Number 2 - 8

                                 Please note all dates are approximate. 

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2020 © V. Russell

Numbers 2-10 (even numbers) is a Category B Listed Building. Category B means it is of regional importance. The listing in 1971 says mid 19th century, but not all 1 build ... beside bridge .. 2 adjoining 2 storey ranges with attics & basements ...6 bay elevation to High St with 2 doors ... modern glazing at ground ...single windows and tripartites at first floor

 These shops have been a bit of a mystery ....                                                                       

1902 G Cole (also in Number 4 for few years)

1938 L Swan, Cycles (Bridgend, Number 2)

1925  Valuation Rolls also show him at Number 8, where he remained until 1960's  

  

1935 RoM

1947 Thanks to V. Phillips

  

1965 RoM

Memories: Lennie Swan lived in Powfoot and cycled into Annan every day.

The ground floor was the shop and showroom, with the big cellar used as a workshop

1970 Elliott Williams, Antiques (Bridgend, Number 2)

Memories: When Lennie Swan's  moved away it became an antique shop run by Annan's favourite thespian Elliot Williams (real name William Elliot)   

  

                              

1975 Border Spun (Number 8)

1976 Annan & District Pigeon Club (Number 2)

1979 empty                                                                      

2001 Wylie & Anderson, Builder (Number 2)

2016 Shelter, Housing and homelessness charity (Number 2)

2021 Food Train, charity supporting older people (Number 2)