An outing for the newspaper delivery boys
3rd from the left – Stanley Eric Robinson – a nephew of Charlie Robinson
Charlie is seated centre - year unknown - so if you can help please get in touch. If you are one of the boys in the picture please let us know.
Rushden Echo and Argus, 25th August 1933, transcribed by Kay Collins
Outing—Newsboys in the employ of Mr Charles Robinson and Mr W J Dartnell, of Rushden, enjoyed an outing by coaches to Bedford yesterday (Thursday) where they were joined by newsboys from the Wellingborough district. Boating and bathing were enjoyed and tea was provided. Home was reached about 10p.m.
The fruit shop next door decorated for the 1937 Coronation
Charles Robinson PhotoCourtesy of Rushden Museum
In the 1940s
The Austin 7 van PhotosCourtesy of Rushden Museum
A 1930s van
1950s Bedford Model H van with Charles Robinson junior
In the 1950s
Colin Bryant Collection - Courtesy of Rushden Museum
John Coleman took over Charlie Robinson's in the 1970s
and later expanded to take the Higham Ferrers Newsagent's too.
