tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post4291115715394634202..comments2024-03-23T16:18:34.397+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: The Famous of Cheltenham bites the dustRosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-53090782173721850472012-11-05T20:03:38.817+00:002012-11-05T20:03:38.817+00:00Dear Sarah - it has been really surprising how man...Dear Sarah - it has been really surprising how many people remember these cash tube systems. When you bought your skirt material I bet it was placed on a beautiful wooden counter with a brass ruler running along its edge, and then the assistant would cut an accurate line down the material for you, neatly parcel it up in brown paper, fasten it with string and a final flourish of a loop to hold it by. Those were the days.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-16362596393068177432012-11-05T19:40:52.499+00:002012-11-05T19:40:52.499+00:00What a lovely old fashioned shop and what a shame ...What a lovely old fashioned shop and what a shame it is now closing. The customer service is always wonderful in places like this.<br />I remember buying some material as a teenager to make a skirt and the shop had a very similar tube system of dealing with the cash!<br />Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-78058503900013957142012-11-05T18:48:49.603+00:002012-11-05T18:48:49.603+00:00Dear Ioanna - so pleased that you have left a comm...Dear Ioanna - so pleased that you have left a comment. I tried to find your blog when you became a followers but could not trace it. I can now follow you too.<br />Glad to learn that you are one of Dimi's friends, and thank you for your visit.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-29223910102257068002012-11-05T18:40:49.655+00:002012-11-05T18:40:49.655+00:00Your pictures are very nice!Im sorry to hear that ...Your pictures are very nice!Im sorry to hear that your stores are clossing!Wish you a lovely week!(Im Dimi's friend)<br />http://iioannasworld.blogspot.gr/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07900161675911833475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-71582790917589088102012-11-05T15:04:53.116+00:002012-11-05T15:04:53.116+00:00So beautifully put Rosemary - I am pleased that yo...So beautifully put Rosemary - I am pleased that you recognised that in the staff. I know that many of them have spent their whole working lives in the shop, and their pride is tangible.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-30722453684345425492012-11-05T14:45:29.032+00:002012-11-05T14:45:29.032+00:00What I noticed right away from your photos is the ...What I noticed right away from your photos is the artistry in the functionality of the store, everything is in tip-top shape, there is a sense of pride in the product, its presentation, in the way the workers stand with the merchandise. You are losing so much more than just a store.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-29553918257025633512012-11-05T13:50:45.752+00:002012-11-05T13:50:45.752+00:00Hear, hear, it is so sad when these old establishe...Hear, hear, it is so sad when these old established companies have to close their doors. A little bit of our history goes with them too.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-26142396578570207072012-11-05T13:49:36.283+00:002012-11-05T13:49:36.283+00:00Dear Olympia - you are right, it is a sign of the ...Dear Olympia - you are right, it is a sign of the times. The recession is hitting so many of our established organisations. Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-41854658849982783302012-11-05T13:42:08.968+00:002012-11-05T13:42:08.968+00:00We have a similar outfitters shop in my nearby tow...We have a similar outfitters shop in my nearby town of Ilminster with a tubed cash system still visible along the ceiling. Amazingly it is still surviving and long may it last. Vintage Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695570690989980599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-85158972061989761242012-11-05T10:15:23.477+00:002012-11-05T10:15:23.477+00:00Very nice shop with such organization, wonderful t...Very nice shop with such organization, wonderful things and kind people. Sadly, closes a historic store .....<br />All values are collapsing to the altar of globalization!<br />Have a nice week !<br />Olympiaoldthingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08792844004937988499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-20646459183000905332012-11-05T09:48:55.332+00:002012-11-05T09:48:55.332+00:00I am glad that your childhood memories have been s...I am glad that your childhood memories have been stirred too Susan. For some reason this system of handling the money is remembered by many. I think it was because there was not much technology in our homes then, so things we saw outside the home enthralled us more.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-79965153241928590832012-11-05T09:46:38.155+00:002012-11-05T09:46:38.155+00:00Dear Helen - the one thing that this post has done...Dear Helen - the one thing that this post has done is to stir childhood memories for most commenters. I was also enthralled by the pulley cash devices too.<br />As you mention it is nice to handle merchandise first, which you can do here of course, but feel rather inhibited knowing that it has all got to be carefully folded up again when you have leave.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-60601285707404892862012-11-05T03:34:26.679+00:002012-11-05T03:34:26.679+00:00What a shame that such a wonderful shop is closing...What a shame that such a wonderful shop is closing - everything looks so neat and tidy. I remember that "tube" system in a shop in East Grinstead when I was a child.Susan Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400003572211042194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-44013514750141164382012-11-05T00:16:19.779+00:002012-11-05T00:16:19.779+00:00Hello Rosemary
