Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Old Shop Sign - 24 Wightman Road
Many thanks to shop owner Esat Karahasan who's currently renovating the shop premises at 24 Wightman Road. Esat uncovered these signs in the process and kindly took these shots to share with us all. (He's also taken the trouble to preserve the signs in situ for future generations).
The top image shows the sign at the front of the shop. Alongside the shop name are the words "Groceries" and "Provisions". The second image is the side of the premises and the words alongside the shop name are "Coffee" and "Merchant".
Thanks Esat
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Comment by Angela on December 30, 2013 at 17:15
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I've done a quick search on this and the earliest mention I can find is of George Arthur Grimes, Cheesemonger in Kelly's Directory of 1894.
By 1898, he has become a grocer and provisions merchant, and during the 1920s, a spirits and wine dealer. The last mention is in the 1926 directory and the phone book.
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Comment by Esat Karahasan on December 30, 2013 at 19:38
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Thanks for the mention Hugh and also the history Angela.
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Comment by Hugh on December 30, 2013 at 20:06
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So, Esat, what about a cheese counter then?
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Sorry Hugh, didn't find one in there and don't plan on installing one. Will be using the unit as on office for my home inspections business.
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Dagnabbit!
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Michael and his Kelly's Directory for 1935 might start you off on the right direction. Somewhere like the British Library or even a local one might have directories for other years. You could contact Bruce Castle and ask if they can make any suggestions.
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