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WESTERN ROAD

8-16 Western Road. The Rudledge family occupied No. 12 the Scotch Wool Shop, for more than 80 years. The business of stay and corset makers was started here in 1860s and the family lived in the little house behind 11 Grenville Place. In 1947, the business closed and this tiny shop with only a 13’ frontage was sold at auction for £14,100.

Image Reference: JG_19_160.tif
Date: 1967
Image Details: Original monochrome image
Size of Original: 154X116
Place: Brighton
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