Wine, Spirit & Ale Merchant - R.R. Cary
Many thanks to Keith for letting me have these beauties on the left
Richard Robins Cary was born in Lincoln in 1879. He became an authorised Agent for James Hole & Co in 1904 and moved into 11 Market Place. He was to stay there until his death in 1944.
The postcard above shows Cary's shop to our left in front of the Greyhound and the White Hart Hotel. Advert from the Market Rasen Mail 1905.
Wine, Spirit & Ale Merchant - Charles Reeve
1/2 pint bottle from Charles Reeve of Market Rasen. Reeve born in Harmston in 1854, was a Wine, Spirit & Beer Merchant in Rasen from 1876 residing at 23 Market Place, until 1900 when he became bankrupt and Fred Mumby took over the premises continuing a similar business. Advert from the Market Rasen Mail 1895.
Many thanks to Danny Spencer for the green example on the right.