Many, many thanks, Lynne. That is just the sort if info that I was after. Yes, I would very much like a copy of the photo, please. Rhoda ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lynne & Nigel" <nj_lm@tiscali.co.uk> To: <gloucester@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, March 30, 2007 4:02 AM Subject: Re: [GLS] Cheltenham Records 1868-71 - Absolem > Whilst at work today [Chelt. Ref Library] I looked at some old trade > directories and found that the 22 Winchcombe Street property mentioned > as the shop of J Absolem was in ownership/tenure of Alfred Trusted > between 1859-77 and he was a grocer/tea dealer. There is a gap in the > directories held and J Absolems first mention is in 1880, and was there > for 10 years his last listing appearing in 1890. Jacksons took over, > and in another book there is a photo of the shop, named as Jacksons, on > the corner with Albion Street, in a state of disrepair. I could do a > copy if wanted. > I didn't find any more Absolems listed. > HTHs > Lynne >