Difference between revisions of "Henry & Mary Ann Allen"
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| − | . | + | .'''NEW POSTMASTER.''' In 1914 Henry Allen was appointed Postmaster. The 4<sup>th</sup> Postmaster but still in the same property. |
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| + | '''ADDED STOCK.''' These sub-post offices were by tradition general stores, but Henry Allen perhaps struck a different note with the very wide selection of goods on offer. One speciality was pocket watches at 1/6d each (7.5p). He had a large display in the window – all working. He also bought discarded books from the circulating libraries which he offered at 2d or 3d each (about 1p) | ||
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| + | '''TELEPHONE.''' The Post Office had a telephone, a rare thing just after WW2. Opposite, in a small cottage lived [[Dr Ucko]]. His practice was in London. His patients would ring Henry Allen, who would signal to Dr Ucko by hanging a red handkerchief out of the bedroom window. | ||
Revision as of 10:29, 26 September 2024
.NEW POSTMASTER. In 1914 Henry Allen was appointed Postmaster. The 4th Postmaster but still in the same property.
ADDED STOCK. These sub-post offices were by tradition general stores, but Henry Allen perhaps struck a different note with the very wide selection of goods on offer. One speciality was pocket watches at 1/6d each (7.5p). He had a large display in the window – all working. He also bought discarded books from the circulating libraries which he offered at 2d or 3d each (about 1p)
TELEPHONE. The Post Office had a telephone, a rare thing just after WW2. Opposite, in a small cottage lived Dr Ucko. His practice was in London. His patients would ring Henry Allen, who would signal to Dr Ucko by hanging a red handkerchief out of the bedroom window.