WOODLAND



This is Moffatt’s well stocked Grocers and Drapers shop at Glasgow House, Woodland, photographed prior to 1914. It was situated on High Summer Hill Bank, approaching Woodland from Copley, just downhill from the Edge Hotel “T” Junction, and is now a private residence. John Moffatt, standing here outside of his shop, was the first recorded shopkeeper at this address.  In 1909 the Moffatt’s went into partnership with William Thompson and this lasted until July 1st, 1914, when Wm. Thompson took over the business (see circular below which was distributed to all their customers). The name Moffatt can clearly be seen in the picture and the adverts in the windows are for Cadbury’s and Bovril. Note the unusual upstairs windows. The iron railings surrounding the bay window and the jardinière were removed, along with many others in the village, in 1942 for the war effort. Wm. Thompson died in 1953 and the business was carried on by his daughter Ina until it was put up for sale in 1954. It was bought in that year by Joe & Maud Varty who ran it until Jack & Greta Robson bought it in 1958. They closed the shop in 1960.  This photograph was loaned to me by Mrs. Noreen Corner, of Woodland.