Walkers Cash Store

1963
Overview

The interior of Walkers Cash Store. Photograph taken from the front door. On the right is the counter and display refrigerator with goods displayed on them, goods on shelves line the wall with a ladder for access to upper shelves. Banner on top with [Walkers Cash Store Low Prices Keep us Busy] written on it. The rear wall has a display of alcohol with an advertising sign [TAKE/SWAN/ALE]. Display counter and shelves on the left. Clarence Walker with long white grocers' half apron on the right and Geoffrey Walker on the left, and unknown female at the rear.

Historical information

Mr W H Walker first owner. Mr Walker sold the store but repurchased it in 1920s. His grandsons Clarence and Jeff took over the running of the store. Before the war the store normally had a staff of five men. Mrs D Walker started working at the store when men working at store were called up for service in the war. Store sold groceries and small goods and was popular for its fully matured cheese which was matured on the premises. The store also had a gallon licence and was able to sell liquor in gallon lots.

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Walkers Cash Store
Walkers Cash Store
Source: Claremont Museum 05.175

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