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No: 3744 Contributor: Sandy Windwick Year: 1960
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James Flett & Sons (Orkney) Ltd. Looking towards the ironmongery counter from the back (office) end of the shop.
Picture added on 17 August 2007
I can smell the roasted coffee.
Added by Sumteeik on 21 August 2007
Aye, I mind that smell fine. I worked there 1954 - 1962. Other smells were: Turpentine, coir rope, Karswood poultry spice, bran, Scott's Fish Shop on a hot day, sulphur candles, methylated spirits, and always the super smell from the bakehouse.
Added by Sandy on 22 August 2007
Sandy - any more Flett & Sons pics?
Added by Alison Mainland on 22 August 2007
Yes Alison - somewhere. E-mail on it's way to you.
[Hey Sandy, remember your old pals at Orkneycommunities when you find the pictures- Steven]
[Hey Sandy, remember your old pals at Orkneycommunities when you find the pictures- Steven]
Added by Sandy on 22 August 2007
Shops
