Number 45

Please note all dates are approximate.

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The block including 43 and 45 is a Category B Listed Building. Category B means it is of regional importance.

The listing says ' Earlier 19th century, 2 storeys... 3 bay shop at right (No.43), main doorway and window at left (No.45)... pair tripartite windows at first floor, small-paned sashes..'

You can see these features in this photos from 2021.

In the 1890's there are records of John Currie, grocer, being the occupier of number 45.

J & M Nicholson moved into next door at number 43 around 1936 with their bakery shop and by 1947 had taken over number 45 and under the name Nicholson's, a bakers shop was here until 2010. The shops were separated into 2 units again in 2014

1902 John Currie, grocer tea merchant

Memories: He specialised in hams and bacons and was a familiar figure in his black bombazine apron, often standing on the top step of three that led into the shop.
He was Provost 1931-1935.

1947 J & M Nicholson, Baker

2010 Empty

2014 Under reconstruction, back to 2 separate units

2016 Tammy’s Snack Box

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