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Kent Street, Upper Gornal.
Apart from the small shopping precinct, "The Arcade", erected in the 1960's, many of the road-side shops have now disappeared or returned to private use.
A small number of the older properties remain with commercial use towards the Dudley end of Kent Street.
The following businesses were among those trading in Kent Street in 1912. [Kelly's Trade Directory]
4. Mary Fithern, shopkeeper.
12. Clara Berryman (Mrs), fruiter.
22. John Oakley, shopkeeper.
47. William Henry Stanley, butcher.
62. Abel Beardsmore, boot factor.
83. William Thomas Baines, butchers.
Esther Louisa Addenbrooke (Miss), grocer.
William Allen, haberdasher.
James Lambert Blunn, grocer.
George Bodenham, grocer.
Frederick Bradley, draper and grocer.
John Clarke, fruiterer and fishmonger.
William Collins, fried fish dealer.
Horace Davies, butcher.
Dudley Cooperative Society (William Knight manager)
Jerimiah Guest, greengrocer.
William Haden, hairdresser.
Henry Harris, shopkeeper.
Simeon Jewkes, fishmonger.
William Marsh, butcher.
Harry Marsh, greengrocer.
Isaac Moss, newsagent.
Benjamin Oakley, draper.
Henry Taylor, butcher.
The following businesses were among those trading in Kent Street in 1916. [Kelly's Trade Directory]
4. Mary Fithern, shopkeeper.
4a. Isaac Moss, newsagent.
5a. Maria Westwood (Mrs), fried fish dealer.
6. Henry Taylor, butcher.
7. William Flavell, boot repairer.
13. William Haden, hair dresser.
14. George Bodenham, grocer.
John Oakley, shopkeeper.
29. Gertie Allen (Miss), music teacher.
29. William Allen, haberdasher.
31. Joseph Williams, draper.
47. William Henry Stanley, butcher.
49. Horace Davies, butcher.
50. Joseph Woodhall, boot repairer.
57. Abel Beardsmore, boot factor.
58. James Watchorn, boot maker.
59. Benjamin Marsh, fried fish dealer.
66. Daniel Oakley, grocer.
80. William Henry Marsh, butcher.
83. Alice Bodenham (Miss), confectioner.
88. Jeremiah Guest, greengrocer.
103. Albert Bradley, grocer also at 104, draper.
108. Clara Berryman (Mrs), fruiterer.
James Lambert Blunn, grocer.
John Clarke, fruiterer & fishmonger.
Dudley Co-operative Society Limited. (David Hadlington, manager),
Henry Harris, shopkeeper.
Herbert Jackson, hair dresser.
Henry Marsh, greengrocer.
Edward Williams, saddler.
The following businesses were among those trading in Kent Street in 1924. [Kelly's Trade Directory]
4. Isaac Moss, newsagent.
4a. Ellen Ford (Mrs), provision dealer
5a. Thomas Cartwright, fried fish dealer.
6. Henry Taylor, butcher.
7. William Flavell, boot repairer
13. William Haden, hair dresser.
14. E.C. Lewis(Dudley) Ltd., grocers.
16. Alfred James Adey, beer retailer.
Marsh's Butchers, 80 Kent Street
Early 1960s advertisement.


22. Annie Elizabeth Sadler, shopkeeper.
29. Gertie Allen (Miss), haberdasher.
31. Edith & Alice Williams (Misses), drapers.
47. William Henry Stanley, butcher.
50. Joseph Woodhall, boot repairer.
57. Abel Beardsmore, boot factor.
58. James Watchorn, boot maker.
59. Harry Lampitt, upholsterer.
80. Martha E.W. Marsh, butcher.
83. Leonora Smith (Mrs), confectioner.
91. Hannah Winnington (Mrs), draper.
96. Frederick Bradley, maltster.
103. Albert Bradley, grocer also at 104, draper.
Dudley Co-operative Society Limited. (David Hadlington, manager)
Edward Williams, saddler.
Ida Harris, shopkeeper.
Henry Harris, hair dresser.
Herbert Jackson, hair dresser.
James Blunn, grocer.
Henry Marsh, greengrocer.
Gladys Honor & Ethel Maud Smith (Misses), drapers.
'The Arches', George Weaver, shopkeeper.
The following businesses were among those trading in Kent Street in 1928. [Kelly's Trade Directory]
Only a few businesses and people had disappeared during the interim period from the last Directory
Barclays, 102 Kent Street, the Upper Gornal branch opened in 1950.

Reproduced with kind permission of Barclays Group Archives

4. Isaac Moss, news agent.
4a. Frederick Moss, shopkeeper.
5a. Thomas Cartwright, fried fish dealer.
