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First Day of Snow in Stockbridge, 2022

First Day of Snow in Stockbridge, 2022

COMELY BANK AVENUE

COMELY BANK AVENUE

Moments of happiness for the family

Moments of happiness for the family

52 - 1964 - Jim - Gig Ticket St. Bernard's Church Hall.

52 - 1964 - Jim - Gig Ticket St. Bernard's Church Hall.

19 -1964 - Jim - Dance ticket for Gig at St Bernards Church Hall.

19 -1964 - Jim - Dance ticket for Gig at St Bernards Church Hall.

"Final cut... end of a dynasty as last of Bob's family barbers shops closes"

"Final cut... end of a dynasty as last of Bob's family barbers shops closes"

Bob's closing for the last time, highlighted on the

Bob's closing for the last time, highlighted on the

Coronavirus Pandemic Track & Trace Forms requested by the Government

Coronavirus Pandemic Track & Trace Forms requested by the Government

Lynda cutting James McAlpine's hair.

Lynda cutting James McAlpine's hair.

Lynda Falconer with customer James McAlpine not yet 18.

Lynda Falconer with customer James McAlpine not yet 18.

David Turner cutting Alan Orr's hair, a loyal customer for 40 years.

David Turner cutting Alan Orr's hair, a loyal customer for 40 years.

From left to right Jim Aitken, David Turner, Robin, and Colin Campbell photographed on the last hour of closing.

From left to right Jim Aitken, David Turner, Robin, and Colin Campbell photographed on the last hour of closing.

Pictured from left to right Dave and Lynda and me all retired on 31st October 2020

Pictured from left to right Dave and Lynda and me all retired on 31st October 2020

Interior of the Shop.

Interior of the Shop.

This was the back shop where Lynda worked social distancing from Dave and myself.

This was the back shop where Lynda worked social distancing from Dave and myself.

Thoughts for closing the Door after 45 years - It was happy but emotional.

Thoughts for closing the Door after 45 years - It was happy but emotional.

Interior of the Shop.

Interior of the Shop.

Interior of the Shop.

Interior of the Shop.

Interior of the Shop.

Interior of the Shop.

"End of an Era 48 years in Comely Bank - a big thank you to all our Customers"

"End of an Era 48 years in Comely Bank - a big thank you to all our Customers"

A card from a customer.

A card from a customer.

Me with a Coffee Machine - 4 pence a cup in Comely Bank.

Me with a Coffee Machine - 4 pence a cup in Comely Bank.

Interior of the Shop - 5 barber chairs with a front washing basin in front.

Interior of the Shop - 5 barber chairs with a front washing basin in front.

"Goodbye FROM ALL OF US" card

"Goodbye FROM ALL OF US" card

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