W E Howden, Pet Supplies, (oldest in UK) Coldstream
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W E Howden, Pet Supplies, (oldest in UK) Coldstream
Image: © Jennifer Petrie Taken: 7 Jul 2020
Established in 1830 and situated at 60 High Street in Coldstream, this is the oldest pet supply business in UK and perhaps also in the world. They are pet food specialists and the leading suppliers in the Scottish Borders. It was here that Sheep Dip was first invented by George Wilson. These very distinguished premises have a B-listed frontage, easily recognised by the 6 Roman style columns, made from pink polished granite. Inside the front shop has been carefully preserved and still has the original serving counter and an entire wall of hand-crafted dispensing units from 1896 when it was last re-fitted.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.651566
Longitude
-2.251842