Leatherhead High Street (previously Great Queen Street)

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Kelly's 1950 Directory of Dorking, Leatherhead, Ashtead and Neighbourhood comprised 'street sections, private residents sections, commercial sections, neighbourhood sections, trades section and official information'. Kelly's were established 1799 and claimed to be the oldest and largest directory publishers in the world. The 1950 edition, on loan to the editor by Mr Terry Millward, cost 7s 6d. Because the High Street has changed so much, at the moment it seems practical to list it first as it was in 1950. Please bear in mind that in the Kelly's listing below the numbering has changed and watch out for name order eg Burton Montague Ltd is Montague Burton Ltd (aka Burtons the Tailors: the stone plaque commemorating the opening of this branch can be seen at Leatherhead Museum).

HIGH STREET - Kelly's 1950

From North street to Epsom road.

North side.

1a, Finlay & Co. Ltd. tobccnsts
1 & 3 Burton Montague Ltd. tailors
7a, Whites Timothy & Taylors Ltd. household stores
Grossmans Ltd. drapers
11a, Moulds (Leatherhead) Ltd. upholsterers
5 Barclays Bank Ltd. (E. Perkins, manager)
7 Blair Miss Eliz. S., M.B., Ch.B., D.P.H. physcn
7 Wasley Robert Ltd. butchers
7 Davies, Watson & Co. chartered accountants. Tel. Leatherhead 2407
9 Hall Claude D., M.Ch.S. chiropodist
9 BEECH THOS. (F. C. Andrews M.P.S.), chemist & optician. Telephone, Leatherhead 2405
9 Kirkham Mrs. J. R
11 Curtis C. I. (Dairy Farmers) Ltd
13 Moulds (Leatherhead) Limited, ironmngrs &c
15 Home & Colonial Stores (H. & C. (Retail) Ltd.), provsn. dlrs
LEATHERHEAD THEATRE (Desmond O’Donovan (Theatres) Ltd.). Telephone, Leatherhead 2852 Leatherhead Theatre Club
19 Bayley’s, newsagts

...... here is Swan pit .......

21 Freeman, Hardy & Willis Ltd. boot mkrs
23.Walker Jn. fruitr
25 Treanor Frank, confctnr

    
...... here is King’s Head alley ...... [this appears to be on the wrong side of the road, nor is Neate's Alley located]

27 West Andrew & Son Ltd. bldrs
29 Eastmans Dyers & Cleaners Ltd
31 GREGORY & SON LTD. bakers Telephone, Leatherhead 2020
31 YE OLD SEVENTEENTH CENTURY TEAROOM. Telephone, Leatherhead 2020
33 Hazel, ladies’ outfitter

...... here are Booth’s cotts......

35 Hulme & Co. confctnrs
37 Nunns W. E. H. outfitter
39 Rosemary, ladies’ hairdrssr
41 Stevens (Confectioners) Ltd. bakers
43 Maison George, ladies’ hairdrssrs
45 Crayden J. E. cafe
47 Duke’s Head P.H. Michl. Maguire
HOLLANDS W. & SON (L. W. Hollands, propr.), motor engineers. Telephone, Leatherhead 2584
49 Hart, Scales & Hodges, solctrs
49 Leatherhead & Dorking Advertiser (Holmesdale Press Ltd. publishers)
49 Rose Chas. H., F.R.I.B.A. archtct
51 & 53 Wright Wm. Edwd. who. confctnr
53 Richardson Jn. boot mkr
55 Bolam Jn. institute restaurant
57 Letherhead Institute & Library (Mrs. M. Mould, sec)
Ministry of Food (Food Control Office) (Letherhead Institute)
Ministry of Fuel (Fuel Control Office) (J. P. Norfolk, overseer) (Letherhead Institute)
Surrey County Council Welfare Centre & School Clinic (Kenneth Andrew Soutar B.Sc., M.B., M.R.C.S.,M.R.C.P., D.P.H. medical officer) (Letherhead Institute)
Register Office for Births, Deaths & Marriages (Leonard Arth. Clarke, registrar for Epsom & Leatherhead sub-district; attends mon. & fri. 2.30 to 3.30 p.m.) (Letherhead Institute)

... here are Linden & Epsom roads ...

South side.

....... here is Church st ........

