Please note that all dates are approximate.
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We believe Caledonian House was originally 117-119. There is mention of it being a drinking establishment/Hotel at one time but when councils cut down on licenses there were many attempts to regain a license here but they were refused.
The building (Number 117-119) is a Category B Listed Building. Category B means it is of regional importance.
The listing says ' Earlier/mid 19th century... late 19th century shop front fills entire ground floor... 2 storeys, 3 bays...shop front has timbered pilasters, paired at the ends and ... shop windows with paired arched lights... with leaded panels over. First floor sashes with 12-pane glazing..'
The listing says ' Earlier/mid 19th century... late 19th century shop front fills entire ground floor... 2 storeys, 3 bays...shop front has timbered pilasters, paired at the ends and ... shop windows with paired arched lights... with leaded panels over. First floor sashes with 12-pane glazing..'
You can see the features in the photo from René later in this article.
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1900 Thomas Nelson, Grocer
1904 J.G.Hunter, Grocer
Although the proprietor of the shop was via the solicitor for Thomas Nelson, JG Hunter was now the tenant.
Although the proprietor of the shop was via the solicitor for Thomas Nelson, JG Hunter was now the tenant.
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| D Watt Directory 1904 |
1906 William G Dixon, Grocer
The proprietor of the shop was still via the solicitor for Thomas Nelson, but WG Dixon was now the tenant. In 1931 Peter Innes grocer is named as the tenant but was this still trading under the name WG Dixon? The owner is still Reps of T Nelson !!
The proprietor of the shop was still via the solicitor for Thomas Nelson, but WG Dixon was now the tenant. In 1931 Peter Innes grocer is named as the tenant but was this still trading under the name WG Dixon? The owner is still Reps of T Nelson !!
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| Thanks to Renés for this photo. |
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| 1908 Annandale Observer |
A family grocer and provision merchant who was also a tea specialist.
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| RoM 1925 |
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| Thanks to V. Phillips |
1936 Walker & McRobert, Draper, milliner
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| Thanks to C. Smith for this photo |
Mystery:1978 Robert Johnstone - Army & Navy Stores?
1981 J R Nixon, Betting Office
Memories: My dad, John Nixon, had the bookies there. It was the army and navy stores prior to him opening it as a bookies in the 70’s. William Hill took over in August ‘95 for approx 1 to 2 years I think. Then it was rented to Sew n Sew.
Memories: My dad, John Nixon, had the bookies there. It was the army and navy stores prior to him opening it as a bookies in the 70’s. William Hill took over in August ‘95 for approx 1 to 2 years I think. Then it was rented to Sew n Sew.
1997 Sew and Sew
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| RoM 1997 |
2008 Renés
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| RoM 2008 |
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| RoM 2015 |
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Grocer & General Dealer - Nelson Thomas, 119 High street, Annan 1886
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