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shops near Arkwright street in nottingham

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theresa

theresa Report 27 Feb 2021 17:00

Thank you

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 27 Feb 2021 14:10

https://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards/board/ancestors/thread/1391220

theresa

theresa Report 27 Feb 2021 08:13

I've been trying to help a friend find more about her family thank you all for your help. I'm now going to pass it on to her to continue. Many thanks Theresa

greyghost

greyghost Report 26 Feb 2021 22:49

Google "Nottingham trade directories".

Below is one of the results -

Histocial Directores List May 2013 - Nottingham City Council
documents.nottinghamcity.gov.uk › download
PDF
Below is a list of the historical directories held by Nottingham Local Studies Library, in ... Pigot & Co's national commercial directory – Nottinghamshire section.

? May /may not be able to contact the local studies library at present and as and when you can they may be a charge for a search. Might be worth a try

nameslessone

nameslessone Report 26 Feb 2021 18:59

Have you tried Googling. There seem to be plenty of photos of this area on line.

theresa

theresa Report 26 Feb 2021 18:51

Oh Im so sorry i know that the shop was there late 50s early 60s. Many thanks theresa

nameslessone

nameslessone Report 26 Feb 2021 18:46

Theresa also has a thread on the Bowles family on Find Ancestors.

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 26 Feb 2021 18:34

What sort of date...?

theresa

theresa Report 26 Feb 2021 18:11

Im looking for information about a shop that sold toys sweets model aeroplane an was also a tobacconist the shopkeeper may have been called Robert Bowles. Many thanks Theresa