tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1927099035382448194.post5859865927015919328..comments2024-03-12T16:28:39.489+00:00Comments on 6 Oxgangs Avenue 1958-1972 'The Stair' incorporating Oxgangs - A Pastime From Time Past: Ewart's NewsagentUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1927099035382448194.post-30876461891753598462014-12-14T19:13:54.749+00:002014-12-14T19:13:54.749+00:00Mr McNish had the post office and his wife run the...Mr McNish had the post office and his wife run the wool shop during the eighties. The wool shop was the third shop in, Ewarts being one and two. Opposite was the butchers Armstrongs. The fruit shop became a video rental shop. If I remember correctly, the wool shop eventually moved to the opposite corner before closing down, and it's original spot was taken by a beauticians, a theme which has stayed ever since. The store became Dennis's, he still runs it today. Hairdressers up top is still there. The chip shop was owned by Carmen, and was family run until he passed away and his youngest son kinda made a mess of the business. Not seen a mention of The Vintry, the off licence that was part of the Good Companions, that finally closed in the late eighties(I think Dennis was taking too much business). Just some of the stuff I remember that may help, although more recent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1927099035382448194.post-30265457421751152732013-12-22T12:19:04.819+00:002013-12-22T12:19:04.819+00:00Just discovered your blog today, and have been eng...Just discovered your blog today, and have been engrossed for hours! I lived next door to Annie and Bob Ewart in Oxgangs Farm Drive. They owned the shop, and when they retired their son, Ian, took it over. Mrs Ewart always gave me the most wonderful sweetie presents - huge boxes of chocolates at Christmas, and giant eggs at Easter. Lisa Sibbaldnoreply@blogger.com