Memories sought of greengrocer's shop
Staff at the Black Country Living Museum are piecing together the history of a long-standing greengrocer's.
And today they are appealing for people to come forward with their memories.
One of the buildings at the attraction's canal side village will be transformed into the shop which was housed at 39 Lower Lichfield Street, Willenhall between around 1916 to 1932.
The museum is appealing for information so it can produce a replica which is as authentic as possible.
The research done by the museum's collections team to date shows that Gertrude Adey, née Illidge, is listed in the Kelly's Trade Directory as a greengrocer from the stated address.
She married William Adey in around 1900 and had two children – William A Adey, born circa 1901, and Gertrude M Adey, born circa 1903. The building, being a small family business, may have traded under the name of Adey.
Staff are hoping to get more information about the Adey family, Lower Lichfield Street or the surrounding areas during the early 20th century. They are also keen to track down anybody with a connection to the Adey family.
They are also appealing for anyone with photographs of Willenhall or other Black Country greengrocer shops, pre-1960, to come forward. Staff are also keen to hear people's recollections of the shop or any similar ones in the Black Country.
People are asked to get in touch by email info@bclm.com or call 0121 557 9643 by April 28. They should include their name, email, telephone number and a few words outlining their information and the museum will then get in touch.
Last month, the museum celebrated after receiving £263,300 of Arts Council funding. It will be used to develop an apprenticeship scheme for college students to learn specialist craft and heritage skills. Money will also be spent creating volunteering opportunities for youngsters aged 16 to 25.
