Shops through the years, by address,in Staines, Middlesex, now Staines-Upon-Thames

HIGH STREET
I have researched who were doing business in each building through the years. Some old buildings have been demolished and some new ones have been built. Of course, both of those will not have as many people using them. *Numbers 44 to 48 are listed buildings from the 1700's.

This page shows what shops were where and when, and in most instances what they sold or did.
It is for historic purposes and is broken up into areas. This page is the High Street and the Elmsleigh Centre, I am working on Thames Street, Clarence Street, Church Street and Bridge Street at the moment, Two Rivers will be listed separately as it is qute new.
I will continue researching the High Street to fill in gaps and will keep updating it. I hope you enjoy looking at this section and it can help with any research you may have. Gloria Hazell - 2022

EVEN NUMBERS	ODD NUMBERS
2 HIGH STREET GEORGE JAMES PERKINS, 1899, Fruiterer at 2 High Street., Apartments 1917 Above. (Maybe something to do with WW1) B. CUNNINGHAM 1930 Costumes etc, 2 High Street TESCO 1930's-1980's First Tesco store in Staines. Grocers/Supermarket, 2 High Street, in the indoor Market, then 2 - 8 High Street 1960's, then moved to Ashford site opposite the Hospital in 1980's. Staines Market was demolished in 1995. The new George pub was then built on this space SUSAN PETERS 1960's Left corner of indoor market. Womens exclusive and fashionable footware. 2 High Street Also in this Arcade over the years were a Record stall. (Record Wise) 1960's This moved to close to the Iron Bridge in the High Street. A Cafe that I don't know the name of, and various other stalls. It was a nice little Arcade. This was all taken over by Tescos in 1969 THE GEORGE PUBLIC HOUSE (2 - 8 HIGH STREET).	From Staines Bridge to what is now the Market Square, (Clarence Street), the shops were a number of incarnations of houses/Cinema, through the years, including: By the Bridge: Boat yard, Cinema, Carvery, Apartment block. Bridge House Hotel (from Road to the River) Other side of Colne: Colne House (demolished 1960's), Restaurants, shops Prior to the new Bridge, the Bush Inn owned most of this land and it was used for stabling up to 100 horses, they had a lush Mediterranean type garden, and a Tap room. The land on what is now Bridge Street, down to Church Street, was mostly owned by the Ashby family and was part of the Brewery works. Later the Gardam family were given some of the land next to the river to use. Prior to the changes in the 1870's when buildings were demolished and the new Town Hall was built, there was a small road going from what is the High Street (now leading to Clarence Street and the new Bridge) to the River where the old bridge was located. I believe the road was called Black Boy Lane. A Market House was located on the roadway, where it is said that Sir Walter Raleigh was indicted for Treason in 1603. A Quaker Hall and the Bush Inn were also on this road way. Later excavations found that this area was important in Roman times, and that they had used this same place for bridges.
4 HIGH STREET GEORGE JAMES PERKINS, 1903 Pork Butcher at 4 High Street (also 5 Church St, & 5, Clarence St, Butcher, Fishmonger at 7 Clarence St.) Perveyor to Queen Victoria. The Perkins family stayed in the town in various premises for many decades. Miss S. WINTER 1922 Dressmaker 4 High Street G. FLETCHER 1937 Fruiterer A. GOODMAN 1946 Draper, Hardware merchant Etc. Tesco Arcade, 4 High Street JOSIE GREENS 1946 Right corner of indoor market. Originally Childrens wear, Gowns & Sportswear. Later Women's clothes were added. 4 High Street TESCO took over this market place area and moved the store to the next door building See privious listing.(Number 2 HIGH STREET) *THE GEORGE PUBLIC HOUSE (2 - 8 HIGH STREET).*	The road to the old Bridge, pre 1800 The Bush Inn is on the right, the Quaker Hall and Market Hall are on the left. The Market Square comes in at this point, so those buildings will be added from the rounded building, (Cygnet House) sometimes put as Clarence Street, around to the break next to the Blue Anchor. Most had a High Street address but it gets confusing as they are around the Market Square

THE MARKET SQUARE
A Market has been held weekly in this area since at least 1218
G. SKINNER 1930 Fruiterer - Market Square

CYGNET HOUSE (The rounded building) or 2 Clarence Sreet. c1830 and is grade II listed.
NEWMAN'S 1830, hay, straw and flour. Cygnet House
WILLIAM EVES 1930's Hardware store, oil & colour man. Round fronted building Market Square, 2 Clarence St
BERTRAM & BEDDOWS 1940's Printers & Publishers upstairs on the Rounded building on Market square 2 Clarence St
CAPLANS - 1950's Milliner. Downstairs, Rounded building on Market Square 2, Clarence St
MANN'S 1960's Estate Agents, Upstairs, Market Square Rounded building 2 Clarence St
LAWRENCE DAY 1985 Estate Agents 2 Clarence St
BLUE ARRROW PERSONNEL SERVICES 2007 Employment Agency Cygnet House Market Square
PLANEN KITCHENS 2014 Kitchen Designs 2 Clarence St
COUNCELLORS ESTATE AGENTS 2021 (Rounded Building) 2, Clarence St

To the right of the Town Hall is the entrance to the Riverside Timber yard of W. RIDLEY & SONS. late 1899's
STANLEY & SONS 1906 MORGAN & SON Later. (There is an old photo showing Ridley's, said to be 1907, so maybe Stanley & Sons occupied the space later than said, or the date of the photo is incorrect.)
C.E. REED 1930 Builders Merchant, Staines Wharf (behind Town Hall)

EDWARD'S - 1940's Jewellers. Never changed their monetary system to the new one in the 70's it was always £sd. Market Square

ROBERT TRACEY 1960's Market Square, Menswear (Later moved to 125 High Street)

This area of shops was demolished and a new building was erected.


This is the old Edward's shop in the 60's.	This is the new building where Edwards was.

Market Square in the 1960's
'One of the handsomest buildings of it's kind in the area' Middlesex Chronicle 1881

STAINES TOWN HALL built in 1880/1881
Old Town Hall Arts Centre -1999
2021 Now 13 private apartments

The Old Staines Fire Station to the right of the Town Hall (Captain Edmund Denyer (1900's), Captain Thomas Crimble 1930's) used to house the old 1738 fire engine. The building was later used by the Spelthorne Museum until the 2000's when it was moved to Thames Street, in the same building as the Library. The old fire engine is housed in the Museum still. You can reach it via Friends Walk.
2021: The old building next to the Town Hall will be altered and will be a part of the new complex of apartments housed in the Town Hall. As it is a listed ll building it has to be changed sympathetically to stay within it's old history.

Also behind the Town hall was the Staines Day Centre for Senior Citizens for a number of years. It was moved to a larger building on Thames Street where it is now. (2022)

Opened as the STAINES & EGHAM CONSTITUTIONAL CLUB. 1887. 1 High Street
STAINES CONSERVATIVE CLUB 1967 (Private club) First building on the left of the Town Hall.

L? 1905 3 High Street
J.G WHALDON 1967 3 High Street

H.G. SWAN 1899 Jeweller, watch maker/repairer. Market Square. 5 High Street
STAINES & ASHFORD (EGHAM) NEWS 1967 Newspaper 5 High Street
JOHN A HYDE & Co 1976 Staines & Egham News 5a High Street
G A PROPERTY SERVICES 1992 Property Agents 5 High Street

BRYANT & PARTNERS 1985 Property Consultants 5-7 Clarence Street

ADECCO 2003 Employment Agency 5-7 High Street
THE PHONE BOX 2003 Mobile Phones 5 Market Square
ENCORE EVENING & BRIDAL 2000's to date 5 Market Square

ROGERS 1906 The House Specalists ? 7 Market Square

FRANKLYN BARNES & WALTERS 1967 Estate Agent 7 High Street
ALFRED MARKS BUREAU 1976 - 1990's Employment Agency 7 High Street

VERSLUYS 1976 Solicitors 7a High Street

G. EWER 1895 Green grocer. Next to Colonial American 9, High Street (right)
F.E. BISHOP 1922 Boot & Shoe Dealer
FULLERS Ltd 1930 Confectioners etc. 9 High Street
C.H. HOWES 1937 Caterers
MANDARIN CAFE 1950's Cafe, bakers & confectioner 9 High Street
COUNTY SPORTS 1970's Sportswear, Market Square, Burned down, arson, in the 1990's later rebuilt. 9-11 High Street

DEREK HOLDEN BRYANT & BELL Rebuilt Premises.1985 Solicitors 9-11 High Street
BETFRED 2000 Bookies. 9, High Street
THE BEST CONNECTION 2007 Employment Agency 9-11 High Street
BROOK STREET 2012 Employment Agency (upstairs)
THE ZIPYARD 2013-2019 Clothing Alterations. 9-11 High Street
SEYMOURS 2021 Estate Agents 9-11, High Street, (NEW 2021)

COLONIAL AMERICAN FRESH MEAT STORE 1895 Meats 11, High Street next to Blue Anchor (right)
GEORGE NEW 1860 - 1870. Greengrocer & Seedsman, Market square right side of Blue Anchor
W & R FLETCHER 1899 Butchers 11, High Street
COLONIAL STORES owned by Mr Robinson. Paint, oil & groceries. 11, High Street, next to Blue Anchor (right)
THE HOUSE CYCOSIS 1906 11, High Street, upstairs
FOUNTAIN RESTAURANT 1906 tea & coffee, 11 High Street, second floor
ROGERS 1906 Cafe, 11 High Street, downstairs
A.E. REED 1922 Tobacconist/ F. WHITE 1922 Hairdresser 11, High Street
RANELAGH 1930 Valet Service, Dyers, Cleaners etc 11 High Street next to Blue Anchor (right)
BEAU BRUMMEL Ltd, 1937 Dyers & Cleaners 11 High Street
T. W. LIGHTFOOT'S Jewellers, Market Square, 1967 - 1976 11 High Street

BLUE ANCHOR (Manchester House, later Benton House) 13 - 15 High Street Listed ll* building (1953)
This Public House is one of the oldest in Staines, it has had various incarnations. There was a rebuild in c.1700 of a much older previous building. During a renovation, around 1953, some George lll coins were found, under the floorboards, dated 1799 & 1806. Five of the windows upstairs are not real, they were altered when the window tax came in, and were never changed back when it ended in 1851.

