The Old Library - Rowley Street

[PeterD]

Can anyone enlighten me on The Old Library on Rowley Street. Was it actually an old library? Can anyone recall when it ceased being an old library. A few doors down is a shop front that now houses a window company I believe, what was that also?

 

[darts22]

It was the North Branch Library at number 41, certainly existed at least until the 1970s, Cotterells Grocers was at number 48

 

[PeterD]

Thank you very much, I like hearing about no gone shops and pubs from the back streets.

 

[Baswich Ender]

The window shop that you refer to used to be "Goodwins Electrical shop". It sold TV's and Radios and also offered a repair service.

 

[citricsquid]

I asked about The Old Library a few weeks ago and a number of people provided information, hope this helps: http://www.staffordforum.com/xf/ind...king-buildings-in-stafford.17315/#post-309246

 

[PeterD]

Thank you Citric. Appreciate that, I do wish I had the years of knowledge you all have.

 

[Moby Dick]

Used to be my old library. Formidable lady used to dominate the place and censor books taken out as a kid. Wife worked there on occasion and said what a spooky place it was to lock up at night. ..

 

[industryarch]

As ever staffs pastrack has the answer
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