Hill's Stores' Treasures - Historic Ryde Society

Hill’s Stores, High Street

Hill’s Stores’ Treasures

All images reproduced by kind permission of Isle of Wight Heritage Services.

Hill's Stores' adverting poster — Hill’s Stores’ adverting poster

Several items survive relating to Hill’s Stores, in the High Street, Ryde, at the junction with Newport Street. These blocks were used for printing purposes.

Hill's Printing Blocks — Hill’s Printing Blocks

This mini mattress – approximately 30cm in length, was made to show the quality of the workmanship.

Hill's Mini Mattress a sample to show workmanship — Hill’s Mini Mattress a sample to show workmanship

This foot warmer, although made in London, has the Hill’s stamp on the neck.

Hill's Stoneware Foot Warmer — Hill’s Stoneware Foot Warmer

These scissors have been especially made for cutting carpets. They are made of bronze and extremely heavy! The tag states they date from 1865 and were used for cutting carpets as recently as 1972!

Hill's Stores' Carpet Scissors — Hill’s Stores’ Carpet Scissors

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