Shops gone that you miss

[desprateseagull]

What a mixture?
Chilli burgers were far too hot for my taste buds.

Grubbs tropical was nice- peanut butter and pineapple.

 

[desprateseagull]

Anyone know the name of a 'modern' fish & chip shop/restaurant, that was opposite St Peters Church?
They had a big thing about doing selling food in takeaway boxes, rather than wrapped in paper.. Bens?

 

[desprateseagull]

Lastly, Virgin megastore in Western Road. spent many hours / pocket money in there, browsing the records, posters etc.

 

[ditchy]

David Rose - the only shop I'll miss.

This ... getting fitted for my footy boots ... Didnt just try to sell you any old pair actually took pride in trying to sell you what suited you best regardless of price . Often recommended a cheaper pair if suited you better

 

[desprateseagull]

Shame. Very useful - recently got specialist bits in there.

Not another coffee shop, or a place selling posh mugs, candles and lamps, next.

Would think Dockerills hardware store should have bought him out..

 

[Nibble]

Lastly, Virgin megastore in Western Road. spent many hours / pocket money in there, browsing the records, posters etc.

I miss the one in CS. Was my first workplace in Brighton and I saw many good friends lose their jobs and their passion , people who loved music and had worked at Virgin for decades. Contrary to popular belief the staff in those stores were very passionate and knowledgable. Had 3 very good years working there.

 

[desprateseagull]

I notice "Bench" on the corner of North St and West St has closed - did they go bust
A few years ago everyone seemed to be wearing their clobber, all I bought was a pair of shorts their once - had trouble getting them to stay up

Originally Burtons? subsequent shops maybe on short leases, I think.

 

[desprateseagull]

I vaguely recall a large food store (Co-op?) in St James Street- split level, with a large deli counter. Was fascinated as a kid, watching the meat slicer, and big blocks of cheese being cut up.

 

[desprateseagull]

'Glass animal man', Queens Road.

http://www.mybrightonandhove.org.uk/page_id__9670_path__0p117p158p.aspx

 

[desprateseagull]

That eccentric hobby-shop Valelink in Queen Street run by the rather contrary John Trory. Always good for a rummage and a laugh at his "political uncorrectness".

Please open up another place John.

Thought that was still going?

 

[desprateseagull]

Mr A Cooper . Hair Stylist , Baker Street just off the level.

We shall never see the like again.

http://www.mybrightonandhove.org.uk/page_id__5522_path__0p117p155p.aspx

That place was atrocious. bloody tissues, hair all over the place.

 

[The Birdman]

Maynards sweet shop!

 

[The Birdman]

'Glass animal man', Queens Road.

http://www.mybrightonandhove.org.uk/page_id__9670_path__0p117p158p.aspx
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spent ages watching this guy I think his daughters may have lived in Haywards Heath but not sure!

 

[desprateseagull]

Was it Di Marco Bros. or similar along London Road opposite St. Peter's Church? Used to do a glorious whippy ice cream dipped in choccie hundreds & thousands.

Isnt Di Marcos on the prom, near the King Alfred, in Hove?

 

[Boys 9d]

The Hot Pie Shop in St James Street.

 

[desprateseagull]

London Road about to lose another longtime shop. John's Camping currently having a Closing Down Sale

Article in the Argus explains all

http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/11432081.50_years_of_happy_camping/?action=complain&cid=13114797

Johns Camping was a olde worlde sports shop before?

 

[wellquickwoody]

Johns Camping was a olde worlde sports shop before?

Was the place to get your California trucks, Pace decks and your Bones or Kryptonite wheels.

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

Was the place to get your California trucks, Pace decks and your Bones or Kryptonite wheels.

Kryptonite wheels! Excellent.[emoji3]

 

[Ernest]

Uncle Sams still at the Grenadier in Hove but the burgers are rank and taste of a 90year old's MINGE

 

[Prince Monolulu]

Uncle Sams still at the Grenadier in Hove but the burgers are rank and taste of a 90year old's MINGE

Sounds good to me, do you get fries with that?