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Robert Pound and son with his horse & trap, his business transport - name proudly displayed on the side of the trap
The Cross Trees Shrivenham. Pound Stores was directly behind on the corner. Note the Petrol Pump. Photo courtesy of Paul Williams
Receipt issued by Pound in 1915. Courtesy of Paul Williams
Receipt issued by Robert Pound in 1913. Courtesy of Paul Williams
Receipt issued by Pound in 1916. Courtesy of Paul Williams
Receipt issued by Pound Stores in 1922. Courtesy of Paul Williams

Robert Pound & Pound Stores in Shrivenham

Faringdon Advertiser
Sat 4 Sept, 1920
 
Shrivenham
 
Sale of very valuable Freehold Business Premises known as ‘Pound Stores,’ comprising Grocery Shop, Bakery, Warehouse, and Dwelling House, situate in an excellent position in the main street.
 
The Goodwill of the very thriving business will be included in the sale.
 
A.F. Hobbs and Chambers
 
Have been instructed by the Trustees of the late Mr Robert Pound to submit the above for sale by public auction at the Barrington Arms, Shrivenham, on Thursday, September 23rd, 1920, at 6 o’clock in the evening precisely.
 
Further particulars may be obtained from Messrs, Kinneir, Bradford and Co, Solicitors, Swindon, or the Auctioneers, Faringdon, Berks.
 
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Introductory announcement.
Ashbury, Berks
 
Sale of Cottage Property
 
Belonging to the Estate of the Late Mr Robert Pound, situate in the village on the opposite side of the Main Street to the Rose and Crown Inn, consisting of
 
Four Cottages with Gardens
 
Now untilised as two tenaments, and occupied by Messrs Disbury and Simpson, producing the gross Annual Rental of £14.10s.0d
 
A.F. Hobbs and Chambers
 
Are instructed to offer the above for sale by Auction at the Barrington Arms, Shrivenham, on Thursday, September 23rd, 1920, at 6 o’clock in the evening.
 
Further particulars may be obtained from Messrs, Kinneir, Bradford and Co, Solicitors, Swindon, or the Auctioneers, Faringdon, Berks.
 
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Mr Robert Pound, late of Ashbury and Shrivenham, Berks, Miller, Grocer and Baker (deceased).
 
All persons indebted to, or having any claim against the Estate of this deceased are requested, forthwith, to pay their debts or send in their claims to the undersigned.
 
Kinneir Bradford & Co
Swindon, Wilts
Solicitors to the Executors
26th August 1920
 
 
 
 
  • Year:
    1920
  • Place:
    Shrivenham
  • Ref:
    Online only
  • Item Ref:
    N348
  • Find it:
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