Number 66

Please note all dates are approximate.

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The building containing numbers 66-68 is a category C Listed Building, Category C means it is of local importance. The listing says 'Early 19th century, 2 storeys with modern shops at ground. 3 windows at first floor, the outer tripartite with small paned sashes'.

1900 John Crail, chemist

1904 D Watt Directory

1911 Annandale Observer

1936 Alexander Mason, chemist

1950 RoM

1960 Johnson Bros.(Dyers) Ltd
Johnson Dyers & Cleaners go back to 1817 when Johnson Bros started in business in Bootle, Liverpool as silk dyers.In 1920 they joined with two dry-cleaning companies and Johnson's the Cleaners was born going on to be the largest dry-cleaning company in the country.

You can just see Johnsons in this photo from Callum Watson

1970 J Pullar & Sons Ltd., dry cleaners

J. Pullar & Sons was originally a dye works founded by John Pullar in 1824 in Perth. In 1867 they became the first dry-cleaners in Scotland. It was taken over in 1917 but it kept trading as Pullar & Sons.

1978 Capricorn, ladies wear

1984 Well Wisher, cards & gifts

1988 Reflections, cards & gifts etc