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Old Mod
Few weeks ago I was asked to tile a few displays for one of, if not the oldest bathroom store in London, H.E. Olby in Lewisham High Street.
Although officially they report it was opened in 1912, it was actually first opened in 1905/6.
It was a fascinating place to look around for sure, they used to manufacture all kinds of products from man hole covers to metal stair treads.
They had their own transportation company just around the corner too.
They no longer manufacture products, but they have a hardware store, and their bathroom and tile store sell some very exclusive products.
Don't expect change from £10,000 if you're after a new bathroom suite.
How it looked when it first opened.
And how it looks now. Not a lot ha changed, and the facade is not surprisingly listed.
The old manufacturing plant, now just used as storage.
During the jubilee celebrations.
A press release.
Some of their transport through time
A few of their products once made.
Stunning mosaic work outside the store.
An image of the showroom, then an now!
My favourite radiator, a mere £3300.00
And a few more....
Sink anyone?
A space saving shower,
Not so space saving.
Or how about a bath?
Although officially they report it was opened in 1912, it was actually first opened in 1905/6.
It was a fascinating place to look around for sure, they used to manufacture all kinds of products from man hole covers to metal stair treads.
They had their own transportation company just around the corner too.
They no longer manufacture products, but they have a hardware store, and their bathroom and tile store sell some very exclusive products.
Don't expect change from £10,000 if you're after a new bathroom suite.
How it looked when it first opened.
And how it looks now. Not a lot ha changed, and the facade is not surprisingly listed.
The old manufacturing plant, now just used as storage.
During the jubilee celebrations.
A press release.
Some of their transport through time
A few of their products once made.
Stunning mosaic work outside the store.
An image of the showroom, then an now!
My favourite radiator, a mere £3300.00
And a few more....
Sink anyone?
A space saving shower,
Not so space saving.
Or how about a bath?
