Who works here

Tolmers Village Association exhibition panel, 1974

PANEL TEXT

Who works here

Over 1.300 people work in the Village, many of whom live here.

There are 103 businesses here, several have been here over 20 years.  4 out of 5 are satisfied with their premises. There are lots of different jobs in the area.

Why do businesses like it here?
‘Convenient location’
‘Cheap rent’
‘Near Euston Station’
‘Near to customers’
‘Owner lives in the area’
‘Been here a long time’
‘Near similar businesses’

Why should we move out ????

SHOPS
1 grocer
2 tobacconists
5 Indian grocers
1 Indian sweet shop
2 greengrocers
3 betting shops
1 Indian butcher
1 fashion boutique
2 army and navy surplus stores
1 art gallery
1 Indian gift shop
1 second hand furniture shop
1 optician
2 surgeries
1 dentist
1 24-hour car service
2 travel bureaus
3 sandwich bars
3 barbers

EATING PLACES
5 Indian restaurants
3 cafes
1 English restaurant
4 pubs

HOTELS AND HOSTELS
1 Girls hostel (Cecil R.C.)
2 Hostels for men (railway employees)
3 guest houses

WORKSHOPS AND LIGHT INDUSTRY
2 garages
2 dressmakers
1 wholesale jeweller
1 wholesale newsagent
1 mannequin distributor
1 rent-a-van service
1 bookbinder
1 artist studio
1 second hand furniture warehouse
1 winding wires manufacturer
2 printers
2 photographic processors
1 tailor
1 coachworker
2 mechanical engineering firms
1 joiner and cabinet maker
1 electrical engineering firm
1 new furniture warehouse

 

Reference number:
34120aKM
Photographer:
Ken Morgan
Date of capture:
18-23 February 1974

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