Rushden Research Group: Fraser Son and Mackenzie + G S Whiting

G S Whiting
Fraser, Son & Mackenzie

In 1897 this property was kept by Beddall's but we have found nothing about that business.
The shop adjoined the Coffee Tavern and was known as London House.

Report in 1897 on decorations for celebrating Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee:

The front of the Coffee Tavern was also treated with numerous fairy lamps, surmounted with the letters V.R. and a crown. The windows were decorated with bunting and numerous flags were also displayed.
Mr. Beddall's shop was decorated with flags and bunting, whilst Mr. Smith evidenced his loyalty by displaying a photo of Her Majesty, surrounded by a number of flags.
The premises of Mr. Miller were also brilliantly illuminated. The letters V. and R. in fairy lamps ware arranged on either side of the building, whilst a massive crown filled the recess over the shop front.

c1898 - from the right - C G Ward, Busby & Co, C E Knight
John Radburne, Mr Beddall's, and the Coffee Tavern

G S Whiting (Northampton) had traded at these premises from about 1902. He sold pianos, organs, and music.

The manager was Charles Meller.

In about 1924 he joined with T Fraser and Son of Bedford, and together they traded under the name Fraser Son & Mackenzie Ltd.

Cows being driven along High Street c1902

Shop at 16 High Street

Rushden Echo, 5th January 1917

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Whiting & Co., Rushden.

This large enamel sign might have been erected in the town somewhere, but we don't have a picture to show!


	above: Record sleeve left: Invoice for repairs and tuning the piano at Park Road Baptist Church in 1952

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