Speedwell General Store has been a landmark in the area since 1972Â and has had a place in our hearts since 1979. Â When we give directions to our house, we always mention it. Back in the late ’70’s and early to mid-80’s it really was a general store and we’d stop there for some groceries. It’s where in 1979 we bought a local bumper sticker that we’ve had displayed in our bedroom ever since. One precious memory is of getting sugar there to make jam over a campfire from the blackberries we’d picked while we were staying in a tent while our house was being built. In recent years it had been a convenience store then it closed a couple of years ago. Recent activity suggests that the building is being repurposed. Today as we were walking in the park we saw someone painting out the sign identifying the store. Does this mean the end of an era?
National Portrait Gallery
It was a most educational visit to the newly renovated National Portrait Gallery at Trafalgar Square in Central London. We were intrigued with the contemporary approach to presenting British History.
At least fresh paint means no bulldozer. Hopefully, they only put in one new window leaving room for new signage, tho be it smaller/shorter. Perhaps an answer will come before the painters return the lift.
Last time we went by we noticed a second new window and only the SP was remaining. Good point though regarding paint versus bulldozer. We have no idea what the business plan is but we’d love to have an operating general store again.