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Posted: Mon 21 Dec, 2009 4:59 pm
by Cardiarms
Barrats shoe shop at the bottom of lands lane, on Commercial Street, just below WH Smith. The building is called 'Record Chambers', dates from about 1900 and has been a Barrat's for years.I've often wondered why the roof is so elaborately glazed. Any ideas?
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Posted: Mon 21 Dec, 2009 5:02 pm
by Chrism
Probably to let light in.
Posted: Mon 21 Dec, 2009 5:04 pm
by Cardiarms
Ho ho ho! :-DThe main display windows are (first floor) curved glass and quite large. Street level has been beggared about a bit but the old pic suggest something elaborate. In its time these must have been quite impressive, expensive and designed for showing something off.
Posted: Mon 21 Dec, 2009 5:06 pm
by Brunel
It was a photographic studio in Victorian times. Lots of windows facing north for the best light.In those days film was very slow and long exposures were needed.
Posted: Mon 21 Dec, 2009 5:10 pm
by Cardiarms
Thanks, 7 minutes for a response, I love this site!!I suppose it's full of pigeon poo and unsold footwear now. Expedition?
Posted: Mon 21 Dec, 2009 5:17 pm
by Brunel
I think there is another one along here as well. P.S. Barratts part of the Stylo empire.
Posted: Wed 10 Feb, 2010 12:14 am
by Cardiarms
Yes, here it is
Posted: Wed 10 Feb, 2010 12:07 pm
by Si
That curved glazing looks almost modern, doesn't it?
Posted: Wed 10 Feb, 2010 2:48 pm
by Johnny39
There was a private library on Commercial Street - could be a connection.
Posted: Wed 10 Feb, 2010 3:14 pm
by chameleon
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