1950s

Trewins exterior c1950

Despite restrictions on many goods remaining until well into 1950s Trewins continued to trade in cramped conditions in a shop which was hot in the summer and cold in the winter!

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  • Mr. Yelland (Service Manager) at 11am each day used to go onto the roof of the main building with a “whirling hydrometer”, (which looked like a football supporters rattle.)  This was used to measure the temperature and humidity.  If it reached the required temperature the men were permitted to remove their jackets and the ladies  their stockings or tights, allowing a little personal comfort.

    By Marion Hudson (13/08/2007)
  • It was still hot in the summer and cold in the winter when I started at Trewins in 1984. When it was really hot, permission had to be given by the MD before men could remove their jackets and ladies allowed to go bare legged (no tights!)

    By Jo Spence (27/07/2007)

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