Ettington. Main street
The main street showing a parked bicycle near to Mr Allen's shop, Ettington. 1900s
Everett's Blacking
A jar of Everett's blacking from Southorn boot makers in Leamington Spa. A brown ceramic jar with a black plastic stopper. It has a white label printed with a description and directions for use. Southorn ...
Exhibition Invitation
A blue card invitation to Percy F Wale Ltd's Spring exhibition held on 6 - 16 May 1987 at 32-34 Regent Street, Leamington Spa. The card is folded into three sections and states that high quality upholstery ...
Fenny Compton. Village street and the butcher's shop
Part of village, Mill Lane, showing housing and butcher's shop, Fenny Compton. 1930s
Fish Knife
White metal (possibly silver plate) fish knife from Bobby's Restaurant. The knife is moulded from one piece of metal. The blade tapers out and then in again near the tip to form a point. The handle is ...
Fishmonger's sign
This hanging fishmonger's sign in the form of a leaping fish, painted in pink, grey and green, is carved from pine. A carved wooden fish was a traditional sign which could be bought 'off the peg'. This ...
Fleet Street
Street view showing Baker's Coffee Tavern on corner.
Fork
Silver plate fork from Bobby's Restaurant. The fork is moulded from one piece of metal. The fork has four long prongs. The handle is very narrow, becoming wider to form an elongated teardrop shape. Mapping ...
Fork
White metal spoon from the Parade Tea Rooms, Leamington Spa. The fork is moulded from one piece of metal. There are four prongs of differing sizes. The third prong from the left is longest and the prongs ...
French Chalk
A wooden container of French Chalk from Southorn boot makers in Leamington Spa. The container has a twist-off outer lid and an inner 'shaker' lid. It is made from polished wood. Southorn was establised ...
Glossary of Leather Terms
Glossary of Leather Terms from Southorn boot makers in Leamington Spa. The book was produced by the British Standards Institution in 1956. It has a grey coloured cover and inside is an alphabetical list ...
Great Alne. Post Office
The post office and general stores (formerly the railway station), Great Alne. 1960s
Grocer's / tea merchant's sign
This giant teapot, inscribed in English and Chinese, is made of painted and gilded papier mache. It was moulded in one piece, and has a non-removable lid. The teapot would have been the sign for either ...
Gunsmith's sign
This gunsmith's sign, shaped as a double-barrelled rifle, is made of tole peintre [wood and metal] and has traces of its original coloured paint (polychrome). It is French. Height 525mm, Length 2910mm, ...
Halfords Cycle Stores and Motor Stores
A black and white photograph of Halfords Cycle Stores and Motor Stores on Regent Street. Two women are walking along the street and a lady is dressing one of the shop windows.
Hammer
A clump hammer from Southorn boot makers in Leamington Spa. It has a metal head and wooden handle. The end of the handle has broken off. It was used to knock down soles. Southorn was establised in 1825 ...
Handkerchief
A handkerchief worn in the breast pocket of a suit jacket made by Mr Dodd when he worked at Hall & Son tailors in Leamington Spa. The handkerchief is made from white cotton and has a blue edges and a ...
Harbury. Co-operative shop and delivery wagon
Harbury Co-operative shop and horse and cart delivery wagon. 1890s