What remains of the south section of Avenue Road, Hartlepool. Perry Tv and Radio on the right.
Donor : Mr. Harry Taylor
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A picture of Avenue Road, Hartlepool as it was untilo a couple of months ago. The Corner House has been replaced by Shearas fish and chip shop.
More detail »Captain P F Perry formed the company in 1911 in Church St and originally was engaged in supplying and repairing nautical instruments gradually turning attention towards radio. After World War 2, he decided to concentrate on radio and the new television. On 3rd January 1959, the familiar premises were opened in Avenue Road on the corner of Victoria Road in the building which had previously been Coverdale's Secretarial College. When Captain Perry died in 1934, director Mr A G Cormack became manager.
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