skinners. kings lynn

[richardanthony]

Does anyone know anything about a shop or firm called skinners in kings lynn. I think it may have been a rag trade or rag n bone establishment.

[CaroleW]

What timescale?

[richardanthony]

1900s to 1930s

[roopat]

It became a scrap yard & stopped in about the early 70s. Cottages & a restaurant have been built on the land since then. My OH says he remembers taking old car batteries there. We knew the couple who owned it quite well at the time. Their name wasn't Skinner but the place was still called Skinners.


You might be able to find out more by joining www.kingslynn-forums.co.uk, there are lots of old photos & knowledgeable people on there who will probably be able to tell you if you post a query.


Good luck


Pat

[EmmaG22]

Hi, yes this was my late grandad’s business - John Skinner & Sons (which was a scrap metal merchants) located in Surrey Street in the town. The building since around the late 90’s is sadly no longer there and is now car parking.