At times a landlord rented out the left side to different shop owners to use. The whole down stairs is now (2022) a restaurant.

13 HIGH STREET
C. COX 1899 Publican
E J (Ted) GLUE 1903 Publican The (Blue) Anchor Hotel
TED CLUB 1906
J.W. PAULGER 1937 Publican
S. LICQORISH 1967 Publican
R.C. JOHN 1976 Publican
FLAMM 2022 Turkish Restaurant The whole Anchor

15 HIGH STREET
THOMAS WILLIAM STEPHENS, 1840's Auctioneer. left side of Blue Anchor
Mrs CHARLOTTE PIGGOTT 1867. Ran the Blue Anchor
Mrs S. WATSON - 1890 Toys, Fancy Goods and Registry for Servants. Manchester House. left side of Blue Anchor
P.G. EAST 1899 Coal Merchant

BOUNDARY 2008 Bar and restaurant (Blue Anchor Hotel) Benton House, the left side.
EN O (en o) 2012 Japanese & Korean Restaurant Left side of building
KARIOKI 2012 on the Right side of building
OCEAN'S HOUSE 2012 restaurant right side of building
LITTLE EXPLORERS & PLAY CAFE 2018 Play Cafe (Blue Anchor Hotel)
FLAMM 2022 Turkish Restaurant The whole Anchor

6 HIGH STREET
STEAM PRINTING WORKS 1880's
JEAYES, KASNER & Co 1899 Coal Merchants
OFFICE OF A STAINES NEWSPAPER (Staines Advertiser) 1909
SOPINS & SON 1917, 6 High Street
G. J. PERKINS 1922 Grocer
HOWARD ROBERTS LTD 1930 Grocers & Provision Merchants
TESCO'S 1976 Supermarket

The New GEORGE PUB was built over this space

17 HIGH STREET

F. BUDD 1887 Baker & Confectioner
There were Refreshment Rooms too.
Advertised Hovis Bread in their window
A refreshment room was a place in the late 1800's, where people could get away from the pub, a stand-up brash male environment, that was then all the rage. Refreshment rooms were refined, comfortable and homely environments, which served good honest food and drink. - Google

JOHN FRANCIS HARRIS 1910 Bakers & Confectioners (See also 129 High Street) Delivered bread via horse and cart (bread van)

L. DEXTER & Sons 1967 Bakery and Catering

New Building in the 70's
DEXTERS 1970's Bakers with Golden Boy erected outside final place.
The Golden boy was moved to the Day care Centre for Senior Citizens, then the Council moved it to the Walled Garden in Sunbury from where it was stolen.

New buildings erected in the early 90's

8 HIGH STREET
H.S. GORING/J. GORING & SON (Founded 1790.) 1899. Butchers. 8 High Street The Gorings moved out of Staines in the 1970's

Their slaughterhouse was behind the business at the back of Church Street. Now called Goring Square. It has a number of businesses located there. (See Church Street entries for these.)

TESCO's 1967 Supermarket
The New GEORGE PUB was built over this space

10 HIGH STREET
MIKADO Restaurant 1917 6 High Street?

10/12 HIGH STREET
WILLIAM GUBBINS 1887 Bookseller, Newsagents. Later at 36 High Street
A. ROBINSON 1899-1928 Printer Publisher of 'West Middlesex Times'.
FREEMAN HARDY & WILLIS 1899 Bootmakers 12 High Street (Oldest shoe shop in Staines) FHW moved to number 60 in the 1920's

BONE 1910 Confectioners
Miss ELLEN DIXON 1922 Restaurant
PEARKS DAIRIES Ltd 1922 Grocers
GAS, LIGHT & COKE Co. 1930 Showroom 10/12 High Street
GAS LIGHT & COKE COMPANY 1946 10/12 High Street. 'Modernize with the latest Gas appliances'.
NORTH THAMES GAS 1960's Sold cookers and gas fires 10/12 High Street
BRITISH GAS , NORTH THAMES SHOWROOM 1992 10/12 High Street
DREAMS 2003 Beds 10/12 High Street
CREAMS 2019 to date. Ice Cream Parlour 10/12 High Street
FREEMAN HARDY & WILLIS 1899 Bootmaker 12 High Street
PEARKES DAIRIES LTD 1922 Grocers 12 High Street
Along the side passageway there are two other businesses
ESTIE COUTURE 2022 Fashion
SKYN MAPS 2022 Art work, probably tatooist.

19 HIGH STREET

19 HIGH STREET
STAINES IRON WORKS Founded by the Edward Ashby Family in 1790. The tenant, Thomas LeFevre, was the only Ironmonger in Staines. Engineers & Iron Founder, Heating (Established 1800) Hardware Merchants

(I read in an old 1970's book that this business, they say, Is the longest running shop in Staines. I believe though that number 118 High Street is the longest running. By the Bone family who were newsagents in that building. They also had other shops and were Undertakers as well. It is said to be from the 1500's, and has grade 11 listing.)

History: The Johnson names: 'In about 1870 the business was aquired by a Mr. Jesse Collings, who became an MP. His Manager was a Mr Johnson and so the firm became Johnson & Co, and although Johnson left in 1879 his name has been in the title ever since! Johnson & Linton in 1883 -1889, Johnson & Co 1889 - 1894, Johnson & Smith in 1894 - 1901, Johnson & Co in 1901 - 1905 and then Johnson & Sharp.' This comes from 'The History of Staines High Street' by Geoff Thomason 1976

EDWARD ASHBY 1790 Ironmonger
Mr. JESSE COLLINGS 1870 Ironmonger and later an MP. His partner was a Mr Johnson
JOHNSON & Co. 1870
JOHNSON & LINTON 1883
JOHNSON & SHARP 1890
JOHNSON & CO. 1889- 1894
JOHNSON & SMITH 1894 - 1901
JOHNSON & Co. 1901 - 1905

JOHNSON & SHARP 1890 Foundry Under the Iron Works Building
This company made all of the seats in the Jubilee Memorial Gardens (Laleham Rd next to the River) 1897 There is a plaque there.

JOHNSON & SMITH 1894
This Company had the shop below the foundry.

A Mr Clark joined the Company he left in 1914 but his name stayed.

Mr Collings died in 1920 and a Mr C.R.Collins purchased the business.

New Building in 1967
JOHNSON & CLARK
By this time J & C had a lovely new building on the corner of Thames Street and the High Street. They kept this shop after the new one was built.

JOHNSON & CLARK 1922 (Established 1790) Ironmongers, Etc. (See above history)

From here down are in the NEW shops (1990's)
FANCY & JACKSON 2007 Solicitor
MINDFULLNESS CENTRE 2010's Well being

14 HIGH STREET
REEVES 1887 Butchers
COX 1887 Grocery Shop
GILBEY'S 1903 Wines
ELLIS & Co 1910 - 1914 Grocers
BRITISH & ARGENTINE MEAT Co. 1922 Butchers
C. KINGSTON Ltd. 1930 Butchers
CHRISFORD Ltd Cooked Meats
KETTS 1967 Radio,TV & Electrical
ZENITH WINDOWS 2003 Window & Door replacement
CASH CONVERTERS 2005 Pawn shop

C & S YOUNG 1937 Hairdressers 14a High Street

21 HIGH STREET
A.P HOARE 1800's Hairdressers, Tobacconist, Registrar
ROGERS 1910 Sanitary Plumber, Pumps & Operators
F.W. HIGHLAND 1922 - 1937 Tobacconist & Hairdresser
Shop demolished in Johnson & Clark expansion

From here down are in the NEW shops
MICHAEL CHELL 2007 Shop
WGT VEGGIE LOUNGE 2010's restaurant
SUSHI NARA 2021 Korean Cuisine

23 HIGH STREET
C. ANDREW'S 1899 Corn Chandler
W. ANDREW'S 1922 Corn Chandler
W. ANDREW'S 1937 Corn Chandler
Shop demolished in Johnson & Clark expansion

From here down are in the NEW shops
THE FIELD 2003 Clothing
RIO CAFFE 2007 Coffee Shop
SUPER-LOOP 2007 Crafts & Gifts
also SAMMIE-JAY'S 2007 Coffee & Smoothie bar + Internet cafe
SCHOOL UNIFORM DIRECT 2019 School Uniforms for sale

16 HIGH STREET
L. J. BEARD 1899 Beer Retailer
C. J. BARRELL 1922 Beer & Wine retailer
Mrs K.E. BARRELL/C. A. BARRELL 1937 The CABIN Alehouse
Demolished 1960. Jason Gurney & Co
MARLEY TILE Co. 1967 Tiles
MARLEY HOMECARE 1976 Decorating supply store
MUGGERIDGE FURNISHING CENTRES 1980 Quality Furniture

BENSONS BEDS 2000's Beds
MFI 2003 Bedrooms 16-18 HIGH STREET

Empty Shop 2022

25 HIGH STREET
T.B. HENDERSON 1899 Baker
T. WHEATLEY 1922 Tailor
T.W.S. WHEATLEY 1937 Tailor
Shop demolished in Johnson & Clark expansion 1952

JOHNSON & CLARK 1967 Department Store

HEADMASTERS 2000's Hairdressers (NEW)

27 HIGH STREET
W.J. EAREE 1900's Chemist
BOOTS CASH CHEMISTS Ltd. 1918 Chemist (See also 99 High Street 1952, Two Rivers 1990+)
Shop demolished in Johnson & Clark expansion 1952

JOHNSON & CLARK 1967 Department Store

18 HIGH STREET
W.E. (William Edward) REID & Co 1887
E. BUDGEN & CO 1887 - 1937. Grocers & Provision Merchants.
By Appointment to His Majesty the King at Windsor 1930
EASTMAN'S 1967 Dyers & cleaners
BOLLOM 1976 - 1990's Cleaners

18a HIGH STREET
GRAHAM PAUL 1967 Hairdressers
CORAL BOOKMAKERS 2000 Bookies

29 HIGH STREET
NASH 1830's China, Glass, Baskets
STANLEY & CO. 1900's Toys & Tobacco Shop (hit by steam road engine - no date just a photo)
E. KENNETT 1930 Tobacconist ect.

