Ko Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Sorry in advance if this has been discussed elsewhere, but I can't find anything on it.The tyre shop, next to Moxons and Cafe Noodle, has it closed? It looks like it has been gutted. It was up and running about 2 weeks ago, but now looks deserted. Anyone know anything? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1348-tyre-shop-next-to-moxons-has-it-closed/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Yes, they've cleared out. Mentioned in a recent thread...there was some rumour of new landlord, hiked rents, and Mrs Robinson opening something clothesy there. Somebody should take a photo of the tyre shop signage for the sake of posterity. It's one of the last "01" phone numbers still on display in East Dulwich. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1348-tyre-shop-next-to-moxons-has-it-closed/#findComment-36573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ko Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 Thanks Muttley! I think I missed it as it got lounged but I've found it now. I think the tyre shop was part of the row of shops Parkhill bought up a year or so back. Sad to see the tyre place go as the guy has obviously been there a long time. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1348-tyre-shop-next-to-moxons-has-it-closed/#findComment-36580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathg Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Hi Muttley - I walked past the tyre shop at the weekend and it wasn't the 01 number that gave me a twinge of nostalgia, it was the fading Access sign sticking out at the side like an antique For Sale board. I'd completely forgotten about Access cards, which I think were one of the very first credit cards available in the UK. I wonder how many of those are still around in London. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1348-tyre-shop-next-to-moxons-has-it-closed/#findComment-36592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Yes, nice bit of antique memorabilia. There should be an East Dulwich museum. "Your flexible friend". Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1348-tyre-shop-next-to-moxons-has-it-closed/#findComment-36602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikese22 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I went past today and noticed that they've taken down the signage with 01 on it to reveal even older signage with the telephone exchange expressed as letters - TOW xxxx - presumably dating back to the 60s?Anyone know if TOW stood for anything or was it just random - there are still hotels in Bloomsbury that display signs with MUS (for MUSeum)at the start or their phone numbers? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1348-tyre-shop-next-to-moxons-has-it-closed/#findComment-96012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macroban Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Townley. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1348-tyre-shop-next-to-moxons-has-it-closed/#findComment-96016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlteenie Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 As I understand it, the letters were what you dialled (they still have the system in the US). Looking at my phone, this would give you a code of 869. 274 (BRI)xton..... I guess, or am I wrong? Macro? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1348-tyre-shop-next-to-moxons-has-it-closed/#findComment-96022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJL Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 You're right. The first part of the number was geographical (BRIxton, WHItehall, PADdington etc). When the system changed, they changed the letters into the corresponding numbers. When I first came to the UK, telephone books had a section in the front listing all the codes/areas so that you could see roughly where a caller lived.In the US, I think they only use the letters for commercial reasons and for a price you can choose your own number - "call 1-800-BUY-BEER" etc. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1348-tyre-shop-next-to-moxons-has-it-closed/#findComment-96027 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macroban Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I've had the same landline for over 50 years.It has gone:GYP N-N-N-N (Gypsy Hill)TOW N-(N)-(N-10)-N (Townley: when the new exchange opened they subtracted 10 from the phone number)693 N-(N)-(N-10)-N01-693 N-(N)-(N-10)-N020-693 N-(N)-(N-10)-N0208-693 N-(N)-(N-10)-NInteresting stuff for a Sunday morning. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1348-tyre-shop-next-to-moxons-has-it-closed/#findComment-96030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamgatecrasher Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I think the Peckham one is the most endearing - Rodney - after which a certain character in Only Fools & Horses is named. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1348-tyre-shop-next-to-moxons-has-it-closed/#findComment-96035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Anyone got any newly painted walls for me to look at? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1348-tyre-shop-next-to-moxons-has-it-closed/#findComment-96039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 macroban Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I've had the same landline for over 50 years.> > It has gone:> > GYP N-N-N-N (Gypsy Hill)> TOW N-(N)-(N-10)-N (Townley: when the new exchange> opened they subtracted 10 from the phone number)> 693 N-(N)-(N-10)-N> 01-693 N-(N)-(N-10)-N> 020-693 N-(N)-(N-10)-N> 0208-693 N-(N)-(N-10)-N> > Interesting stuff for a Sunday morning.I think it would have gone: GIP (Gipsy Hill); TOW; 693; 01 693; 081 693; 0181 693; 020 8693 A fascinatng (!) listing here under "Telephone Exchange Project UK" http://www.rhaworth.myby.co.uk/phreak/tenp_01.htm Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1348-tyre-shop-next-to-moxons-has-it-closed/#findComment-96048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
karter Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 does everyone need correcting? Ko the properties were not bought by phill properties and the latest news was that it was going to be a farmers shop or maybe now i am wrong? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1348-tyre-shop-next-to-moxons-has-it-closed/#findComment-96072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Yes Alan who had the tyre shop had to go he was due a rent review when he made enquires about his new rent he nearly had a hart attack a real shame he was a nice guy and would always help you out. Some one said the lease was brought by Franklins to stop a rival moving in may be organic veg shop??????Bob S Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1348-tyre-shop-next-to-moxons-has-it-closed/#findComment-96121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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