6. Mary Taylor (Mrs), pork butcher.
7. William Flavell, boot repairer
12. Leonard Jones, shopkeeper.
13. William Haden, hair dresser.
14. E.C. Lewis (Dudley) Ltd., grocers.
16. Fanny Parkes (Mrs), beer retailer.
22. Annie Elizabeth Sadler, shopkeeper.
28. Gertie Allen (Miss), haberdasher.
29. Gertie E. Allen, music teacher.
31. Esther Williams (Mrs), drapers.
47. Thomas G. Stanley, butcher.
50. Joseph Woodhall, boot repairer.
57. Thomas Stanley, greengrocer.
58. James Watchorn, boot maker.
80. Martha E.W. Marsh, butcher.
83. Alfred Sheppard, shopkeeper.
88. Jeremiah Guest, greengrocer.
91. Joseph Caulkin & Sons, dairymen.
101. Caleb Beardsmore, boot repairer.
103 & 104. Albert Bradley, grocer, (104 draper).
108 & 109. Blunn Lambert & Sons, grocers.
Dudley Co-operative Society Limited. (David Hadlington, manager)
Hilda Harris (Miss), shopkeeper.
Edward Williams, saddler.
Henry Harris, hair dresser.
Henry Marsh, greengrocer.
Gladys Honor & Ethel Maud Smith (Misses), drapers.
The following businesses were among those trading in Kent Street in 1936. [Kelly's Trade Directory]
During the interim period, a few shops had disappeared, changed hands or passed to other family members, many shopkeepers remained.
David Moss, 4a Kent Street, early 1960s advert
3. William Haden, hairdresser.
4a. Isaac Moss, newsagent.
4. Frederick Moss, shopkeeper (son of Isaac Moss).
5a. Alice Cartwright (Mrs), fried fish dealer.
7. Alice Marsh (Mrs) greengrocer.
9. Ronald Cartwright, greengrocer
14. J.A. Sproson Vinrace, grocers.
16. Thomas H. Sims, beer retailer.
21. Pattie Naylor (Mrs), shopkeeper.
28. Gertie Allen (Miss), haberdasher.
29. Gertie E. Allen, music teacher.
31. Esther Williams (Mrs), drapers.
47. Thomas G. Stanley, butcher.
50. Joseph Woodhall, boot repairer.
57. Abel Beardsmore, boot dealer.
59. Thomas Stanley, greengrocer.
80. Alfred Marsh, butcher.
83. Arol Houghton, seedsman.
88. Jeremiah Guest, greengrocer.
91. Joseph Caulkin & Sons, dairymen.
101. Caleb Beardsmore, boot repairer.
103. Albert Bradley, grocer.
104. Percy G. Richardson, pharmaceutical chemist.
107. John Grafton, poulterer.
Dudley Co-operative Society Limited. (David Hadlington, manager)
Joseph Bradley, baker.
Beatrice M. Joinson (Mrs), shopkeeper.
The following businesses were among those trading in Kent Street in 1939 (only those marked as 'shops'. [Register]
3. Shop. William N. Haden, hairdresser.
4a. Shop. Isaac Moss, newsagent & tobacconist.
5. Shop. Ethel M. Smith, drapery & general shop keeper.
6. Shop (pork), Henry Taylor, bricklayer.
23. Post Office. Thomas Hill, police constable.
40. Shop. Annie Marsh, fruiter & grocer.
47. Shop. Clare & Jack Stanley, butchers.
47c. Shop. Mary Harris, grocery & sweet shop.
47d. Shop. Harold Joinson, 'Esperame', confectioner, grocery & bread.
88. Fruit Shop, Jerimia Guest, fruit dealer, wholesale, retail.
107. Shop. (adjacent Shakespear Inn), John Grafton, poultry, rabbits, eggs distributor & Rose R. Hilton in charge of shop.
The following businesses were among those trading in Kent Street in 1940. [Kelly's Trade Directory]
3. William Haden, hairdresser.
4. Frederick Moss, shopkeeper.
4a. Isaac Moss, newsagent.
5. Ethel Maud Smith, draper.
5a. Elizabeth Guest (Mrs), fishmonger.
6. Mary Taylor (Mrs), pork butcher.
14. J A Sproson Vinrace Ltd., grocers.
31. Lucy Williams (Miss), draper.
40. A & D Marsh, fruiterers.
47. Thomas G Stanley, butcher.
49a. Frank Neville Moss, newsagent.
47c. Mary Ann Harris (Mrs), shopkeeper.
47d. Beatrice M Joinson (Mrs), shopkeeper.