Shop demolished in Johnson & Clark expansion 1952

JOHNSON & CLARK 1967 Department Store

FIRST CALL 2000's Job Centre (NEW)

20/22 HIGH STREET
WINDS 1887 Tobacco & Fishing tackle
HARRY ELDRED GUBBINS 1900 Draper
BLAIR CUNNINGHAM 1910 Drapers, Costumes.
G. CUNNINGHAM 1930 - 1960 Draper Etc. later in 1960s, 5 London Rd

GRANADA 1967 - 1970's TV Rentals 20 High Street
MISTER MINUTE PLC 1992 Shoe Repairs 20 High Street
VApe MObile 2021 Vaping accessories 20 High Street

BLUNT 1960's Butchers 22 High Street
WALLBROOKS 1967 - 1976 Butchers 22 High Street
PICKFORD'S TRAVEL 1992 Travel Agent 22 High Street
ANNA'S SALON 2000 Tannng Salon 22 High Street

31 HIGH STREET
This building and those to the side of it were built in Queen Elizabeth 1's reign. They had withstood everything that came to them since then, except for the demolition in 1952!

SWANN'S 1905 Chemist
H. WAINE 1922 Glass & China dealer
ALLEN'S HOUSE WANTS Ltd. 1937 Glass & China dealers
Shop demolished in Johnson & Clark expansion, 1952

JOHNSON & CLARK 1950's The buildings on the corner of Thames/High Street were all torn down and this one large building was constructed in their place. It became a favourite Department Store with local people. Eventually in the 1990's this was also torn down and new shops took it's place. Now there are small shops with apartments on top and currently, 2022, even more building is going on, adding to the living spaces above the shops along this side of Thames Street.

(Check the Thames Street page for these new shops.)
MEZO BARBERS 2000's Men's hairdressers (NEW)

Denyers that was originally from the 1560's

The Debenham's building on the corner of Thames Street and the High Street is empty right now. See column on the right for more details

33, HIGH STREET (K)
EDMUND DENYER, 1798 (Collar maker). RICHARD DENYER (Saddlery & Ropemaking) EDMUND J. DENYER 1930's. 33, High Street. Corner of High Street & Thames Street, Saddle & Harness Makers. Also cycles. Demolished in 1930's

KENNARDS The Department Store. Incorporating Moorford & Goodman. 1943
Kennards had a garage and another shop on Thames Street opposite the Congregational Church
Kennards building was enlarged iby 1965 and in 1973 the Kennards name was dropped and the Debenham's name took over the corner.

LUNN POLY 2003 Travel Agents 33 HIGH STREET
THOMPSON 2007 Travel Agent 33 HIGH STREET

33 - 45 HIGH STREET
DEBENHAMS
Became the largest department store in Staines during the mid 60's. It had many departments in the basement and 4 floors. The items sold were always good quality, and of course more expensive. The Restaurant was always lovely, with great, fresh, wonderfully prepared, meals. Closer to it's demise it changed into more of a cafe/coffee shop.

2019: Debenham's store is now closed, and Staines residents are fighting to stop the building from being pulled down and two new High Rise buidings being built in their space. All those buildings marked with a (K) were demolished and first Kennards and later Debenhams was extended to take over the space of those buisinesses.

2022: This Building has now been given 'Grade ll' Local Listed status

24 - 28 HIGH STREET
THE ANGEL HOTEL
JOHN WAYT 1846 Publican
RICHARD GREENWOOD 1878 Publican
M. SMITHERS 1899 Publican
A. De WINTER 1922 Publican
E.BURGE 1930 Publican
H. W. REES 1937 Publican
J. CLARK 1976 Publican
ANGEL HOTEL 1991 PH
BAROOSH 2003 Pub & bar
TURTLE BAY 2010 to date. Bar and Restaurant

35, HIGH STREET (K)
EASTMANS 1910 Family Butchers
SOURCE 4 PERSONAL SOLUTIONS 2007 Employment Agency

37, HIGH STREET (K)
S. H. EMARY 1870 Watchmaker & Jeweller. (Clock house)
EDWARD E BATT 1910 Optician
PENGUIN CLEANERS 1960's Dry Cleaners for clothes

KENNARDS 1967 Department Store
DEBENHAMS 1976 Department Store
2019 Closed. Building empty. Grade 11 listed locally

The Angel in about the 1970's It has changed a lot through it's years of existence. This photo shows number 30 High Street on the right with Blunt the butchers on the left.

39 - 41, HIGH STREET (K)

ROBERT MORFORD 1840 Linen Draper
MORFORD & GOODMAN 1899 Drapers & House Furnishings

43 HIGH STREET
R. GEORGE 1899 Baker
W.F. CALLOW 1922 Baker & Confectioner
Wedding Cakes a Speciality
L DEXTER & Sons 1937 Bakers & Confectioners

45 HIGH STREET (K)
W. WHITTINGTON 1899 Sadler
ALFRED KITE 1922 Saddler & Ironmonger
A.M. KITE & Son 1937 Saddle maker

This beautifully ornate clock, known as the Edward E. Batt, or the S.H. Emary's clock, was outside Morford & Goodman.

The following two buildings are very tall. Their chimneys can be seen on old photos of the top end of Thames Street above the rooftops. Victorian dated 1872

30 HIGH STREET (Listed Building)
GEORGE L. HARRISON 1899/1937. Pawnbroker
HARPERS 1960's Dress Shop
SUNDIAL TOURS 1970 Travel Agent
NATIONWIDE BANK 2000 Banking 30/32 HIGH STREET

32 HIGH STREET (Listed Building)

H. COX & Co. 1899 Grocers & Wine Merchants
C. OSBOURNE 1899 Job & Postmaster
S. SMITH & SON. 1930 Footware Specialists 32 & 34 High Street
WIMPY'S 1960's Burgers cafe
NATIONWIDE BANK 1992 Banking 30/32 HIGH STREET

47 HIGH STREET
G. HORNE 1899 Shoemaker
CHANCELLOR & Sons 1922 Estate Agent
HALFORD's 1967 Vehicle & Bike Dealers
(2020's now on the Causeway)

(Down the alley. Goodman Place)
LA FEMME BEAUTY TREATMENTS 2003 Beauty Salon
W.H. SMITHS Back door

DOLLAND & AITCHISON 1992 Optician
TECH & VAPE 2022 Vaping Accessories

47a HIGH STREET
A.W. FRANCIS 1930 Builder
T.E. OWEN & Son 1937 Printers
H.W.H. BROWN 1967 ?

34-36 HIGH STREET
Photo of young boy with a bear close to this spot around 1900 - Staines in Old Picture Postcards by Barry Dix. It was taken outside a hardware shop on the High Street. From looking at it I can see that the top of the listed building number 32 can be seen next to the hardware shop.

MRS E. WARD 1899 Shopkeeper
F.W. NEAVE 1899 Grocer
PLATT'S STORES Ltd 1930 Groceries & Provisions Merchant
INTERNATIONAL STORES 1950's Supermarket
32 - 38 High Street WAITROSE 1950's Supermarket, later in Two Rivers. Moved out of town in 2020
ICELAND 1970's Frozen Food Supermarket. Moved out of town but later returned to 64 High Street in 2021.
BON MARCHE 2003 Womens clothes (closed down in 2022)

36 HIGH STREET OLD SHOP
JOSEPH LEWIS GUBBINS 1899 Stationer & Library
Incorporated by W.H. Smith & Son in 1902
J. L. GUBBINS 1922 Bookseller
J. L GUBBINS 1930 Bookseller & Stationer. Circulating Library
JOHN QUALITY GROCERS 1960's Grocery shop
TIMBERLAND 1970's DIY
Demolished to widen Tilley's Lane

HARVESTER 2000 Unit 37, Restaurant. Left Corner of High Street/Tilley's Lane. See Two Rivers for more on this little lane.

Somewhere in this area Gomm's had their first business. Under a different name, before moving almost opposite the old Police Station

Where this shop was is now a widened Tilly's Lane

49 HIGH STREET
S.A. NIGHTINGALE 1922 Fancy Draper
G. BETTS 1930 Draper
W.H. SMITH & Son 1934 - to date Booksellers
(In 1902 Incorporated with J.L. Gubbins (34-36) in their circulating library)

51 HIGH STREET
SEEAR & VICTOR 1922 Confectioners
MIDLAND BANK 1937 Banking
W. HINDS 1950's Jeweller
(Closed and Smiths took over this shop as well)
W.H. SMITHS & Son 1976 to date Newsagents Both 49 & 51

The POST OFFICE now in the back of Smith's 2018 to date.
2022: Smith's are still in the same two shops now, along with the Post Office

53 HIGH STREET
H.MAHAMED 1899 Dental Surgeon
BRITISH BATA SHOE COMPANY 1950's Shoe shop
BATA SHOES 1960's Men, Women & Children's Shoes
BERKERTEX 1992
CLINTON'S CARDS 2003 Card shop
SUE RYDER 2006 to date Charity Shop

55 HIGH STREET
RODGERS 1890 Builders ?
J.G. BUGG 1899 Grocer
FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE 1930
ABC 1950's Restaurant/Bakery
COOMBES 1979 Bakery
THE BAKERS OVEN 2003 Bakers
NOSTRANO LOUNGE 2020 Coffee House

TILLY's Lane comes in at this point. Named after a 19th century Baker his business was where the Lane now comes out of the Two Rivers.

