Continuing the theme of shops in the High Street in the 1950s, the photos below are of MJ and B. Williamson’s ladies outfitters. Copies of the photos were donated to the Society by Grace Maguire (nee Macrae), whose aunts owned the shop.

The photo shows the two owners of the shop, the Miss Williamsons who came from Shetland. In the enlarged version, you can see an array of knitting patterns on the door of the shop.

In this photo, you can see the hats in the right hand window. Most women in the 1950s wore hats, especially on Sundays and hats were a key part of the business.

This photo shows the shop, with two well dressed ladies passing by. You can also see Borthwick’s newsagent next door.

This photo shows the back of the shop, where there were two wash houses which were used by the owners and people living in the flats above the shop.