Guess the Place

[johnfilmer]

I know that view only too well, so I’ll keep quiet.

[MartinR]

From Kent Messenger Online: "A shopkeeper is preparing to wrap up her business and blames “dire footfall” in the town for the store's demise after 155 years." so possible not a chemist?

[grandarog]

Thanks Lutonman . Pretty sure it was a Chemist back in the 1950's ,I seem to remember buying Teats for the Soc Lambs Bottles there.
Here's the next one from my excursions.

[Lutonman]

Well done Grandarog.


Again this was a clue on a Faversham treasure trail around the town.


Over to you.

[MartinR]

I see that the shop is described as "Mock Tudor" and the brickwork above is at least double thickness.  It's a Victorian building, so where they nabbed the gargoyles and shields from is anyone's guess.

[grandarog]

The Stationary Shop .No 91,Preston Street on Corner of  and Market Street.
There is one atop the frame supports each side of the Doorway.

[Lutonman]

Yes, Faversham is the correct Town. Now to find the shop!

[grandarog]

Lets try Faversham!

[Lutonman]

Still too far East

[grandarog]

My guess, somewhere in Canterbury.

[Lutonman]

Sandwich, is too far east, The Figure is over a shop but I don't know the history of the shop.

[MartinR]

Looking a bit closer, this may be a political statement or else just fun.  Note that the figure holding the shield is a devil (forked tail, cloven hooves and horns) who is winking and sticking out his tongue.  The lettering behind has "James ..... 1657".  The figure may be newer than the house, conversely the inscription may record a change of ownership after the building had already been used.  1657 was during the Commonwealth, when there were no bishops, and of course no abbots, they were dissolved over 100 years previously.

[MartinR]

But note the crosier.  In heraldry this is only used by cardinals, bishops, abbots and abbesses. So are we looking for a religious institution?

[Stewie]

Sandwich (from the coat of arms)?

[Lutonman]

Thanks MartinR


Next picture from another treasure trail adventure in Kent