38 HIGH STREET OLD SHOP
LLOYDS NEWS 1887 Newspaper
GEORGE BONE 1937 - 1960's Tobacconist. Newsagents.
CIGARS sign

NEW SHOP Right Corner of Tilly's Lane
SWAG 1992 Jewellry
PANDORA 2010 Jewellry Charms. Moved to Norris Road 2021
FENG TECH 2018 to date Technical Company

40 & 42 HIGH STREET OLD SHOP
REEVES 1865-1870 Butchers
JOSEPH GARD GUBBINS 1889 Fancy Repository
STAR/INTERNATIONAL TEA CO. STORES 1890's Tea Brokers
Mrs M GRIFFITHS 1922 Needlework Depot
A GOODLAKE & SON 1922 Coal Merchant
DOLCIS 1930's - 1970's Fashionable Shoes
FREEMAN, HARDY & WILLIS 1992 Shoes

Central House to the right and Dexters to the left
Victorian times

44 HIGH STREET OLD SHOP
T COODING 1887 Drapers Linens
Mrs PRIMET 1899 Tobacconist & Hairdresser
W. WARNE 1922 Boot repairer
V. BADOIS 1930 Electrical Engineer ect. (Only Registered Electrical Contractor in the District.)
G. BONE 1937 Tobacconist
COXHEAD RENTALS 1967 TV Rentals
RENNIE 1976 Jeweller
HARRIS CARPETS 1980's Carpet store
J & H ?

46 HIGH STREET
W E REID 1887
YE STITCHERIE (F & J SAUNDERS) 1930 Sewing
JOHN BLUNT 1940's Shoes

46 HIGH STREET NEW SHOP combined 46 and 48 as one shop

48 HIGH STREET
F. SWINBURN 1899 Corn & Coal Merchant
CIVIC 1940's Electronics
CIVIC RADIO 1967 Radio Rentals
JON PAUL 1976 Men's wear
ABBEY NATIONAL BANK 1980's Banking

46/48/50 HIGH STREET
SANTANDER Took over Abbey Natiional 1999 to date. Banking

50 HIGH STREET
J McKEE 1899 Draper
LONDON COUNTY WESTMINSTER & PARR'S BANK 1922 Banking
J & M STONE 1937 Wireless Dealer
SALISBURYS HANDBAGS Ltd.1940's Handbags & Leather Goods
LEEDS PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY 1992 Banking
ABBEY NATIONAL 1990's Banking Changed name to Santander
SANTANDER 1999 Banking
GAMESTATION 2007 Computer Games
SUBWAY 2018 Sandwich shop

57/59 HIGH STREET known also as CENTRAL HOUSE
(see photo above)
This consisted of two shops with an up and downstairs often occupied sparately. In 1899 this was 2 shops 'Floyd's' Confectionery and 'Hoare & Sons' Hatters & Hosiary, with Dexters next to it at number 61 who then moved to 63

1899 CENTRAL HOUSE/57 HIGH STREET (downstairs)
W.F. FLOYD 1895-1929 Confectioner
MRS. GEDNEY 1930 Sweets & Cigarettes.
C. W. HIGGINS 1937 Confectioner
LAVELLS 1960's Tobacconist/Sweets
SPECTRA 1976 TV Rental
RADIO RENTALS 1979 TV rentals 57
SNAPPY SNAPS 2003 to date 1 hour photographs

1899 CENTRAL HOUSE/59 HIGH STREET
HOARE & SONS 1907-1922+ Hatters & Hosiery

STROHM'S 1946 Hairdressers. Upstairs Established 1936
CATTLEY STUDIOS 1960's Photographers,Hairdressers. Upstairs

57 - 59 HIGH STREET
JAMES WALKERS 1960's-1980's Jewellers 59 HIGH STREET Lower section with windows showing the jewellry. Clock outside
RATNERS 1992 Jewellers
CAFFE NERO 2020 Italian Coffee 57/59 High Street

52 HIGH STREET
ELIZABTH REDWORTH 1730 Landlady of Crown & Anchor pub
A. NEWELL 1899 Publican of the Crown & Anchor Pub
E.O. HUGHES 1922 Publican of the Crown & Anchor pub
R.OSLER 1930 Publican of the Crown & Anchor pub
Mr FRED SMITH 1945 Publican of the Crown & Anchor pub
CROWN & ANCHOR Pub. Closed in 1956. Demolished in 1957
S. PHILLIPS 1967 Footware
FRISBY'S 1976 Shoes
THE LEEDS 1980 ?
THE PRINCESS ALICE HOSPICE 2003 Charity Shop (moved across the road to 111 a & b)
I.TECH PHONES 2022 Sales & rep[airs

Central House today in 2022

CLOCKS ON THE HIGH STREET (1)

The large clock above is the one that still hangs outside the old Marks & Spencer shop (105)

CLOCKS ON THE HIGH STREET (2)

The 'James Walker's' Jewellers clock on the left hung along the High Street for many years. The 'Cattley' photographers clock that hung outside the Percy Harris shop for years is in the middle, and the clock on the right was the one that hung outside the Co-operative Society shop building on the Kingston Road in the 1950's.
There was another outside I think about 1922, at probably 6 High Street. I will update once I find the photo that I have saved somewhere.

54 HIGH STREET
R. LANE 1899 Photographer
A. MONTGOMERY 1930 Music Store (Pianos Gramophone records.)
T. WALTON Ltd 1937 Fruiterers
RYMANS 1960's to date Stationery & Office Equipment

The High Street was renumbered from about 1920 so the numbers may be wrong. I am trying to put them in numerical order, using the old numbers.

61 HIGH STREET
LEWIS DEXTER & Son. 1905 Bakery
(moved to 63 High Street in the 1940's)
W.G MORRIS 1930 (& SALTER 1946) Costumier later Ladies Wear

New Building
MIDLAND BANK 1950's Banking 61-63 HIGH STREET
HSBC BANK 2003 (Closed Down 2021) Banking 61, HIGH STREET

56 HIGH STREET Late Georgian & Victorian
Previously Westbourne House demolished by Reeves and new buildings put in place 1899
C. REEVES & SONS (Staines) Ltd. 1902 - late 1960's
Family Butchers By Appointment to HM The King.

HALIFAX BUILDING SOCIETY 1960's To date Banking

63 HIGH STREET
C. CLINCH 1922 Fruiterer
L. DEXTER & SONS. Ltd. CENTRAL CAFE. 1940's Luncheons, Teas, Private Catering. Bread delivered throughout the District. Golden Boy Outside

58 HIGH STREET
Previously Westbourne House demolished by Reeves and new buildings put in place 1899
CURTIS & TOTHILL 1899 Surgeons
JOHN PERRING 1914 Furnishings (new 64 - 66)
D. GREIG 1922 Tea Merchant
MacFISHERIES 1937 - late 1960's Fishmongers
MULTI BROADCAST 1960's Television Rental Company
SMOKER'S PARADISE 1991 Tobacco, Smokers Equipment

65 HIGH STREET
W. WALDER 1930 Builders ? Maybe where the Golden Boy originated before following Dexters road.
M. TURNER & Co. 1937 Chemical Engineers
WINKWORTH Machinery Co 1967

67 HIGH STREET
DALE & NEWBERY 1922 Solicitors
NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK 1985 to date Banking

60 HIGH STREET
Previously Westbourne House demolished by Reeves and new buildings put in place 1899
LONDON & PROVINCIAL BANK 1899 Banking
W. CHRISTIE & SON 1899 Drapers & Bootmakers
FREEMAN, HARDY & WILLIS 1922 - 1970's Shoes
CURTESS 1960's Shoes. 60 HIGH STREET
GREGGS BAKERY 2007 Take away baked snacks

69. HIGH STREET (Barclays Bank Building)
H. & H. J. ASHBY 1899 Wine & Spirit Merchant
VICTORIAN WINE CO 1899 Wines (Part of Ashby's)
BARCLAYS BANK Building 1930 Banking (T ASHBY & Co)
A. G. JENNER 1967 ?
Taken over by NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK when Barclays left. The original building is still there as I believe there is a listed status on it. History in the midst of a busy modern 21st century high street.

62 HIGH STREET
In this place was Westbourne House, owned by the Ashby family. Charles Reeves purchased it in 1899, demolished it and built some new shops in it's stead.
POST OFFICE 1902 - 1931 New Building by Reeves the Butchers
DAVID GREIG 1922 - 1970's Grocery Provisions
KEY DISCOUNT late 1970's Bulk Buying shop
McDONALDS mid 1970's to date, American Burger restaurant.

