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Old 21-05-2008, 10:47   #19
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Re: record shop

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I recall that, in the 50s, a large shop where Catlows Fruit market used to be (top of Broadway), sold records (old 78 type)
I remember going there with my brother and we were ushered into a large wood and glass listening booth. The assistant, wearing gloves, placed the record on the turntable, and we sat and listened before buying.

That shop later became a furniture store where I bought stuff for my 1st house in 1961
I remember that shop Margaret, it used to have an His Masters Voice sign outside with the dog on it
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