Oh how sad - such an incredible s...Hello Rosemary <br /><br />Oh how sad - such an incredible stores and the fixtures are beautiful. I remember a similar cash system at Clery's shop on O'Connell St. in Dublin. As children when our mother took us to Dublin we always went into Clery and watched the zooming back and forth of the cash and change on the pulleys.<br /><br />I must say I like to handle merchandize prior to purchasing it and folded items on a a shelf restrict shopping.<br /><br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-49154707710024961922012-11-04T22:40:51.215+00:002012-11-04T22:40:51.215+00:00I do understand that most of the employees have be...I do understand that most of the employees have been there for all of their working life. They are opening another smaller shop so some of the staff will continue to have jobs. They will be selling just school uniforms as they are the local stockist for a very large area and covering a lot of schools.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-29456065567642892632012-11-04T22:36:35.548+00:002012-11-04T22:36:35.548+00:00Sadly it is a sign of the times Suzy - I am postin...Sadly it is a sign of the times Suzy - I am posting your letter tomorrow.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-57624621216489100762012-11-04T21:54:48.369+00:002012-11-04T21:54:48.369+00:00Oh, such a sad story, I could almost cry! Suzy xOh, such a sad story, I could almost cry! Suzy xRustic Vintage Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17707515487917612909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-87474765258000427282012-11-04T19:29:52.998+00:002012-11-04T19:29:52.998+00:00Though I'm not familar with this shop, I feel ...Though I'm not familar with this shop, I feel quite sad to read the news. What a shame, and a tremendous loss. I feel bad also for the loyal patrons and long time employees.....betting there are some of both.<br />LoiWoodside Parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981644571968878448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-61876688176755255352012-11-04T19:00:47.132+00:002012-11-04T19:00:47.132+00:00Dear Mark - I have been surprised how many people ...Dear Mark - I have been surprised how many people remember these various vacuum cash systems, they must have made an impression on us.<br />The notion of service does appear to have been lost forever. I recall my father visiting his bank, and the Manager would come forward and greet him like a long lost friend. I go in to my bank and I do not think that anyone knows me from 'Adam'.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-35848001711559005902012-11-04T17:49:53.226+00:002012-11-04T17:49:53.226+00:00Dear Rosemary,
I remember several stores with vac...Dear Rosemary,<br /><br />I remember several stores with vacuum cash systems — they're gone now, too, of course. The passage of such stores is sad in that it marks the end of a certain type of service which seems to be lost forever. The great irony in this Information Age is that service is the one thing that we should be cultivating all the more.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-43837954951137482762012-11-04T15:39:41.797+00:002012-11-04T15:39:41.797+00:00Dear Jane and Lance - it seems to be all part of a...Dear Jane and Lance - it seems to be all part of a general dumbing down across the board. There are very few of these high class shops on the streets anymore. In our own little town we had a family run menswear shop when we first moved here, but with the death of the owner, it is now no more. <br />Many commenters have mentioned their own memories of the capsule system in shops. I suppose it was a very good way of preventing fiddling the books too. The money was taken in and immediately zoomed off to the cashiers office, and then the correct change came back for the customer.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-81646253030086602962012-11-04T14:14:43.291+00:002012-11-04T14:14:43.291+00:00Hello Rosemary:
This is all so very sad, but, regr...Hello Rosemary:<br />This is all so very sad, but, regrettably, seems to be happening the world over. It is such a pity that stores such as 'The Famous' which offer such wonderful levels of service are 'going under'whilst the sell it cheaply and pile it high brigade seem to be multiplying in numbers on every high street. Of course, times must change but it is such a wonderful experience when one is served by knowledgeable and helpful assistants and they seem to be disappearing at an alarming rate. Oh dear!<br /><br />An aged aunt of ours worked for many years in a large department store in Leeds which employed a similar 'tubed' cash flow system. It was extremely fast and efficient we thought and great fun to watch. It made paying a pleasure!!! Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-9256737360676521812012-11-04T13:56:50.576+00:002012-11-04T13:56:50.576+00:00Dear Perpetua - this post has elicited the fact th...Dear Perpetua - this post has elicited the fact that people are nostalgic for the things from the past. Not all of us want cheap and cheerful, here today gone tomorrow. However, in this recession period it seems more and more old fashioned shops are now closing their doors forever.<br />Actually this shop is very small, and I was surprised to discover that they had this vacuum cash system. I tend to associate it with the big drapery stores of my childhood.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-5793796021708841882012-11-04T13:52:39.706+00:002012-11-04T13:52:39.706+00:00Dear Gina - it is a sad reflection of the sign of ...Dear Gina - it is a sad reflection of the sign of the times. Many people want to buy cheap and cheerful clothing which they then caste off frequently. This shop sells quality merino and cashmere wool socks and jumpers etc which do cost a lot of money, but which last a long time.<br />I sometimes wonder whether we are progressing forwards or going backwards!!!Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-44532359909185856502012-11-04T13:48:24.951+00:002012-11-04T13:48:24.951+00:00Dear Franka - I agree with you, what a shame it is...Dear Franka - I agree with you, what a shame it is, and over 100 years of trading finished forever.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.com