Capons, Rochester

Walking towards Rochester High Street from the train station, one cannot miss the sign below for Capons the butchers. A. E. Capon & Son has been selling meat and award-winning sausages in Charles Dickens's hometown since 1944.

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The Butchers For Quality Meat

Update: originally another building stood next to Capons. As its upper storeys were slightly set back from its neighbour's façade, it left enough space on the side wall for Capon to advertise his trade as pictures taken in the mid-1950s show (here and here. Note that back then the signs were different). This building was demolished when the road was widened.

Location: High Street, Rochester, Kent / Picture taken on: 26/06/2011