The grocery store in the High Street celebrated 50 years in business in 1984, and this leaflet was produced to advertise the celebrations.
A grocery receipt from Beatt and Tait from 1967, four years before decimalisation. Even for those of us who remember decimalisation, prices seem incredible. Some examples in today's money..... 900 gr sugar - 7p 12 large eggs - 21p 450 gr cheddar - 20p Large squeezy (wash-up) liquid - 14p
This photograph shows the staff outside the shop in the early 1960s.
A photograph of customers participating in events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the village grocer's store in 1984.
A newspaper article from 1984, with photographs of the staff of the shop, describing Beatt and Tait's history and anniversary celebrations.
Raffles and competitions were held to celebrate Beatt and Tait's 50th Anniversary, and our photograph shows some of the winners.
