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Halliwells Bottlers King Street
Halliwells Bottlers King Street
Photo: RON HUNT
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Item #: 30845
Photograph taken in the 1940's/50's showing Halliwell's premises in King street. Also in the photograph is a rare picture of LEWIS'S MILK BAR, who also had Milk Bars in Greenough Street and Standishgate.
For those who don't know,These premises were opposite the Court Cinema.

Comment by: Elizabeth on 13th November 2018 at 16:34

Halliwell's was still there when I started work in King Street in 1968.

Comment by: A.W. on 14th November 2018 at 13:13

I think Halliwell's was there till about the mid 1980's, the Turnkey was in the same row though out of shot.

Comment by: Tom Wood on 18th November 2018 at 18:29

Halliwells bottling plant and depot was in Wilcock street Wallgate

Comment by: Tom Wood on 18th November 2018 at 18:30

Halliwells bottling plant and depot was in Wilcock street Wallgate

Comment by: Charles Halliwell on 30th November 2019 at 19:30

Hi i worked there in the 60s started about 1964 age 16 as a Drivers Mate. Then Driver age 17, there till i was 21 My mother worked there her name was Gladys ,i enjoyed working there, a good set of lads i left so i could get more money Must admit i missed it the bosses were ok Happy Memories.

Comment by: halliwell on 7th November 2020 at 11:17

The late wagon back when wilcock street had closed all gone home you had to go to the bottom of Eleanor st they had a garage lock up there at the bottom turn right just on the right

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