Entrance to Elmsleigh House 1800's

71 HIGH STREET
F. FLOYD 1895 Confectioner
J. B. ROBINSON 1922 Draper
PHILLIPS BROS 1922 Dairymen

BARCLAYS BANK 2003 Banking

64 - 66 HIGH STREET
J. BRIGHTWELL 1899 Draper & Milliner
SURGERY of Dr. Albert Curtis and Dr F.C. Tothill Pre 1920 (see Thames Street for this Doctor)
JOHN PERRING 1922 Furnishings
JOHN COLLIER 1960's Furniture
PEACOCKS 2003 Clothing
POUND WORLD 2017 Everything for a pound
ICELAND 2021 Frozen Food Supermarket

73 HIGH STREET
I. BROWN 1899 Oil & Colour Dealer
D. G. TOTT 1967 ?
TRAFFORD KING 1976 Bureau

73a HIGH STREET
G. CATTLEY 1976 Photographer

66-68 HIGH STREET

JOHN TEMPLE 1967 - late 1970's Tailors
TANDEM SHOES 1992 Footwear
QS 2003 Clothing
THREE 2020 Mobile phone store

68 HIGH STREET
W.G. ROBINSON 1899 Restaurant, China & Glass dealer
REGO LTD 1930 Men's Clothier
BRANDONS 1937 Tailors
ART WALLPAPERS 1967 - late 70's
HARVEY'S 1991 Drapery

75 HIGH STREET
Miss M. A. GORLE 1922 Drug Store
HOME & COLONIAL 1937 Large Grocery store
AINSLEY 1960's Men's Clothes
PERCY HARRISON 1965 Men's Outfitters

75a HIGH STREET
PETALS 1937 Florist
STELLA 1967 Ladies Wear

68A HIGH STREET
C & L THOMAS & Co., Ltd. 1930 Confectioners & Cafe
STARBUCKS 2018 American Coffee shop Closed 2022

70 HIGH STREET
HERBERT & HERBERT 1922 Chemist, photographers, hairdressers.
CYRIL LORD 1967 Carpet Sales
EASTERNS 1976 Carpets

NORRIS ROAD comes in to the High Street at this point nowdays from the Two Rivers shopping Centre

On one corner is
GOLDSMITHS 2000 Jewellers Established 1778

77 HIGH STREET
GUIDO BONE 1899 Tobacconist
Miss M. A. GORLE 1922 Drug Store
LLOYD'S BANK 1937 Banking

OTTAKAR'S 2003 Books
WATERSTONE'S 2015 Books

77a HIGH STREET
P. W. LACEY 1899 Cycle maker

72 HIGH STREET
C. KNIGHT 1899 Monumental Mason & Provision Dealer
Mrs D GALE 1922 Ladies Costumier, Tailor-made items
T.W. SMITH & A.A. ALEXANDER 1922 Dental Surgeons
STEAD & SIMPSON 1937 - 1980's Shoe & Boot Dealers

72a HIGH STREET
D. STRATTON BRUCE 1937 Dental Sugeon

79 HIGH STREET
PHILLIP Bros 1922 Dairymen
MONTAGUE BURTON 1930's-1980's Tailors
ALBEMARIE BILLIARD Club 1937 upstairs
SNOOKER HALL 1960's upstairs

on the other side of Norris Road is

DOROTHY PERKINS 2000 Dress shop
PRET A MANGER 2016 Sandwich & Coffee shop

There was a beautiful classy building here, (number 74) I don't know if it had a name. Virgos (see below) had their shop in it. I don't know when it was demolished, all of a sudden it wasn't in the photos. Such a shame. Also 'The Mansion' that was in this spot from 1837 (Built by Margaret Pope, the daughter of Dr. Pope, the physician to King George ll. Margaret herself had the Pope school in Thames Street and the girls school as well.) It was said to be demolished in early 1900, but I have not, as yet, found a date.

81 HIGH STREET
E. HERRIDGE 1922 Photographer
A. BAKER & Co 1937 Tobacconists
THOROGOOD 1976 Greengrocer

The large Elmsleigh Centre entrance is located in this space now. 1985 to date

To the left of the entrance was/is:
PETER RICHARDS 1985 Clothing
MONSOON/ACCESSORIZE 2010 Fashion
TESCOS 2022 Groceries

To the right of the entrance is:
H.SAMUEL 1985 to date Jewellers
See all shops that were/are in the Elmsleigh Centre lower down the page.

This is the building that was demolished. 74 High Street

83 HIGH STREET
NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK OF ENGLAND 1922 Banking
HOME & COLONIAL STORE 1930 Large Grocer
PERCY HARRISON 1967 Outfitters

74 HIGH STREET
E. WELCH 1899 Boot repairers
BENJAMIN LUTHER VIRGO 1914 -1970's Watchmaker & Jeweller
In 1914 Mr Virgo lent out rooms above his shop to house the Belgian refugees.
new building.
PRINCESS ALICE HOSPICE CHARITY SHOP 1992 Charity
BETFRED 2018 Betting Shop

85 HIGH STREET
W TOPPIN 1899 Greengrocer
NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK OF ENGLAND 1930 Banking

76 HIGH STREET
Mrs. H. WICKS Hairdresser
BRIGHTWELL'S 1880's Draper & Milliner
A.L. CARTER 1930 Draper
SCOTCH WOOL & HOSIERY 1937 - 1967 Wool
D.E.R. 1976 TV rentals
WOOLWICH BUILDING SOCIETY 1992 Banking
DIXONS, THE LINK 2003 Mobile phones
BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION 2018 Sales for Charity

87 HIGH STREET
F.C. DIXON 1922 Furnishing & Ironmonger
BOOTS the CHEMIST 1967 Chemist 87 & 89 HIGH STREET
Moved to 95-99 in January 1976

89 HIGH STREET
A.E. MARDON 1922 Tailor & Outfitter

78 - 84 HIGH STREET
WAY BROS Fishmongers & Poulterer
STAINES COLONIAL STORES 1880's Mr. Robinson's General store

TIMOTHY WHITE'S 1937 Chemist 78 HIGH STREET
TIMOTHY WHITE'S & TAYLOR'S 1967 Chemist 78 HIGH STREET
TIMOTHY WHITE'S 1977 Chemist 78 HIGH STREET
PERCY CROFTS 1954 Outfitters 80 HIGH STREET
BROOK STREET BUREAU 1976 Employent Bureau 80 HIGH STREET
BOOTS THE OPTICIANS 2007 Optician 78-88 HIGH STREET
A. COLLINS 1922 Ham & Beef Dealer 82 HIGH STREET
JAX STORES 1967-1976 Ladies Wear 82-84 HIGH STREET
J. BOSTON 1922 Electrical Engineers 84 HIGH STREET
MAY & MAY 1930 Ladies Outfitter 84 HIGH STREET
SHOEZONE 2018 Large shoe store.

91 HIGH STREET
C. REEVES 1899 Butcher
CRANES & Co 1922 Dyers & Cleaners
THE DAPHNE 1930 Confectioners. Misses Gower & Veyssiere
BRIDGET (Miss Wolfe) 1937 Cafe
MULTI BROADCAST 1967 TV Rental
REED EMPLOYMENT 1976 Employment Agency
WILLIAM HILL 2004 ish Betting Office
TALKING TREE CAFE 2022 Community Cafe

86 -88 HIGH STREET
WILLETT (MR. ALBERT WILLETT) & SON, 1880 Veterinary Surgeons
Opposite Woolworths. (Down the back of the alley.) F. W. WILLETT, A. E. WILLETT, Mr. REX A WILLETT (1927 -1964), Dr. Charles Boyd joined in 1960's. Moved to the Kingston Road in 1976. Willetts were Vets to all of the Monarchs horses from Queen Victoria to Queen Elizabeth ll, probably even today with King Charles lll (2022 Still on the Kingston Rd near to Worple Road.)
T.FOSTER & Co 1930 Wine & Spirit Merchant. (On the actual High Street)
NURSE CHERRY S.R.N 1930 Registered Nurse
WOOLWICH EQUITABLE BUILDING SOCIETY 1976 Banking
MVC 2003 Music & Video Club 78-88 HIGH STREET
CEX 2018 -to date Second hand Gaming Products

90 HIGH STREET
GOODALE and CO. 1922 Monumental Mason
REEVES & SONS 1930 Pork Butchers Ect.
SHERRY'S of PUTNEY 1969 Linens
SHERRY'S of PUTNEY 1976 Furnishing Fabrics
ROSEBY'S 1980's-2020's Linens Curtains, Bedding, Household Products
Demolished 2020

91a HIGH STREET
FLINN & SON LTD. 1930 Cleaners Etc.
CARD CENTRE 1967
CARD FAIR 1992

93 HIGH STREET
F.C. TOTHILL 1899 Surgeon & Public Vaccinator
WILLIAM HENRY PLEDGER 1910 - 1930. Supply Stores
DUNNS 1930s, Mens High Class Outfittters & Shoes
VODAFONE 2003 to date. Mobile phones

I remember a small tobacconist/sweet shop in this area, from what is now the Elmsleigh Centre entrance to this spot, next to a bus stop. I sometimes used to stop in there on my way home from work (Woolworths) in the early 1960's. I remember it being very tiny, with a tobacco smell. Cannot remember the name of it though. It seemed very old though, maybe it was a Bone tobacconist, Can anyone else remember any details about it? Please contact me if you do. Thanks.

