I remember the red and white barbers pole outside. Mr Moon was a very small, slim man. He always wore a long grey overall. I can still picture him vividly in my mind. My Great Uncle always had his hair cut here.
The history of this building goes back to c.1907. First owned by a Miss Eleanor Cornwell who ran her Ladies Outfitters business here. It was a Ladies Outfitters until 1917 when 187 Elm Grove became a confectioners. Ran by a lady called Miss Scott. Miss Scott ran her confectioners business here up until c.1935.
From at Least 1937 until its closure during the 1980's the Moon family had their hairdresser/barbers business here. I love the fact that their name is still on the door leading to their flat above. I wonder if the Moon family still live there?
