Newsagent & Much More - Oxford
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Newsagent & Much More - Oxford
Sawyers Newsagent, Stationer, Confectioner and Tobacconist in Oxford. A magnificent photographic postcard showing a General Store on an Oxford street selling pretty much anything you can imagine from Sweets, toys, newspapers, clothing patterns to buckets and spades and cigarettes
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Assistant Bicycle Bill Boards Buckets Cadbury Cadburys Cigarettes Commerce Confectioner Frys Grocer Grocers Headlines Jars Magazines Manager Newsagent Notices Oxford Papers Patterns Sheets Shop Keeper Signs Spades Stationer Store Sweets Tobacco Tobacconist Toys Wills
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time with this photograph of Sawyers Newsagent, Stationer, Confectioner and Tobacconist in the heart of Oxford, England. The image transports us to the bustling streets of the 1920s, where this charming general store thrived. The storefront is a feast for the eyes, filled with an eclectic assortment of goods. A bicycle leans against the wall outside, suggesting that the shopkeeper was always on the go, delivering goods to his customers. Through the window, we catch a glimpse of a dapper assistant behind the counter, meticulously arranging Cadbury chocolate bars and other sweets. The shelves are stocked with an array of items, from fashion magazines and clothing patterns to buckets and spades, and even tin signs and billboards advertising Frys and Wills tobacco. The store's name, "Newsagent, Stationer, Confectioner and Tobacconist," is proudly displayed above the door, reflecting the comprehensive range of goods sold within. The store's signage is adorned with vibrant colors and intricate designs, adding to the visual appeal of the scene. The atmosphere is lively, with the sound of rustling papers and the aroma of fresh confections wafting through the air. The store's manager would have been a busy figure, overseeing the daily operations and ensuring that the shelves were always stocked with the latest goods. This photograph is a testament to the rich history of commerce in Oxford and the essential role that small, family-owned businesses played in providing for their communities. It's a snapshot of a bygone era, filled with character and charm, and a reminder of the simple pleasures of a time long past.
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