92 HIGH STREET
T.W. NICHOLS 1922 Confectioner
MAYPOLE DAIRY 1930 Dairy
I believe this was behind the row of shops originally. there is nothing showing on photos at the time this row was demolished.
BOOKERS LIGHTING & RADIO 1967 Electrical shop
RUMBELOWS 1976 TV & electrical
Demolished 2020

94 HIGH STREET
J.W. HAYLOCK Ltd. 1922 Boot Factory Etc.
LINDY'S FASHIONS 1967 Women's Clothes
GRANADA TV 1970's Television sales shop
ACADEMY WINDOWS 2003 Replacement Windows & Doors
SWAG 2003 Jewellers
HERB & HEALTH 2007 Health Food
Demolished 2020

93 HIGH STREET Dunn's logo built into the wall.

96 HIGH STREET
MacFISHERIES LTD. 1922 Fish & Poultry To 58 High Street in 1937
DOROTHY PERKINS 1967 Women's wear
SUPERSNAPS 1970's Photographers
MARC JASON SHOEWORLD 2008 Shoes
Demolished 2020

95 HIGH STREET
GEORGE BONE1920 Tobacconist
JOHN COLLIERS 1967 House Furnishers 95/99 HIGH STREET
BOOTS the CHEMIST 1976 Chemist 95/99 HIGH STREET

97 HIGH STREET
SINGER SEWING MACHINE DEPOT 1930 Repairs by Skilled Singer workmen
E BONE & SON 1937 Motor Engineers & Undertakers

98 HIGH STREET
CHIVERS & CO. 1922 Ladies Outfitters
WALLPAPER STORES 1937 Wallpapers
CROWN WALLPAPER 1967 Wallpaper/paint
LONDON DISCOUNT CLOTHES 1976 Clothing
COURT CARPETS 1980's Carpet Store
COMMUNICATION CENTRE 2003 Mobile Phones
Demolished 2020

99 HIGH STREET
CARPENTER & CO. 1850's to 1920's Woodworker/craftsman. Restored/repaired horse drawn carriages & later cars. Named Queen Victoria among his clients!
(Also an addition in 101/103)
MRS E. BONE 1922 Fancy Repository
E.J. BONE & Sons 1930 Undertakers, Motor Engineers Cars for Hire. Established since 1830
STAINES GARAGE LTD 1930
JOHN COLLIERS 1954 Furniture 95/97 HIGH STREET
BOOTS 1976 Chemists. 95/97 HIGH STREET Later moved to Two Rivers
POUNDLAND 2010 Pound shop

