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Newton Abbott builder
« on: Thursday 11 October 07 16:02 BST (UK) »
Hi

I'm trying to find info on my Grandfathers business in Newton Abbot.  He was a builder in the late 1940's possibly up until the 70's.  I believe he had a builders yard and also a shop selling paint, wallpaper etc.  Not sure if the 2 were together or in different parts of town. (I also know he was a builder before the war in Birmingham, together with his father, they built the house William lived in after his marriage and my Mum still lives there)

Need some advice on how to go about reseaching this, I have no idea where to start.

Thanks Sue
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