The former Caf? Matthiae
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The former Caf? Matthiae
Image: © Mark Percy Taken: 24 Apr 2013
The classic blue and silver Art Deco shopfront at 76-84 Kew Road has been preserved in a redevelopment which has seen this former café transformed into a Tesco Express and several flats. Reg Matthiae opened a bakery here in 1920 and later expanded the business to include a café, restaurant and catering service. It closed in 2001. The building has grade II-listed status.
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Image Location
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51.465216
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