99, 101, 103 High Street from 1850 to 1940's

100 HIGH STREET FREDERICK BARTINGTON Late 1890's Dairy COVELLS early 1900's. Dairyman Also known as CROWN DAIRY HERD & CLARKE LTD. 1930 Dairyman SANDERS Bros. 1937 Grocers LEADERS SHOES LTD. 1966 Shoe shop PARSLOWS 1976 Coffee & Griddle Room DOLLEN & ACHISON 1970's Opticians EDGE 2003 Clothing Demolished 2020	WHITE LION Public House and 101/105 HIGH STREET Next to the White Lion Public House. 101/105 HIGH STREET. Pre Woolworths same place. These buildings were all demolished either for the new Woolworths or Marks & Spencer buildings The White Lion was demolished in 1956 to make way for the new road system. Shops also demolished in this area in 1974 for the South Street Project were The FIFTY SHILLING TAILORS, A TOY SHOP that was previously a Fruit shop, and DENNEYS OF WINDSOR BAKERY. *MUMFORD & LOBB* Had a number of shops and a warehouse that stood behind Woolworths. I remember watching that being pulled down from our office in Woolworths.
102/104 HIGH STREET BRIGHTWELL & MATTHEWS 1899 Tailors MATTHEWS BROS. 1922 Gent's Outfitters GOODWORTHS STORES 1937 102 HIGH STREET LEROY 1937 Ladies Outfitter 104 HIGH STREET LILLEY & SKINNER 1967-1970's Footwear DEVELOPING & PRINTING 1970's Photographers 102 High Street THE NAIL & BODY Co. 2003 Beauty Therapy 102 High Street The BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION 2003 Charity shop 104 High Street (moved further down the High Street (76) after this store was demolished,) Demolished 2020	101/103 HIGH STREET WILLIAM CARPENTER'S pre 1899 Coach & Body Works CARPENTER & SON. 1922 Woodworker/craftsman. Restored/repaired horse drawn carriages & later cars. Named Queen Victoria among his clients! (Also an addition in 101/103) CHRISTIE'S MOTOR WORKS Pre 1922 F W WOOLWORTH & CO 1937-2000 General Store. Five & Dime from the USA. Closed down early 2000's As did most Woolworths at that time THE WOOLWICH 2007 Banking
106 HIGH STREET H.W. GINN 1922 Cycle & Sports Stores. Meccano & Hornby The LONDON CYCLE & SPORTS Co. 1930 CURRY'S 1937 Cycle Dealers CURRY'S 1967 Radio & TV CURRY'S 1976 Electrical Items. Later moved to Two Rivers SMOKEMART 1970's Tobacconist/Confectioner Demolished 2020	105/107 HIGH STREET Wm & MYRIAM SYMMONDS 1922 Antique dealers Mrs. G LAURIE 1930 Antiques 105 HIGH STREET GRIFFITHS BROS 1930 Outfitters 107 HIGH STREET E BONE & SONS LTD.1933 Cars Hire Service MARKS & SPENCER. 1937 Clothing Store. Later food added. Established 1937. Moved to Two Rivers, food only, 2018 SPORTS DIRECT 2022 Sports Equipment 107 - 109 HIGH STREET MUMFORD & LOBB 1922 Furnishers
108 HIGH STREET EVELYN H. CONRADE 1922 Greengrocer E.J. FAREBROTHER 1930 Fruiterer, ect. ELIZABTH ANNE 1937 Fancy Draper ALAN CROFTS SHOES 1970's Men's Shoes GALE EMPLOYMENT AGENCY 1976 Demolished 2020	109 HIGH STREET PEARKS DAIRIES Ltd. 1930 Milk Products J.H. DEWHURST 1950's Butchers & Fruiterer WILLIAM HILL 2003 Bookies ADMIRAL 2010 Gaming, Casino 109a HIGH STREET J CARRUTHERS 1930 Ladies Hairdresser Mrs DAVIES 1937 Ladies Hairdresser GERRARDS 1967 Ladies Hairdresser BROADMEAD 1967 TV & Radio LLOYDS 1976 TV, Electrical CURRY'S ELECTRICAL 1992 TV's and all electricals
110 HIGH STREET WOODS 1884 Mrs ALICE BEER 1922 Confectioner Mrs. HERRIDGE 1930 Confectioner J. FELDSTEIN 1937 Confectioner A.F.GOWER 1946 High class tobacconist & Confectioner MEESONS LTD. 1950's ? RELAY 1960's TV Store EASTERN CARPET STORES 1967 Carpets RELIANCE 1970's Insurance GALE EMPLOYMENT AGENCY 1976 Job Agency TATTERS 1990's Crafts & Materials Demolished 2020 For Hotel 90 to 110 HIGH STREET PREMIER INN HOTEL took over the space from the above 10 demolished shops in 2021	111 & 111a HIGH STREET J.L. MILLETT 1960's Camping, Outdoor leisure, clothes (Previously at 137 High Street) ALEXANDRE 1967 TAILOR 111 JOHN COLLIER 1976 Tailors LES SMITH 1992 Car Accessories AUTOMATE 2003 Car Accessories PAMPURREDPETS 2007 Pet shop 111 HIGH STREET 111b HIGH STREET RICHARD SHOPS 1967 Womens Fashions. 111b THE FIRST AVENUE 1992 Ladies Fashions JESSOPS 2003 Photographers MANPOWER 2007 Employment Agency 111a & b HIGH STREET THE PRINCESS ALICE HOSPICE SHOP 2018 Charity Shop (was at 52 High Street early 2000's.) 113 HIGH STREET/SOUTH STREET MUMFORD & LOBB 1937 Furnishers PETS CORNER established 1968. Pets shop upstairs DIVISION 2018 Hiring Drivers. 115 HIGH STREET FORD SERVICES DEPOT (Mr. T. W. CRIMBLE, later his son Roy took over the business.) 1922 Car servicing. Tommy Crimble (Fire Chief of the old Staines Voluntary Fire Brigade) was responsible for converting the horse drawn fire engines to motor Vehicles. Crimbles moved to the Kingston Road MUMFORD & LOBB 1946 China, glass, furniture Demolished in 1970 for the one way system
112 HIGH STREET LONDON CENTRAL MEAT Co 1884 THE PARIS 1922 Picture House THE EMPIRE CINEMA Ltd. 1930 Picture House When the building was being demolished in 1997, the old Art Deco auditorium ceiling was found above a false ceiling. RETLAW'S TOYS 1976 Toy Store GAMLEY'S TOYS 1970's Toy Store Demolished 1997 To make way for Mustard Mill Road widening	THE WHITE LION Public House said to be from Elizabthan times. Had a Court House, jail rooms, and Social rooms housed inside the building. It was demolished in 1956 to make way for the new traffic layout. (South Street). Mr & Mrs LEWIS Publicans 1870's E. NEWPORT Publican 1930
114 HIGH STREET W MEARE 1884 Butcher Mrs MATILDA LAURIE, Mrs M Stevens. 1922 Milliner, Etc. BELLMAN's WOOLS 1950's Wool shop RECORD SCENE 1960's Records & Music VIDEO CLUB 1970's Videos TATTERS 1980's to demolition in the 1990's Crafts & Materials, moved to the new corner at 110 High Street Demolished 1997 To make way for Mustard Mill Road widening	117 HIGH STREET REEVES 1870 Butchers Mr Reeves purchased Westbourne House in 1902 demolished it and made shops there (60 & 62 HIGH STREET) A new butchers shop was added in this location, (117) in 1887 MUMFORD & LOBB 1930 Furniture Ect. DENNEYS OF WINDSOR 1967 Bakers Pulled down for the new road system in the 60's
THE IRON BRIDGE Railway line came through at this point. Staines High Street Station was there in the First World War. it closed in 1916. The bridge was built in Victorian times when the trains came through, and was renovated in 2022. A Refreshment Stall was added on this side of the road. FRANKS REFRESHMENT STALL 1960's	119 HIGH STREET (Under Iron Bridge) A. WILLIS & SON 1930 Fruiterers etc. BRIDGE FISHERIES/HAZEL'S 1960's/1970s FISH STALL TRACEY's FLOWERS 1980 to date Florist
116 HIGH STREET THE GARIBALDI (1890's Mrs Davenport Landlady) (1901 Ted Ayling, son of previous Landlady, Landlord) ( Mrs M. A. Ayling, widow of previous Landlord. Landlady) ( 1930 C.J.Godden, Landlord) (1967 W. D. Cruickshank, Landlord) (1976 Mr. Don Coles, Landlord) Public House Originally sold Ashby's Staines-brewed Beer. It was originally a timber building that was pulled down in the early 1930's in C.J. Godden's time, and rebuilt in brick Today in 2022 the pub is a restaurant & bar called the Purple Lounge	121 HIGH STREET/STATION PATH CHERRY & BONE 1899 Auctioneers - John Bone, (1878. Appointed Registrar of Births & Deaths) Miss A. S. BONE (1905 - Took over her fathers appointment of Registrar of Births & Deaths) Miss BONE 1930 Art, Needlework Mrs A. S. OWEN 1937 Needlework Depot YE CORNER SHOPPE 1967 Wools THE CORNER SHOP 1976 Needlework Etc. CANAAN CHRISTIAN BOOK CENTRE. 1990's to date
118 HIGH STREET This is the oldest surviving working building in Staines. It is from the 1500's It is a 'll' listed building. It is still used today. JOHN BONE 1858 Newsagents Mrs. S.H. BONE (Widow of John Bone) 1905 Confectioner TAYLOR & CO 1922 Newsagents J.H BONE Ltd.1930 Newsagent Mrs JOHN GRIFFITHS (Nee Bone) 1976 Newsagent Ect. I believe the Bone's worked this shop for decades I remember my dad getting the newspaper from here, I would go with him some Saturday's, the shop had very low ceilings. You went down a few steps at the door, to make it the right height. It was a quaint but comfortable looking shop. The people were always friendly. This was in the 1950's I am sure that it was still run by the Bone family. (The Bone family were in business in Staines for over 200 years.) When some changes were made inside the shop an old Hearth was found covered over. Also when the shops next to it were demolished a painting was found on the outside wall of a bull fighting scene. It was said to have been painted by the Restaurant that had been there at one point. The joke was that 'Banksy'* had painted it. (More information on 121 High Street to the right.) CONTRACT OPTIONS 2000 to date. Job Centre 2022 - From number 120 HIGH STREET (inclusive) to what was 142 HIGH STREET /the corner of Fairfield Ave are high rise apartments LONDON SQUARE APARTMENTS 2021 High Rise * Banksy is a street artist in the UK who comes and paints something at night quietly and leaves. No one knows who he is, but his work is loved.	123 HIGH STREET J. BOSTON 1930 Electrical & Radio Engineer A LEWIS & Co 1937 Tobacconists RIVIERA STEAKHOUSE 1976 Restaurant FRANCESCO'S 2003 Restaurant I TERRONI 2021 Restaurant 125 HIGH STREET STAINES & EGHAM NEWS 1937 Newspaper ROBERT TRACEY 2003 Tailors (previously in the Market Square during the 60's) 127 HIGH STREET M. FLOYD & SONS 1922 Ironmongers (Heating & Sanitary Specialists) LITTLE ME 1967 Children's fashion YOUNG STYLES 1990's Fashions GREGORY BROWN 2007 Estate Agent 127a HIGH STREET TRAVILLA LTD 1967 - late 1970's Travel Agent WALCH EMPLOYMENT 1992 Emplyment Agency
120 HIGH STREET GALE, POWER & Co. 1930, 1960's 1985 House Agents, Ect. J. HEWITT 1937 Soft Furnishings A. S. OWEN 1967 ? GALE & POWER 2003 Property Service SALESROOM FOR LONDON SQUARE APARTMENTS 2021 Sales 8 to 10 stories high 1 & 2 bedroom studio apartments from 122 to 142 High Street	129 HIGH STREET C. PARSLOW 1922 Hairdressers J.F. HARRIS 1930 Bakers & Confectioners. Teas. See also 17 High Street R. MARTIN 1937 Drug Store E. MOSS 1946 Chemist MOTORIST SHOP 1976 Car requisites RANI BOUTIQUE 1992 Ladies Fashions KINGDOM PERSONAL COMPUTERS 2003 Computers NAWA BARBER 2022 Barbers
