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Anyone remember Books Fashions? Moved into the Book's family house once they shifted down to Manchester (I think) - lots of Jewish remnants left behind; the little scrolls on the doors, some kind of passover shelter outside along with a small brick fire in the garden, a trunk full of jewish magazines (nowt dirty like), a few pairs of REALLY strong prescription glasses. And a really strong smell of fish everywhere. 

Also met Charles Slater a few years back when I photographed the synagogue - canny enough bloke. Think I saw him knocking about on Ryhope Rd a few months back. Former councillor?
Oh aye, don't want to throw any fuel on the fire of jews being notoriously tight but the curtains had been in place since the 1930s and were literally dropping to bits, along with the stair carpet in the dining room which was joined along the gaps with gaffer tape.
Also met Charles Slater a few years back when I photographed the synagogue - canny enough bloke. Think I saw him knocking about on Ryhope Rd a few months back. Former councillor?
Oh aye, don't want to throw any fuel on the fire of jews being notoriously tight but the curtains had been in place since the 1930s and were literally dropping to bits, along with the stair carpet in the dining room which was joined along the gaps with gaffer tape.