2 Wakefield Thos. Chas. draper
4 Clarke Mrs. M. café
6 International Tea Co.’s Stores Ltd
8 Wells & Son, picture framers
10a, Leach Bros, fishmngrs
10 Walton T. (London) Ltd. fruitrs.
10 Warner Wm. Geo
12 Boots Cash Chemists (Southern) Ltd
14 British Bata Shoe Co. Ltd
14 Humphrey Bros, butchers
16 Gallagher Edwd
16a, Watson Herbt. florist
16b, Blake H. hosier
18 King’s Head Hotel, Cyril Harvey Leach
18a, Sainsbury J. Ltd. provsn. mers
24 Fleur de Lys Restaurant
26 Sayers S. florist
26 Badman & Davies, jewellers
26 Tilling Rd. furniture remover
28 Baldwin Bros. Ltd. butchers
28a, Jackson’s Granaries, animal food mers
30 MARSHALL BROS. LTD. fishmngrs. & poulterers (Established 1838). Tel. 2284
32 HOLLANDS W. & SON, cycle engineers. Telephone, Leatherhead 2584
34 Salon Thurloe, baby linen, wools, & fancy goods dealer. Telephone, Leatherhead 3904
34a, & 34b, British Boot Repairers Ltd
34c, Molyneau, antiques
36, 36a & 38 TITLEY E. B. & SON, grocers. Telephone, Leatherhead 3016/7

... here are Elm rd. The Crescent & Church rd ...

67 High Street April 2018 Letherhead Institute Leatherhead Community Association Heritage Trail plaque image April 2015: Haslam The Garage, 67 High Street in the grounds of Leatherhead Institute is the premises of Homefix Property Services which, it is understood, formerly operated as part of Building Supplies (see 49-51 High St).

65 High Street

63b High Street April 2018 Leatherhead Podiatry image: Frank Haslam

63a High Street April 2018 vacant previously a Nail Beauty & Tanning Salon image: Frank Haslam

63 High Street April 2018 JSY Design Structural Engineers Consultants and Architects previously a Fresh Fruit & Veg Greengrocers previously a Sweet Shop? image: Frank Haslam

Alan's Florist 61 High St, Leatherhead KT22 8AQ Closed since the retirement of Mr Alan Laikin in 2010, who was in business in Leatherhead for 60 years. Article Leatherhead Advertiser, p9 14/4/16 [to be added] Being converted to other uses. image Frank Haslam 14/08/16
61 High Street November 2017 After conversion of the building to flats above and an office for RT Waters Insurance Agency, which used to be at The Institute image Frank Haslam

59 High Street

57 High Street 28/11/17 A Grade II Listed Building The Dukes Head on Leatherhead High Street closed its doors in August this year before being purchased by new owners Whelans Pub Company. After a complete refurbishment both inside and out including a refitted kitchen and new front and rear garden areas the pub will reopen to the public on December 8. Heritage Trail plaque image 9 April 2018 images: Frank Haslam
57 High Street July 2013 The Dukes Head under previous ownership image: via GetSurrey website
The Dukes Head 57 High Street May 2016 - before refurbishment - note distortion of the sign image Frank Haslam	The Dukes Head 57 High Street April 2018 - after refurbishment - distortion reduced image Frank Haslam

55 High Street April 2018 (formerly No.45) A Grade II Listed Building Sunshine Cafe image Frank Haslam

53 High Street April 2018 (formerly No.43) A Grade II Listed Building Hua Xia Dr V Acupuncture image: Frank Haslam

49-51 High Street 30/09/14 Building Supplies: DIY [closed] image: Frank Haslam
49-51 High Street Wildlife Aid Foundation image: Frank Haslam 03/09/16 04/08/16 Planning Application MO/2016/1102/PLA Proposal: Erection of first and second floors over existing shop to create 4 No. flats. Alterations to shop front. Representations by 25 August 2016

45-47 High Street April 2018 Piazza Firenze Restaurant and Cygnet House Cygnet House was originally offices but was converted to flats in 2010. image: Frank Haslam

43 High Street (Swan Mews is to the left, right and back) April 2018 Eden Florists previously British Heart Foundation Charity Shop previously a betting shop image: Frank Haslam

41 High Street April 2018 (formerly No.31) A Grade II Listed Building Cradler's House Jewellers The actual Cradler's House building is at 33-35 High Street. image: Frank Haslam

39 High Street April 2018 (formerly No.29) A Grade II Listed Building Olivia's Closet Ladies Clothes image: Frank Haslam

37 High Street April 2018 (formerly No.27) A Grade II Listed Building Annie's Place Restaurant image: Frank Haslam

33-35 High Street April 2018 (formerly Nos.23 & 25) A Grade II Listed Building Cradler's House Queen Elizabeth's Foundation Charity Shop previously other charity shops including Rainbow Trust images: Frank Haslam
33-35 High Street - rear of building June 2016 (formerly Nos.23 & 25) A Grade II Listed Building

31 High Street April 2018 Lal Akash Indian Restaurant image: Frank Haslam

25-29 High Street

25 High Street March 2018 MangoBean previously MVDC Help Shop image: Frank Haslam

23 High Street March 2018 Max Barber Shop previously a STS Computers location note former Halifax Bank premises on left October 1995 Plaque and clock in memory of John Dyer 1926-1994 "This commemorative clock was commissioned by friends and townspeople as a tribute and lasting memory in recognition of the time and resource so generously given to the town he loved" images: Frank Haslam

