Of All of the shop closures along Stokes Road perhaps one that I feel saddest about is the tailor Kong Cheung. I have no idea why he closed, It could be anything. I really can’t tell you why I was sorry to see it go, I never used it.
Whenever I go in to town on a lunchtime walk, there always seems to be a lot of people around. On Tuesday & Saturday, it’s market day. Now I wonder how that markets of today compare with those of 20 or fifty years ago?
Perhaps the fruit and veg stall is one of the most traditional All down the street I can hear the lady that runs the stall hollering out her “Come on, last bunch of bananas, only one left.” They seem to do quite good business. I hope so.
Then there’s the chap next to the Post Office. I think the shop is called the Amsterdam. He mostly sells vaping stuff and phone cases. I bought a case there not long back. When I go past He’s often outside laughing with people. I bought a case and a screen protector from him. He strikes me as a chap with whom it’s a pleasure to do business.
Another shop I miss is the sweet shop. Where can I buy my weekly dose of Coconut Mushrooms?
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