Water Orton. Old Church Road

Old Church Road, Water Orton with unidentified public house. 1960s[This building was in fact an off licence and village shop. It was owned by Gilbert Rhodes, a real village character, who used to fly a
 
Old Church Road, Water Orton with unidentified public house. 1960s [This building was in fact an off licence and village shop. It was owned by Gilbert Rhodes, a real village character, who used to fly a "stork flag" in the garden at the side of the shop when a baby was born in the village. The off licence is now a private residence]
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Water Orton (75)
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Industrial: Miscellaneous (83)
Shops (727)
Date
1960-1969

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    Can remember Gilbert Rhodes used to be open when all the other shops were closed, sadly he was shot during a robbery.

    By Steve Ebbon (26/11/2017)
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    We got married in 1975 and bought a flat in Orton Close. We always went to Gilly when we didn’t have any money. Gilly was so kind, he used to say have what you want and pay when you can. Bless you Gilly you were a great villager. Thank you.

    By Rob (08/01/2025)

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