Discovering the history of Barrow Upon Soar......

No. 21 High Street

 

North Street in 1902. Number 21 is the three storey building.


Prior to being demolished in the early 1970s, 21 High Street was a butchers shop. originally Condon's Butchers, and then Hubbard's Butchers. Hubbard's relocated to 23 High Street just before the building was demolished.

Middleton Chemist's

When the new build premises opened at 21 High Street in 1973, Mrs Lilian Middleton moved her chemist's shop from 3 High Street. There has been a Chemist / Pharmacy here ever since.

The Middleton Chemist /Pharmacy was an independently owned business and was well known for its welcoming and friendly service and its stunning window displays.

Lilian Left to right: Davina, Lilian, Liz, - , Sally Ann. - .
   
 
Some examples of the beautiful window displays which won may awards over the years.
 

 

Moss / Boots Chemists

When Mrs Middleton retired, she sold the Chemists business to Moss Chemists. Later, Boots merged with Moss, and the shop was rebranded Boots.

 



 

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Last Updated. 26-February-2022 By Keith