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Spencer Park Tea Rooms
Confectioners
Painted advert still there in 2007
Charles SMITH was the proprietor and lived at 172 Washbrook Road. In trade directories for 1926/34 he is listed as a confectioner, and he catered for parties, offered bed & breakfast accommodation, sold ice creams, and offered wireless concerts. These painted adverts read:-
Hot & Cold
Luncheons
Served Daily
Parties Catered For
Bed & Breakfast
Fish Suppers etc.
Wireless Concerts
Spencer Park
Tea Rooms
Open Sundays
Hot & Cold Bath
At Any Time
Adverts painted on 172 Washbrook Road

Painted advert in 1986
The advert in October 1986 when it was more legible.
Photo: Greville Watson

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