Chemists, Sidmouth

This simple but elegant mosaic has been preserved even though the store is no longer a pharmacy. Several volumes of the Yearbook of Pharmacy published during the last three decades of the 19th century mention Mr R. Chessal, chemist, of Fore Street but in the absence of a house number, it isn't possible to be absolutely sure whether this mosaic greeted his customers. Yet since Fore Street isn't too long, that may well be possible.

Location: Fore Street, Sidmouth, Devon / Picture taken in April 2012

Gliddons, Sidmouth

Gliddons toy shop in the charming seaside resort of Sidmouth on the Jurassic Coast has been attracting children for decades. I haven't found any precise information about this store but it seems Gliddons was already sellings toys, games and other goods for children in the early 20th century.

Gliddons
For
Nursery
Furniture.
Prams.
Toys.

Location: Church Street, Sidmouth, Devon / Pictures taken in April 2012