21 High Street 2017 vacant previously Halifax Bank image: commercial agency

19 High Street

17 High Street

15 High Street April 2018 Travelodge Hotel images: Frank Haslam

13 High Street

11 High Street April 2018 Swan Shopping Centre - South West Mall entrance taken 9 April 2018 images: Frank Haslam

5-9 High Street April 2018 Argos image: Frank Haslam

1-3 High Street April 2018 Martin's previously Pimm's Department Store, Taylors image: Frank Haslam

now going back up the High Street on the other side

2 High Street Abbey National Building Society Leatherhead Advertiser March 1985
2 High Street September 2016 Santander Bank image: Frank Haslam

4 High Street September 2016 Greggs image: Frank Haslam

6a High Street April 2018 Tip Top Nails image: Frank Haslam

6 High Street September 2016 Toni & Guy image: Frank Haslam

6 High Street [yes there are two #6s, checked with S&P] September 2016 S&P Photos image: Frank Haslam

8 High Street September 2016 Privé London Hairdressing image: Frank Haslam

10-12 High Street February 2015 (formerly Nos.8 & 10) A Grade II Listed Building Temptation Household Store previously Monroe Hair image: Frank Haslam

14 High Street September 2016 Purrfect Pet Care (closed) - previously in Unit 3 Swan Centre previously Starbucks image: Frank Haslam

14 High Street September 2016 believed to be offices image: Frank Haslam

16 High Street September 2016 Subway Sandwich Bar image: Frank Haslam

18 High Street April 2018 Caffe Amici previously a jewellery shop image: Frank Haslam

20 High Street

22 High Street April 2018 William Hill Betting Shop image: Frank Haslam

24 High Street November 2017 Gossip Bar & Lounge previously Rialto Lounge Italian Restaurant previously Vecchia Trattoria Italian Restaurant images: Frank Haslam
24 High Street September 2016 Rialto Lounge Italian Restaurant (now Gossip Bar & Lounge) previously Vecchia Trattoria Italian Restaurant images: Frank Haslam

Kings Head Alley September 2016 between no.24 and no.26 High Street 25/2/2005 GetSurrey: Two of Leatherhead’s dingy alleys have been brighten up with new entrance arches specially designed to reflect their history. Kings Head Alley and Neate’s Alley are two long established pedestrian routes in the town that have been provided with arches made nearby by the Fire and Iron Gallery and partly designed by local schoolchildren. King’s Head Alley takes its name from an inn that once stood on the site and was supposed to always have a table reserved especially for members of the clergy. This is reflected in the design of the entrance arch which features churchwardens’ pipes and ale tankards. Neate’s Alley takes its name from a 19th century family of grocers and butchers. Pigs were slaughtered in a yard at the back of the shop which gave it its old name of dog. Dogs were said to be attracted there in the hope of getting some scraps. The design of the arch incorporates different kinds of dogs and a pig. The frames of both arches are a tangle of stems and leaves. Fire and Iron Gallery spokesman, Lucy Quinnell, said: “Our research of the histories of the alleys proved very enlightening and enabled us to suggest features that might be incorporated into the design of the new arches. “Pupils and Woodville and Therfield schools helped us design some of the elements of each arch. They are colourful, quirky, educational and fun.” The schemes have been paid for by contributions from local developers and are part of the project to rejuvenate the town centre. Improved lighting is to be installed shortly. image: Frank Haslam

26 High Street September 2016 Salvation Army Charity Shop previously Dixons/Currys image: Frank Haslam

28a High Street September 2016 Superdrug image: Frank Haslam

28 High Street September 2016 {my dentist} previously Blockbusters video hire image: Frank Haslam

Neate's Alley High Street between no.28 and no.30-32 September 2016 see Kings Head Alley above image: Frank Haslam

30-32 High Street April 2018 Wetherspoons The Edmund Tylney previously a Tandy branch

 

34 High Street April 2018 The Hair Shop for Men image: Frank Haslam

36-38 High Street September 2016 Thai Pinto Thai Restaurant previously a ?mexican restaurant image: Frank Haslam

40 High Street April 2018 USA Nails image: Frank Haslam

42 High Street April 2018 Oxfam Charity Shop image: Frank Haslam

44 High Street April 2018 E-Personnel Recruitment image: Frank Haslam

46 High Street April 2018 Saffron Indian Takeaway image: Frank Haslam

46a High Street April 2018 Tops Pizza image: Frank Haslam

48 High Street Klassic HD Barber Shop previously a phone shop images: Frank Haslam

September 2016

April 2017: Demolition of Klassic HD Barber Shop

 

48 High Street November 2017 Lime Bar new build 2017 image: Frank Haslam

50 High Street September 2016 Mirror on the Walls Hair Salon previously Fishing Tackle shop image: Frank Haslam

52 High Street September 2016 Howell Jones Solicitors image: Frank Haslam

Some older images of the High Street can be seen at the archived Leatherhead AHEAD website

page last updated 13 April 2018: this page is part of the Leatherhead & District Local History Society's website http://www.leatherheadhistory.org/