RootsChat.Com
England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Derbyshire => Topic started by: COMEONFRANK on Sunday 17 January 10 23:19 GMT (UK)
-
Hi Folks
I wondered if anyone had a photo of Millets Bakery Shop on the corner of Franchise Street and Freehold Street Derby .
It was demolished in the late 80's or early 90's I believe.
I have looked at thousands of Derby photos on the web but I can't seem to find anthing.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Paul
-
Hi, I dont have any photo,s of the bakery but have you tried looking up williamsons bakery as this is what it was for many years before millets took over they also had a shop on the corner of freehold street. i worked for the millets in the seventys they still have a small bakery in watson street derby and live next door to it . if you let me know your interest in it i can probably help
regards
pauline lloyd
-
Hi Pauline
My wife's Grandmother worked at Millets on Freehold Street and my wife can remember going in when she was a child and getting free cakes from her Grandmother.
I just thought it would be nice to find a photo so that when my Sons grow up I can show them where their Great Grandmother worked.
Thanks for letting me know it was called Williamsons as I did not know that,
( I still can't find a photo though)
Thanks for your help
Paul
-
Hi Paul.
leave it with me, i,ll try and get to see mr millet,pretty sure he,ll have a photograph, allso my grandmother lived in freehold street in a house owned by williamsons so i,ll look through the family photo,s and see what i can find.A uncle of mine worked at the bakery ,for williamsons and milletts.so there must be a photo some where.
regards pauline.
-
Hi Pauline
It would be great if you could get one I would really appreciate it.
I found a photo of Franchise Street as it used to be with terraced houses either side but the bakery was too far away to see anything.
Thanks Paul