Village Shop – Denny’s

This photograph shows Len Denny and his daughter standing outside the shop at the bottom of the High St in 1938. Len took ownership from Mrs Eliza Bard who was there in 1911. He sold sweets, groceries, tobacco, comics, and newspapers. Len also set aside an area for...

Village Stores – Chesterford Stores

Thurgood’s shop on St John’s Cross was taken over by Nigel Butterworth in the 1980s and renamed Chesterford Stores. The photograph shows Nigel standing in front of the shop on an advertising leaflet offering a ‘Big Store’ experience.

Village Shop – Loveday’s

Mr and Mrs John Loveday owned the shop on School Street from 1985-1997, now the only shop in the village. Beside it is a good view of Marigold Cottage one of the oldest houses in the village.

Village Shop – Burt’s

Mr R. and Mrs H.I. Burt took over the village shop on School Street from Mr Kemp in 1970 until 1985, ending the Thurgood consortium. At this time the shop still accommodated a Post Office.