|
Vintage Television and Video Vintage television and video equipment, programmes, VCRs etc. |
|
Thread Tools |
10th Dec 2018, 1:56 pm | #1 |
Diode
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Guildford, Surrey, UK.
Posts: 6
|
Derwent Television Company
Dear All,
I am not sure if I have posted this in the correct section but thought I would give it a go. I am trying to find out some more information on a television rental company that was based in North Street, Guildford, Surrey in the 60's/70's - I only remember it being referred to as "Derwents" this is where my nan use to work as a shop manager Mrs Morgan. She retired in 1978. I know its a long shot but it would be great to hear from anyone who remembers the shop etc. Kind Regards Keith |
10th Dec 2018, 3:01 pm | #2 |
Dekatron
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, UK.
Posts: 9,643
|
Re: Derwent Television Company
There's quite a bit of information here: https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...d.php?p=364668
|
10th Dec 2018, 6:21 pm | #3 |
Diode
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Guildford, Surrey, UK.
Posts: 6
|
Re: Derwent Television Company
Thanks - I did checkout that thread, there is limited info on Guildford branch.
Regards Keith |
11th Dec 2018, 11:50 am | #4 |
Tetrode
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, UK.
Posts: 88
|
Re: Derwent Television Company
Hi Keith,
In 1965-66 I worked in an architects' office just off the intersection of High Street and North Street, Guildford. I am sure Derwent was in one of the two shops in the High Street marked "?" in the attached Street view image, and would surely have had a High Street address. They usually had a large colour TV in the window, simply showing colour bars from a pattern generator (colour broadcasts had not yet begun, so it was probably just an appetiser). A fashion shop called "Rayne" occupied the end position under the brick facade where Ryman is now. Weir Rhodes was there as now. I cannot remember the other shops on this parade except that a shop called Dowdeswell's occupied one of them. Hope this helps. Les. |