SPOTLIGHT
Number 4 - Alfred Boot, Newsagent
There are two joys to this beautiful photograph - the striking
people themselves, and the variety of posters adorning their shop.
The premises were on Albert Road, and although it was a terrace home
like so many others, they had turned it into a commercial business.
The signs are gems in their own right (just magnify them to see for
yourself) - the Mexborough and Swinton Times bill speaks of Offences
at Denaby, a fire alert and collision, and Mexborough Empire Palace
was showing The Devil's Eye and Copper Beeches. The window is also
crammed with goods, from baby rattles to elegant photocards.
All-in-all a terrific glimpse of local life.
Remember, to magnify
portions of the photo, hold down your left mouse button and move the
magnified portion. If you cannot see the photo, you need a current
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Unfortunately Google Streets didn't go
the whole length of Albert Road, hence the poor photo below,
showing the property now.
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