c1964 The old building at the junction of High Street and Station Road where Cyril Freeman had sold animal feed and seeds was opposite the railway stables which Cyril replaced c1950 with his new garage.
The first building where the animal feeds were traded.
The Co-op Funeral Care and the Band Club flanking the building, in 2004.
Bill Holt purchased the first vehicle they sold when they gave up the horticultural seeds and grain supplies - an old flat Austin lorry. On the door was painted: “Our business is small enough to be personal, large enough to be efficient” and it was a 5 cwt Standard pick up.
The garage was run by two brothers - Cyril was the elder and he was ably assisted by his younger brother Dick. At the time of closure the garage was run by Cyril's son Robert.
Top left - Queen Victoria Hotel, the railway from bottom left corner to top.
Foreground showing the stables. c1930
The site of the garage - built 1950
The garage and forecourt below in 2004
View from behind the the premises.
The garage buildings
The forecourt and workshops behind the above picture, but in derelict state shortly before demolition c2015
