J.Metcalfe & Son (Eltham) Ltd
204 Years in Eltham (1802 - 2006)
2002
saw the 200th birthday of Eltham's oldest family
business.
The business was originally established in 1802 as
a Smithy and Forge in Eltham High Street by the Foster
family. In 1899 it passed to the Metcalfe family who
continued shoeing horses until 1959. The Blacksmith part
of the business continued along side the Lawn Mower
repair business until the end of the 1980s. Following a
move to a new location in Passey Place in 1987 the Blacksmith
work ceased completely and Lawnmower sales and repair became
the sole business.
On 16th February 2006 Maurice Metcalfe closed the shop door
for the last time and started his long overdue retirement.
The property in Passey Place has now been sold to another
long established local business, W.Uden & Son, Undertakers.
It has been decided to keep the web site active for local history
and interest.
Do you know any more of
the history of our business, particularly between
1802 & 1899 that we could use on the site? |
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Email: d.metcalfe@btinternet.com J.Metcalfe & Son has now ceased trading. We are not able to deal with sales and service enquiries via Email. |
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