Travelling to London for a few days next week. Does anyone know if Grace Brothers department store is still open? I know it featured in a tv documentary a while back. The staff were very friendly and always had a kind word for their customers. Some of them have probably retired now but it would be nice to visit just to find out. I believe one of the young shopgirls went on to become a famous actress. Was it Glenda Jackson? She then became an MP by marrying another politician I think he was called Ted Major but not sure. She certainly did well for herself. I'm sure fellow Abers will come up with the answers.
Yes - You get a tube to Walford or ask Blakely the way on a bus, then you go past Steptoe and Son's on Gas Works Road, take a left past Mr Benn's fancy dress hire, past Reggie Perrin's house and its second left after the Double Decker's yard.