I remember when the Yumeijin used to be Dix's Fish shop where you could either sit inside with a wall mural of trees or take away. It was always popular and had a queue. Morrisons used to be my old school (Freemans) and Croyland motors was next door. Step outside, 'cause summertime's in bloom Stand up beside the flower place Take that look from off your face 'Cause you are gonna burn my heart out And so, Lisa can wait She knows it's too late as she's walking on by My soul slides away But don't look back in anger, I heard you say
Sad to see that. Bought flowers many a time there when I lived in the area. And bought many records from Martin's Old & New, which occupied the building behind on the opposite side of the street. Some I still have! Those pics from the museum brought back memories. I remember the demolition of the Lyric Theatre in the 70's to make way for the Arndale, as it was originally known. Also all the stuff around the bottom end of the market where BM now is. My mum reckons the rot started when the knocked the Corn Exchange down in the 60s to make way for the (now gone) Fine Fare store. The 70's were a strange time for Wellingborough.
Sad to hear this. Lisa and her mum were neighbours of ours for many years, and I remember her starting work at the shop when it was 'Flowers by Glennis'.
Purple have you been up near Buckwell Place (top of W Villa Rd)or know anyone that way? Coud have sworn I saw you the other day and felt I knew who you were but didn't realise until after.
The red and white building across from the florists used to be Martin's Second Hand shop, and the white one was the Cadet cafe which used to be run by a lovely little old Greek couple. My friend and I used to go for home made milkshakes there when I was at Wellingborough College in the 1990's. They have been shut for so long it's criminal, really. I don't understand why the council lets these buildings stand empty and boarded up for literal decades. I'm sad to see Flowers by Lisa go the same way. IIRC it used to be Flowers by Glynnis. Our high street is really a disgrace :( Also, I mentioned The Witch Wood to my mother, and she mentioned that one of her patients many years ago ( Mum ran a Physio Clinic in Wboro for many years) told her that that those woods were used to store Mustard gas supplies during WW2! Interesting tidbit for you!
So sad, like you we’ve always used Lisa’s for flowers. So sad to see this town crumbling before our eyes over the years. Although it’s good they can still trade on line
Yh its heartbreaking to see. Yh ok they can set up online and I'll shout it to the rooftops but still the fact they are leaving town. I wish them all the best
Hi purple 👋unfortunately modern times dictate the use of online shopping. What with council rates ,gas x leccy prices it becomes the cheapest option for most shop owners☹my dad had a grocery shop in Midland road Bedford (1970s)was underpriced by local supermarkets😥he closed up and went to work for British Rail😊
Thanks Purple, you do a great job bringing us the good the bad and the ugly. Keep strong my friend.
Thanks Paul. You know me, Mr Positive 😂
I remember when the Yumeijin used to be Dix's Fish shop where you could either sit inside with a wall mural of trees or take away. It was always popular and had a queue. Morrisons used to be my old school (Freemans) and Croyland motors was next door.
Step outside, 'cause summertime's in bloom
Stand up beside the flower place
Take that look from off your face
'Cause you are gonna burn my heart out
And so, Lisa can wait
She knows it's too late as she's walking on by
My soul slides away
But don't look back in anger, I heard you say
Lovely That Dee Dee thank you for sharing that with us
Sad to see that. Bought flowers many a time there when I lived in the area. And bought many records from Martin's Old & New, which occupied the building behind on the opposite side of the street. Some I still have! Those pics from the museum brought back memories. I remember the demolition of the Lyric Theatre in the 70's to make way for the Arndale, as it was originally known. Also all the stuff around the bottom end of the market where BM now is. My mum reckons the rot started when the knocked the Corn Exchange down in the 60s to make way for the (now gone) Fine Fare store. The 70's were a strange time for Wellingborough.
Yh such a shame
Great 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Awesome video
Cheers Mike
Sad to hear this. Lisa and her mum were neighbours of ours for many years, and I remember her starting work at the shop when it was 'Flowers by Glennis'.
Yh it is sad and why I offered to make a video. Let people know they have an online shop
All done by design. High Street shops will soon all be gone.
Sooper sity is coming
Heard Barclays bank is closing ,how long has that been there???, It's been there for as long as I remember and I'm nearly 67years old
Yh I heard that and another comment mentioned housewives choice.
Same happening here in Kettering mate, the town is dead on its knees
Really, passed through today and look pretty vibrant. I'll have to take a walk around 🙂
Purple have you been up near Buckwell Place (top of W Villa Rd)or know anyone that way? Coud have sworn I saw you the other day and felt I knew who you were but didn't realise until after.
Not recently no bud
The red and white building across from the florists used to be Martin's Second Hand shop, and the white one was the Cadet cafe which used to be run by a lovely little old Greek couple. My friend and I used to go for home made milkshakes there when I was at Wellingborough College in the 1990's. They have been shut for so long it's criminal, really. I don't understand why the council lets these buildings stand empty and boarded up for literal decades. I'm sad to see Flowers by Lisa go the same way. IIRC it used to be Flowers by Glynnis. Our high street is really a disgrace :(
Also, I mentioned The Witch Wood to my mother, and she mentioned that one of her patients many years ago ( Mum ran a Physio Clinic in Wboro for many years) told her that that those woods were used to store Mustard gas supplies during WW2! Interesting tidbit for you!
Oh yes. We must meet up for a little wander
@@PurpleVision23 Absolutely!
I remember Martins as well used to buy records there and the cafe guy used to say to my then girlfriend “Bread for the lady” good memories sad times
@@davidread9106 Indeed! I got my first record player from Martins, and the cafe couple were the sweetest people ever!
It makes me sad to see this, I hardly recognise Wellingborough anymore 😢
Bad isn't it
So sad, like you we’ve always used Lisa’s for flowers. So sad to see this town crumbling before our eyes over the years. Although it’s good they can still trade on line
Yh its heartbreaking to see. Yh ok they can set up online and I'll shout it to the rooftops but still the fact they are leaving town. I wish them all the best
Hi purple 👋unfortunately modern times dictate the use of online shopping. What with council rates ,gas x leccy prices it becomes the cheapest option for most shop owners☹my dad had a grocery shop in Midland road Bedford (1970s)was underpriced by local supermarkets😥he closed up and went to work for British Rail😊
Yh council rates are killing a lot of it and for what... Paying a few out of town monkeys to govern a town they don't care about. NNC out!
Things are getting worse. You can't take a leak without going online
😂
On a completely different subject - A NNC Queensway brick hill king lawal has posted a very homophobic tweet😂
Yh I saw that and I have an opinion to express
@@PurpleVision23 will that be expressed in a video?
Its a dump now
Getting that way, yep