The Co-operative Optical Services premises, 45 High Street, Stockton. The building was previously occupied by E. Winpenny, hatter and menswear(1899-1981). The building is called Winpenny House Photo 1984 
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My nana worked for Mr Martin, as a seamstress from the age of 16, I have a photo of Mr and Mrs Martin in their motor bike and side car. My nana loved working there and always said that it was a wonderful place to work, she never had a bad word for the Martins and said they were loved by all their employees.
Would love a copy of this photo. Hunter martin was my maternal grandfather. Thanks for your nice comments
This was my grandfather’s shop. I used to go and play there. The interior was beautiful with a wonderful staircase in the middle of the shop.
Sorry to use this picture, but a bit of info on Mr Hunter Martin has come my way. Mr Hunter Martin Widower Age 90 ,died at a Norton Nursing home in April 1991. Obituary in Gazette of April 12th 1991. “The Hunter-Martin”s family business for over 102 years first opened in Silver Street moving to the HIgh Street, later Norton Road. Mr Martin, a master tailor, formerly lived in Victoria Avenue Norton and was a familiar sight around in the town wearing bow tie, bowler hat and self-made three-piece suit ”
Can anyone tell me if E. Winpenny is related to Reginald Bertie Ewbank Winpenny
Presumably Winpennys would be a private dwelling before conversion to a commercial premises. Perhaps around late 18th-early19th centuries. Has anybody any knowledge of this?
Mr and Mrs Martin lived over the shop at sometime, according to my nana.