In 1903 Kelly's Directory, Albert Walpole Smith is listed at 122 High Street, as a baker and confectioner. He does not appear in the 1901 census. Deliveries were made by horse and cart.
Walpole continues to advertised until 1940, and is a donor towards the Spitfire Fund, giving a guinea (£1. 1s.). No picture of this shop has been found.
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Rushden Echo, December 1905
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Christmas Season
Walpole Smith
Pastry Cook and Confectioner
122 High St & Victoria Rd Rushden
Has a choice selection of
CHRISTMAS CAKES from 2/- each.
Fancy Boxes of CHOCOLATES in
large variety from 3d each and upwards.
Bon-bons and the Latest Novelties
suitable for the present season.
Pork Pies, Potted Beef, Mince Pies
and all kinds of Pastry and
Cakes of the Best Quality.
Wedding Cakes.
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| Accident, Rushden Echo, October 1923
Broken shafts and harness and the scattering of bread and flour was the extent of the damage in another accident which happened on Saturday afternoon, in Cromwell-road, Rushden. Two bakers, Mr. Harris, of Newton-road, and Mr. Walpole Smith, High-street, had vehicles in Cromwell-road. The man in charge of Mr. Harris’s cart got into the cart, and as he did so something broke and frightened the horse. The animal bolted and collided with the other horse and cart, and, incidentally, a motorist near the scene had to swerve to escape another collision. Bread, flour, etc., from Mr. Harris’s cart was strewn about the road, and the tackle was broken. The shafts and harness of Mr. Smith’s cart and horse were also broken. None of the drivers was hurt.
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