Not an entirely random name for a blog, but close. I am not a goat herder - in the usual meaning of that word; nor does the Urban Dictionary definition apply to me either (for a decade at least): an extremely drunk male who having lost all self-respect and standards, loses his powers of discrimination when pulling females. It is said that Gateshead derives its name from a settlement near an early Tyne crossing where goats once roamed. The goats are long gone, but me - I like to roam these parts - or rather run - exploring new places, rediscovering old ones in and around Gateshead and Newcastle when I'm out jogging. This blog is a collection of my photos, thoughts, observations, rants, loves and hates about Newcastle and Gateshead.
Hi. I worked for Jeavons between 1974 to 1987. At that time they only had the store in Percy street but had stores throughout the North East and even a factory making classical guitars, violins and violas for a while under the Balliol brand name. The C stood for Cyril, full name Cyril Olaf-Monel. He started the business selling and maintaining Bell typewriters in the Bigg Market during or before WW2. At one stage they had both the stores next to each other and an upper sales floor. KP
Hi. I worked for Jeavons between 1974 to 1987. At that time they only had the store in Percy street but had stores throughout the North East and even a factory making classical guitars, violins and violas for a while under the Balliol brand name. The C stood for Cyril, full name Cyril Olaf-Monel. He started the business selling and maintaining Bell typewriters in the Bigg Market during or before WW2. At one stage they had both the stores next to each other and an upper sales floor. KP
Hi. I worked for Jeavons between 1974 to 1987. At that time they only had the store in Percy street but had stores throughout the North East and even a factory making classical guitars, violins and violas for a while under the Balliol brand name. The C stood for Cyril, full name Cyril Olaf-Monel. He started the business selling and maintaining Bell typewriters in the Bigg Market during or before WW2. At one stage they had both the stores next to each other and an upper sales floor. KP
ReplyDeleteHi. I worked for Jeavons between 1974 to 1987. At that time they only had the store in Percy street but had stores throughout the North East and even a factory making classical guitars, violins and violas for a while under the Balliol brand name. The C stood for Cyril, full name Cyril Olaf-Monel. He started the business selling and maintaining Bell typewriters in the Bigg Market during or before WW2. At one stage they had both the stores next to each other and an upper sales floor. KP
ReplyDeleteHi KP, thanks for your comment, and thank you for the information.
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