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Monthly Archives: September 2017
The Story of “Easiephit”
“Easiephit” shoe shops closed decades ago, but traces of the house style can still be spotted. The inverted commas were an integral part of the name displayed on shops between the wars. The “Easiephit” brand of footwear was manufactured and … Continue reading
Posted in Shoe Shops
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A Spotter’s Guide to Traditional Chemists’ Shops
The Mortar and Pestle The mortar and pestle has been used by apothecaries, chemists and druggists for centuries to grind medicinal powders. It remains one of the chemist’s favourite symbols, depicted on shop signs to proclaim the nature of the … Continue reading
Posted in Chemists' Shops, Spotter's Guides
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