High St. Nos. 68 & 70

This shop with an adjoining house was probably built in the 17^th century as it has a timber frame ridge. In the 18^th or early 19th century it took on its present appearance. On the house the 16^th century cross beams can still be seen. The roof is plain tile. The first floor of the shop has mid-19^th century sash windows. It seems likely that this building has been connected with the apothecary trade for many years. The first – George Hawkins died in 1722. Henry Pitkin is recorded as having a shop in the High Street in 1839 and being a ‘druggist’. He was followed by James Harrison as ‘druggist and chemist’ in 1850. The best remembered from the 20^th century was George Wilson, who ran the same shop from 1937 -1978. After lying empty for some years, it is now the Bike Loft.