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| − | This is the page for 78a Cowley Road.
| + | For 78a please see the page for number [[78]]. |
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| − | [[File:78a-2017-02.JPG|frame|February 2017]]
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| − | == 2017 ==
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| − | The Alamir Store Middle Eastern deli has been going strong at this address for around 8 years. Its window displays are always crammed with trays of Baklava and other treats, with wooden crates of fruit and veg outside.
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| − | Upstairs it retains the original, delicate sash windows which used to be visible next door at [[76|76]] before replacement with double glazing.
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| − | [[File:TempleSt600px.JPG|frame|2015: A view of 78a by artist Eleanor Greenhalgh. Its two neighbours are visible: Quarterhorse Coffee at number 76 (closed in 2016), and Door 74 at number 74 (also closed in 2016).]]
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| − | == 2008 ==
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| − | A photo by [http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/6699 ceridwen] from [http://www.geograph.org.uk geograph.org.uk] shows the shop in use as 'The Beauty Parlour', painted bright yellow.
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| − | == 2000s ==
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| − | Uniikki clothes shop, run by Raija. See Isolarion by James Attlee "Of Music and Cannibalism". Founded in 1995 by Bridget Wheatley (see No 38)
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| − | [[File:Geograph78aCowleyRd2008.JPG|frame|2008: A photo of The Beauty Parlour by Ceridwen from geograph.co.uk]] | |
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| − | == ?1980s - 1990s ==
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| − | Rainbows End comic book store. (Thomsons Directory 1984 No 78, 1991 No 78a.) It appears it was in a location prior to this which can be seen in [https://www.flickr.com/photos/machadobrazil/3862976340/in/album-72157622152156180/ this Flickr photo].
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| − | == 1972 - present ==
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| − | This was originally part of WS Cooke and Sons refurbishers, which is still open in the back part of the same building on Temple Street.
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| − | == 1954 - 1972 ==
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| − | Kellys Directory 1954 to 1972 J W Reeve & Co sanitary equipment
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| − | == 1920s - 1952 ==
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| − | Kellys Directory 1934 and 1952 Henry William Harris, outfitter<br/> Kellys Directory 1920 Harris Bros, wardrobe
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| − | == Before then? ==
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| − | Cowleyroad.org is a DIY community history - help us write it! Do you know more about this business, or remember what was at this address before? Do you have any old photographs or memories to share? Please add them to the site! Here is a [[How to contribute | how-to guide]].
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