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SHIP STREET

This was a very old established business and the year shown, 1868, is correct for in that year James Thorpe opened his second-hand booksellers shop at 4 Union Street, just a few yards away. Later he moved his business to these premises, I know not when, but he was certainly here by the 1890’s. Thereafter the Thorpe family until about 1955 ran it when it was acquired by Sextons. In this photograph it can be seen that they mention they are “Successors to J. Thorpe” The lettering on the adjoining building was to advertise THE BRIGHTON HOVE & PRESTON BUILDING SOCIETY. Then, as now, this building ran round into nearby Union Street.

Image Reference: JG_08_052.tif
Date: 1950s
Image Details: Original monochrome print
Size of Original: 76x117
Place: Brighton
Additional Information: No comment

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