Romford, South Street c.1965
Photo ref:
R52065
Photo ref:
R52065
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In the 1930s South Street was dubbed 'The Golden Mile' and retailers fortunate enough to acquire sites knew that they would prosper from the tidal wave of consumerism engulfing the town. South Street was more profitable per foot than London's Oxford Street. By the 1960s the needs of a new generation of consumers had to be met.
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Memories of Romford, South Street c1965
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I worked in Romford shopping hall in 1960 for Learners Curtains and Fabrics. l was only fourteen
and l worked there every Saturday and Wednesday and Friday after school. A good place to work, very busy in those days. Worked with many guys includin Fred Rich and Len Pugh.
I remember very well the giant tennis racket outside of Wards Sports. A little further down was a menswear shop Smart Westons, and what was the name of the coffee bar that was near to both of these shops? Romford was a clean, and enjoyable place to shop in those days. To see it now is very depressing.
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