57. Abel Bearsmore, boot dealer.
59. Thomas Stanley, greengrocer.
71. Arthur Hyde, joiner.
80. Alfred Marsh, butcher.
83. Arrol James Horton, seed merchant.
88. Jeremiah Guest, greengocer.
91. Joseph Caulkin & Sons, dairymen.
91. Mary Agnes Day (Miss), ladiies hairdresser.
101. Arthur Millington, hairdresser.
102. George Roper, boot repairer.
104. Percy G Richardson, pharmaceutical chemist.
107. John Grafton, greengrocer.
108. David Leslie Moss, electrical contractor.
109. Sarah Perry (Mrs), butcher.
Joseph Bradley, baker.
Dudley Cooperative Society Limited.
Other commercial or non-residential properties in Kent Street.
Bricklayers Arms.
Britannia Inn.
Green Dragon Inn.
Horeshoe Inn.
Limerick Inn.
Shakespeare Inn.
Edmond Leek, Bellows Manufacturer.
St. Peters Parish Church.
Kent Street Auto Centre.
McDonald's, fast food.
45a Kent Street, Reliant Bearings & Engineering, 1967-1975.
Kent Street, recent activity timeline.
47 Kent Street.
2022-Present: Rikki Theodosi Hair, salon.
-2022: Deb 'n' Hair, hairdressers.
47a Kent Street (lock-up shop).
-2006-Present: Changing Rooms, home improvements.
-1994-2006: Rebecca's Florist Shop, florist.
47d Kent Street.
2010-Present: Kent St Barbers, Just Gents, LRT, barbers.
1999: Off License.
49a Kent Street.
2013-Present: Best Little Sun House, tanning shop.
-2009-2012: Express & Star, newsagent..
111 Kent Street (adjacent to Britannia Inn).
2000-Present: Private dwelling.
-2000: Butchers shop.
57 Kent Street.
1999-Present: Residential.
-1999: Hairdressers.
45 Kent Street.
2000-Present: Residential.
1962-2000: Betting Office.
67 Kent Street.
1994-: Community advice centre.
1992-1994: Housing Estate Office.
1965-1979-: Barclays Bank.
1950-1960
83 Kent Street:
1950: Horton, Corn Dealer..
108 Kent Street.
1950-1960: David Moss, electrical & radio/TV retals and repairs.
At 4a Kent Street c1962 and then c1965 at 10, The Arcade.
Kent Street.
1965-1982-: J.E.Jones, appliances (West Midlands Gas Board gas showroom).
The Arcade, Kent Street.
A small shopping precinct built in the early 1960s, retail shops - most with residential flats above.
No.1.
  2019-Present: Pizza Hut, fast food outlet.
  2010-2018: Gornal Bargain Store, general household goods.
 -1994-: Spar, supermarket.
 -1980-: VG Store, supermarket
  1965-1973: Family Fare, supermarket.
No.3.
 -1994-Present: The Corn Shop, pet supplies.
No.5.
 -2010-Present: Georgina Unit, charity shop.
 -1982-2004: Upper Gornal Post Office.
  1962- Scrivens Stores, groceries, provisions.
No.7.
  2010-Present: Crumbs, cafe.
  2005-2010: Takeaway, sandwich shop.
 -1994-: Tony Butler, butchers shop.
No.9.
  2022-2024: The Stripy Oss, decorating.
 -2010-: Funky Flowers, florist.
  1966-: Pickford, Optician.
No. 11.
 -1994-Present: Bhandal Dental Practice, dentist.
No.13.
  2016-Present: Redefine, hairdressers.
  1990-2016-: Grahams's, hairdressers.
No.15.
 -2007-Present: Tesco Express, supermarket.
 -2007-: Kwik Save, supermarket.
  1971-: Dudley Co-op: supermarket.
 This was the last of the stores built by Dudley Cooperative which opened on 15th February 1971.
No.14.
 -1999-Present: Betfred, bookmakers, combined with No 12.
 -1987-: Bakery
No.12.
  1999-Present: Betfred, bookmakers, combined with No 14.
 -1994-1995-: Videlect, video shop.
 -1986-: D.W. Jones, Pram Shop.
No.10.
  2022-Present: Ace of Vapes, vape store.
  2020: Afro Passion.
 -2010-2020: Brierley Hill Motor Spares.
 -2003: Wall Heath Motor Spares.
 -1994-: The Motorists Shop.
  1965-1972: David Moss & Son, radio, TV etc.
No.8.
 -1994-Present: Bywater News, newsagents.
No.6.
 -2022-Present: Taylor Made Specs, opticians.
 -2011-: Opticians.
 -1994-: Bennetts Greengrocers.
No.4.
  1962-1977: J.T. Egginton, pharmacey.
 -Present: Arcade Pharmacy.
 -1974-1994-: J.T. Egginton, Pharmacy.
No.2.
  2022-Present: Antalya, Turkish barber shop.
  1998-2022: Kents Tuck Inn, Fish & Chip, Piza etc., takeaway.
 -1994-1997: Knockout Discounts, Babywear.
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