Wisbech Shops 1930's

[Lisa Skeels]

I know this is a long shot but does anyone know where I can look for a directory/list of shops that existed in Wisbech Horsefair in the 1930's.  I know that Wisbech changed from Norfolk to Cambridgeshire and I have tried searching on both counties.

My reason for asking is that my grandfather was born in Norfolk and bought up in Wisbech following the death of his grandmother.  I understand that the person (I don't know if it was a family member or not) who looked after my grandfather ran a shop on the Horsefair in Wisbech.  He was born in 1918 and was back in Norfolk by 1940.

I thought that perhaps, if I could track down a list of shops (and proprietors) that maybe I could make a link back to my family tree. 

Thanks to all for reading this.

Lisa

[Girl Guide]

May I suggest that you get in touch with the Fenland Family History Society?

http://www.fenlandfhs.org.uk/

They have meetings in Wisbech and may be able to assist you in finding out about the shops in the 1930s.  They may well have directories that cover the 1930s.

The other alternative is to contact the local library in Wisbech and see what they have there.

[Lisa Skeels]

Thank you Girl Guide for taking the time to respond.  I will certainly give this a try.

Lisa