Number 137

Please note all dates are approximate.

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2022 © V&P Russell

Date unknown © L. Hermann

Early 1900s © L.Hermann

Memory: My great grandmother was born in Langholm in 1851. Her name was Agnes Carruthers and in 1870 she married Thomas Frood (compositor). He died in 1887 and in 1892 she then married Frank Bell (postmaster at Queensberry Hotel). After his death she continued to run the business until her death in 1928.

1902 Frood & McBryde

1904 John Frood, printer - John served apprenticeship with Annandale Observer but following a wanderlust urge he emigrated to Canada in 1896. He joined the military and travelled the continent but by 1899 he had returned to Annan (and the 'Observer') before setting up this business.

Charles & Agnes Frood (Charles & John were brothers) also had premises at Number 84 & 84a

By 1950s both concerns moved to Number 89-91.

1949 Dobbie Warwick Boot Repair

1987 Kelhead Saddlery

1989 Empty

2002 Salvation Army

2005 Food Train

2012 Cumbria Property Management

2013 Empty

2014 Royal British Legion Shop

2019 Top Stitches alterations/repairs

Old Adverts

1902 D Watt Guide

1904 D Watt Guide
Notice the Annan Advertiser is now 'Gratis' - free newspapers are
not a new thing!

1904 D Watt Guide - a hairdresser as well as the printer? The shop hardly seems big enough?
Was there space upstairs? Or was it a printing error?
We think J Burnie was in number 139.