDonald
- Dudeney & Johnston & Dujon Restaurant, Grocers, Provision Merchants, Bakers, Confectioners, Wine, Spirit and Beer Merchants - Terry Darlow
- Goldings, Ironmongers - Elizabeth Mortimer
- Harrison and Simmonds, Tobacconist & Fancy Goods - Stuart Antrobus
- Hockliffes, Booksellers - Sally Heard
- The International Stores, Grocers - Elizabeth Mortimer
- Laxtons, Seedsmen, Nurserymen & Florists - David Fowler
- Laxton Bros, Bedford Ltd., Seedsmen, Nurserymen & Florists Catalogues - Jennifer Salter
- Palgraves, Druggists and Chemists - David Fowler
- C.F. Timeaus, Printer, Stationer, Bookseller and Newsagent - Terry Darlow
Page last updated: 28th January 2014