Comments on: The Little Yellow Watch Shop

By: Marcia Howard

Marcia Howard — Thu, 10 May 2018 21:24:22 +0000

How wonderful to know these skills still survive, and sounds like John’s expertise is very much in demand. I was saddened when the old clock and watch shop closed in Windsor; distinct with the clock under glass set in the pavement outside. There was also watch mender in Tavistock’s pannier in market in Devon. He was always talking about retirement, but so much in demand that he continued year after year. He may well still be there! I also remember coming across a similar business in the market hall in Durham many years ago.

By: Chris Webb

Chris Webb — Sat, 05 May 2018 08:57:27 +0000

I’ve walked past this shop many times but never really took much notice, and would never have guessed it is a bit of an institution.

I feel there will always be a demand for this shop’s services because good quality watches of any age will always be things people want to keep and have in good working order.

I agree with Paul Loften – new housing developments have to have a proportion of “affordable” housing and I think there should be similar regulations for affordable small shops.

By: Roger Tiller

Roger Tiller — Sat, 05 May 2018 08:43:18 +0000

My Father had a shop very close to you called W J Burts Cabinet Makers from the 1920s – 1960s, so he must of known you’re shop very well, I remember him telling me about all the clock shops everywhere around that area.

By: Jamie Surman

Jamie Surman — Fri, 04 May 2018 17:42:10 +0000

And isn’t Mrs Lloyd gorgeous!? So chic with the long silvery hair…

An amazing story YET again… Thank you so much TGA for keeping us all enthused every day.

By: Achim

Achim — Fri, 04 May 2018 12:48:33 +0000

A very fine shop with a most interesting history!

Love & Peace
ACHIM

By: Helen Breen

Helen Breen — Fri, 04 May 2018 09:50:53 +0000

Greetings from Boston,

GA, what a great story of perseverance, skill, and continuity. John and his wife Annie make a lovely couple. May they continue in their work as long as they wish …

By: Bureboy

Bureboy — Fri, 04 May 2018 08:24:09 +0000

A handsome couple. Beats Timpsons hands down

By: Paul Loften

Paul Loften — Fri, 04 May 2018 07:49:50 +0000

following the poor showing for all parties in yesterdays local election results local politicians need to focus on the decline of the high street and generally how they have become souless and without interest to most people. Betting shops , amusement arcades , fried chicken parlours and far too many food outlets have led to the decline of high streets all over the UK. If we could only have some more Little Yellow Shops and people like John and Annie the world could be a much more interesting place.

By: Jenny Lewis

Jenny Lewis — Fri, 04 May 2018 06:38:21 +0000

I used to work next door in the 90’s and had so many watches fixed by John and bought some great 70’s watches off him that are still going. Loved popping in there john was always smiling and happy to help. So glad to see the little yellow shop still standing amongst all the changes on that street. X

By: Valerie-Jael

Valerie-Jael — Fri, 04 May 2018 05:36:37 +0000

How good to see that one of these old shops has survived! Good luck to John and Annie! Valerie