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Remember Maurice Gerald at 6 Bigg Market, Newcastle?

Graham Soult February 07, 2010 Retail History No Comments

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1950s scene showing Maurice Gerald in Newcastle's Bigg Market

1950s scene showing Maurice Gerald in Newcastle's Bigg Market

Given my interest in both retail history and local history more generally, it’s always a pleasure when people drop me a line to share their memories – especially when it concerns something that up until then I know very little about.  

I was intrigued therefore to receive an email from Norman Gerald – prompted by my … Continue Reading

A little bit of Newcastle retail history uncovered

Graham Soult August 28, 2009 Independent Stores, Property, Retail History 3 Comments

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Fascia of former George Rye store, Newcastle

Fascia of former George Rye store, Newcastle

Walking through Newcastle’s Bigg Market last Sunday, I was interested to see that part of the William Hill bookmaker’s fascia appeared to have dropped off, exposing some much earlier signage underneath (above).

I was also curious to note how the height of the fascia had evidently been increased from what it was previously, with the top portion of the adjacent doorway concealed as a result.

The uncovered ‘Geor’ … Continue Reading