Comments on: Keith Parmenter, Dry Cleaner

By: Dr Brian Lascelles

Dr Brian Lascelles — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 23:29:39 +0000

My general practice surgery was at 4 spital square a 1939 house purpose built on the site of St Mary Spital for Dr William Parry who died about 1946 and my father , Dr Walter Lascelles took over the practice . I have written a lot in this blog about life in the 1950 s and onwards .The amount of information revealed is truly fascinating and I am glad about the forthcoming book

By: Howard Ricklow

Howard Ricklow — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 18:55:53 +0000

I’m glad that this article has been posted. I have been a customer of Keith’s since 1998 but obviously hadn’t been in recently since the first I knew about it was walking past the shop on Saturday and seeing that it had closed down.

All the very best Keith for the future; and do stay in touch.

By: Richard

Richard — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 16:14:12 +0000

All the best to a good man.

By: David Bishop

David Bishop — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 13:16:11 +0000

What a great post! Thank you

By: Jennifer Newbold

Jennifer Newbold — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 12:58:35 +0000

I love these stories; they bring me closer to the marvellous human-ness of London and indirectly of the world. Thank you, Gentle Author, for retelling the fascinating stories of “ordinary people.” And good luck, Mr. Parmenter, as you continue your adventures. One thing that struck me: there is no better presentation for a dry-cleaner’s service than for him to be impeccably dressed. And yet you do not see that in the United States. Odd.

By: Mezlerara

Mezlerara — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 12:14:24 +0000

He looks like such a lovely happy man! These posts are my favourites

By: Helen Breen

Helen Breen — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 11:46:12 +0000

Greetings from Boston,

GA, you continue to find these great stories about interesting characters like Keith – wonderful. No doubt his success had much to do with his positive attitude, sunny disposition, and openness to change.

I enjoyed the part about Keith being invited to the Queen’s Garden Party. I guess there are several in the summer. I just happened to be near the Queen’s Gallery (attached to Buckingham Palace) one June day when I noticed scores of well- dressed ladies and gents gathering through the nearby streets. When I asked, one gal said they were invited to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Grenadier Guards Association.

They were all dressed to kill and looked great, although many of the gals were clearly hurting with their spike heels on the pavement. I could tell that for most it was the thrill of a lifetime. I am sure Keith enjoyed his garden party too.

Love the colorful Holburn area of London too….

By: Lynne Perrella

Lynne Perrella — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 10:24:43 +0000

Look at that smile!!! This is the kind of gent who will redefine the word “retirement”.
(There is so much to learn from others, if we are open to hearing their stories.
Thanks to the GA for bringing us daily doses of optimism and humanity. )

By: Juliet Wrightson

Juliet Wrightson — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 08:43:35 +0000

This is incredibly sad because it looks as if Mr. Parmenter has not sold the business with all the good will that must have accrued. Does this mean that it is no longer viable for a single trader to run such a business? High rents, rates and the Internet will soon mean the residents of London will be missing out on the day to day interaction with local shopkeepers.

By: Ros

Ros — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 08:29:29 +0000

All the best to you Keith Parmenter in your retirement and I hope you have many new adventures. I enjoyed reading about your life.