122 HIGH STREET FAIRFIELD HOUSE 1860's (Private House owned by Dr. Walter Satchell and his wife. (Who was American.) FAIRFIELD HOUSE (owned by Dr De la Motte) MARMADUKES Hotel & Restaurant SEVENS 1894 Hotel This building was pulled down in 1927 and a new building was erected in it's place which was the MAJESTIC CINEMA 1930 Mr. LOUIS CLARKE, 1930 First Manager. T.C. PEARCE Majestic Cinema Manager This beautiful lush Cinema was then demolished in 1961 and an ugly looking building was erected that had offices inside and shops on the street frontages. It was called MAJESTIC HOUSE which was used for offices, including the Inspector of Taxes, Customs & Excise office and various retailers 1970's STAINES HI-FI 1976 Music SARDAR HI-FI 1985 Video & Microwave FIRST CALL CONTRACT SERVICES 2003 Employment agency Demolished 2018 LONDON SQUARE APARTMENTS 2021 High Rise 124 HIGH STREET (MAJESTIC HOUSE) VICTORIA WINE Co. 1967-1976 Wine sales OXFAM 2003 Charity Shop. Majestic House Demolished 2018 LONDON SQUARE APARTMENTS 2021 High Rise	131 HIGH STREET Mr. F. W. LEWIS & SON Since 1896. Originally basketry. They also had a herd of cattle and they sold milk door to door as well. Mr. C. F. LEWIS/Mr. R. D MILNER to date Furniture. During the War Mr Lewis with a few other men made baskets to drop medical and other supplies to the forces. One of the final basket-ware pieces was a bath chair for John Ashby, of the Ashby Bank and Brewery, it was made by C.F. Lewis. 133 HIGH STREET A. P. HOARE 1937 Gents Outfitter WILLIAMS BROS 1967 Grocers 133 - 135 High Street BUDGENS 1971 Grocers YHA ADVENTURE SHOP 1992 Sports items HOMELOOK 2007 Furniture 133-135 High Street CAFE RICO 2007 Coffee Shop 133 HIGH STREET PORTO RICCO 2018 Portuguese/Brazilian Restaurant MONDO PIZZA 2021 133 High Street
126 HIGH STREET (MAJESTIC HOUSE) S. CASTLE 1937 Florist SKETCHLEY CLEANERS 1967 Clothing dry cleaners THE FLOWER GALLERY 1976 Florist RONI HAIR 2003 Hairdressers (Moved to Thames Street) Demolished 2018 LONDON SQUARE APARTMENTS 2021 High Rise CO-OP 2022 Small general store. Street level under the apartments 128 HIGH STREET DOMESTIC BARGAINS Ltd. 1937 Electrical Accessories MANDY FOOTWEAR 1967 Shoes THE HIRE SHOP 1976 Equipment Hire HSS HIRE SHOP 2007 Tool Hire 128a HIGH STREET HOME CHARM STORES 1967 Homewear store HFC TRUST 1976 Banking Demolished 2018 LONDON SQUARE APARTMENTS 2021 High Rise 130 HIGH STREET STAINES AGRICULTURAL SUPPLIES 1937 Bird Foods STAINES STEAK HOUSE 1967 restaurant PREMIER LOCKSMITHS 2007 Lock specialists Demolished 2018 130a HIGH STREET THE RAINCOAT HOUSE 1967 Coat shop 'B' KIDS 1992 Children's wear Demolished 2018 LONDON SQUARE APARTMENTS 2021 High Rise	135 HIGH STREET WILLIAMS BROS 1937 Direct Supply Stores 131 - 135 High Street BUDGEN 1976 Grocery Store SMILE STUDIO 2021 Dental work 137 HIGH STREET JAMES EARL 1933 Coffee Rooms J.L. MILLETT 1930 - 1992 Clothier, Surplus stores (later moved to 111 High Street) HALIFAX GALE & POWER 2007 Estate Agent MARTIN & CCO 2021 Sales & Letting 139 HIGH STREET LIPSCOMBES & Co CYCLES 1922 Cycles & Prams LIPSCOMBES & Sons 1960's Prams, Bikes & Childrens furnishings LIPSCOMBES 1976 Baby Carriages The shop was enlarged in about 1973 SZECHUAN RESTAURANT 1992 Chinese Restaurant MASTERLI 2003 Restaurant KOGURYO 2021 Korean Restaurant
132 HIGH STREET MOSSBRIDGE & SAVAGE 1890-1918 Auctioneer & Estate Agents MIss E.M. KELFORD 1937 Chiropodist GALE & POWER 1967 Estate Agent GENERAL POST OFFICE New Building made especially for the PO. They moved into this building in 1931. The Post Office moved to share the W.H.SMITHS shop in the High Street (41) when this Post office building was due to be demolished 2000's BLUE STAR CARS 2007 Private car hire Demolished 2018 LONDON SQUARE APARTMENTS 2021 High Rise 134 HIGH STREET Mr. ALEX BROZEL 1920's Optician Mr. HAROLD WICKHAM 1937 - 1970's Optician Mr. JOHN WICKHAM 1976 Optician FLIGHTSAVERS 1992 Travel Agents HARLEYS 2003 SANDWICH BAR ORCHARD & SHIPMAN 2007 Estate Agent 134-136 HIGH STREET BAIRSTOW EVES 2007 Estate Agent 134-136 HIGH STREET Demolished 2018 LONDON SQUARE APARTMENTS 2021 High Rise 136 HIGH STREET DUDLEY W HARRIS & Co. 1933-1967 Estate Agent MANN & Co. 1976 -1992 Estate Agent Demolished 2018 LONDON SQUARE APARTMENTS 2021 High Rise	141 HIGH STREET E.C. COLWILL 1930 Confectioner & Tobacconist FOX & Co 1937 Tobacconists JOHN COLLIER & Sons 1976 Furniture CARPET MART 1992 Carpets 143 HIGH STREET GOODALE & Co 1937 Monumental Masons 145 HIGH STREET S.W. ALEXANDER 1930. Ham & Beef Store C. F. CLARK 1937 Ham & Beef Dealer 147 HIGH STREET Miss CHRISTIE 1930 Toys Etc. BRIDGE FISHERIES 1937 Fishmongers PEARL ASSURANCE 1976 Insurance brokers The above 4 addresses were all incorporated in the following Companies in 2003 141-147 HIGH STREET THE LITTEN TREE 2003 Pub SHANGHAI RESTAURANT 2007 Restaurant STAINES FOOD COURT 2020 Individually run, mini-kitchens Asian, Thai, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, Indian
138 & 140 HIGH STREET E & G GOMM 1910 Coal & Corn Merchants. G. GOMM Ltd. 1930 Coal, Corn & Forage Merchants Moved to Thames Street in 1961 Demolished 2018 LONDON SQUARE APARTMENTS 2021 High Rise 142 HIGH STREET A. WRIGHTSON 1930 Jeweller, Ect. DUNN'S FOOTWEAR 1937 Shoes PHILLIP's FOOTWEAR 1967 Shoes THE SHOE CENTRE 1976 Shoes JOHN GRANT & Co. 1985 Furnished Lettings BADGERS 1992 Estate Agents Demolished 2018 LONDON SQUARE APARTMENTS 2021 High Rise	149 HIGH STREET MEYERS Bros 1937 Fruiterers PET SHOP 1975 CANNES VIDEO SHOP 1992 Videos for rent TONY'S OFF LICENCE 2003 Alcohol Tobacco 151 HIGH STREET M. TAYLOR 1930 Butcher H. BROOKER 1937 - 1976 Butcher SHAHEE MAHAL 1976 to date. Indian Restaurant 153/155 HIGH STREET F W WOOLWORTH & CO 1930's General Store. Five & Dime from the USA. JAY'S 1937 - 1976 Furnishing Stores WOODHOUSE 1976 Furnishing Stores BARGAIN CATALOGUE SHOP 1992 Home shopping BEDTIME SUPERSTORE2003 Beds 155 High Street
*FAIRFIELD AVENUE* There were Victorian houses along Fairfield Ave. *From the corner of the High Street are High Rise Apartments Buildings, More are being built in this area.* On the even side of the road to the bend in the road are more apartment buildings.(Epsom) Then the rest of the road is general housing up until it meets the London Road where more high rise buildings are being erected. 2022 3 FAIRFIELD AVE. PRIVATE COMPANY 2021 5 FAIRFIELD AVE. STAINES CHIROPRACTIC & OTHER THERAPIES 2021 Health	157 HIGH STREET W. RUSHWORTH 1930 Photographer Etc. GEORGE FRANCIS 1967 Outfitters EUROPA STEAK HOUSE 1976 Restaurant THE ANCIENT RAJ 2003 Restaurant GRAND GRILL 2022 restaurant 157a HIGH STREET VANESSA NAILS 2007 Manicure & nails ADAM BARBERS 2022 Hairdressers 157a, High Street SINGH HUB 2022 Phone & Vape THAI MASSAGE & NAILS 2022 Beauty
144 HIGH STREET Corner of FAIRFIELD AVENUE MODERN LIBRARIES Ltd. 1937 Circulating Library RADIO RENTALS 1967-1980 Radio & TV rentals TOWNENDS 2007 Estate Agents STIRLING ACKROYD 2021 Estate Agents 146-148 HIGH STREET HEPWORTHS 1967-1980 Tailors SOLICITORS 1980's - 2010's Upstairs BENNETTS INSURANCE 2003 Insurance THE FROST PARTNERSHIP 2007 Estate Agent	159 HIGH STREET DONALD 1930 Draper etc DOROTHY PERKINS 1937 Ladies outfitters LENNARDS Ltd 1967 Footwear KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN 1976 Chicken take away TIKKA DELIGHT 2019 Take away ROCKY'S 2022 Take away 159a HIGH STREET PROPERTY PERSONNEL 2000 Recruitment
150, HIGH STREET E. C. COLVILL 1937 Tobacconist KAY STAINES Ltd 1967 Cycle Dealer EATAWAY 1976 Bake House HERBIE 1992 Pizza Takeaway DOMINOS PIZZA 2003 Pizza (Closed) 152 HIGH STREET CONNY'S 1937 Milliners CO-OPERATIVE PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY 1967 Banking NATIONWIDE BUILDING SOCIETY 1976 Banking PIZZA HUT 2003 to date. Pizza	161 HIGH STREET G. LASLETT 1930 - 1980 Draper & Outfitters DAREK LIGHT & Co.1985 AUctioneers, Surveyors, Estate Agent REGENTS ESTATE AGENTS 1992 Property services VITAMIN SHOP 2019 Vitamins
154 HIGH STREET M.HACKMAN LTD. 1930's. Coats, Costumes, Gowns & Millinery. Was in 150, 152 & 154 156 HIGH STREET V. & D.KEALE 1937 Magneto, Dynamo, Starter & Battery Repairs. All types of Radio Serviced. Fully Qualified Engineers. MERCURY DRY CLEANERS 1967 Cleaners N.W. JENNINGS & SONS 1967 Portable Buildings R. DEACON 1967 Motor Engineers RIVERSIDE CONCRETE Co.1967 Concrete W.J. NEWTON 1967 Panel Beaters A.F. MITCHELL & Co. 1967 Engine Reconditioners *This sounds like it was either a big building, or a group of companies working together, they were all in 1967 EGHAM EMPLOYMENT AGENCY 1976 Employment Agency FOREST 1992 Estate Agents	163 HIGH STREET FITZSIMMONDS BROS 1930 Music Warehouse MAXWELL & SON 1967 Musical Instruments ELECTRONIC ACCORDIANS Ltd. 1976 Musical instruments MERIT INSURANCE BROKERS 1992 Insurance ACADEMY INSURANCE 2007 Insurance BOBBY'S FOOD & WINE 2019 Off Licence
158 - 162 HIGH STREET (pre 1960's) STAINES MOTOR WORKS c1905 Repair shop & Garage E & G GOMM 1910 Corn, Coal, Seed Merchant By Royal Appointment Moved to Thames Street 1961 KAY'S CYCLE DEALERSHIP 1937	165 HIGH STREET E. MOSS Ltd 1930-1976 Chemist SUNSET CHEMIST 1992 to date Dispensing chemist
158 - 162 HIGH STREET post 1960's STAINES TANDORI RESTAURANT 1970's STAINES HOUSE: 1976 - 1992 Offices 1976 MFI FURNISHINGS 1976	167 HIGH STREET ALFRED TYLER & SONS LTD 1930 Boots & Shoes LENNARDS LTD 1937 Boots & shoes WESTERN RENTALS 1967 TV REntals SAM COWAN 1976 Turf Accountant LADBROKES 1992 Bookmakers LOTUS NAILS 2019 Nail Bar
In the photo below: The large tower block was North Thames House, headquarters of British Gas, Centrica and the Automobile Association (the AA). It was demolished in 1998, long before all the other buildings were demolished and the land was just left, there were billboards all around it promising a lot of ideas that never materialised. 2022: This plot of land is at present having a large multi story building erected on it In 1998, a 'dig' was done under what was Staines House (156-162 High Street) and the results were as follows: 'The earliest evidence recovered from the site was a collection of prehistoric flints. The earliest features identified were two human burials, one a double inhumation - possibly a parent and child'. The old Police station was opposite here on the London Road, previously it had only one floor and was a Doctor's residence and surgery. The Police took it over in 1876 and another floor was built. After the move to the newer premises on Kingston Road the police station was converted into flats The new modern Police Station is located just along the Kingston Road where the Kingston Road School was.	169 HIGH STREET Mrs ADA HORSMAN 1930 Milliner CORDELL Ltd. 1967 Outfitters GRAND CAFE 1992 Bar HIGH SOCIETY MUSIC BAR 2003 Bar NICHE BAR 2007 Bar KAFES 2019 Cafe 171 HIGH STREET Mrs S.A. SALMON 1930 Fruiterer etc. A. L. BOTHWELL 1937 Butcher MACMEAT 1967 Butcher DAVID HUNT 1976 Tool Merchant EXPRESS DRY CLEANERS 2003 Clothes Cleaners Behind this parade of shops in the late 1800's/early 1900's was the Candle Factory, that was burned down in 1924. The chimney showed above everything else in those days The land was later sold to Crimbles who had their workshops there.
2022: Business Blocks are from this address to the London Road 2022: New High Rise Buildings are now being erected where the High Street meets London Road up to where Fairfield Ave meets the London Road, on this side of the road	173 HIGH STREET A WRIGHTSON 1930 Jewellers, Watchmakers repairs FRANKS Ltd. 1937 Butchers PARSLOWS 1967 Bakers BIS 1976 Staff Agency BENTLEYS 2003 Sandwich Bar CUTTING IMAGE 2020 Gents Grooming & Ladies Hair Beauty & Nails CACAO 2022 Cafe.Same shop as Cutting Image NEW 2022

The top of the High Street leading on to the London Road in the 1960's