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Can anyone remember the name of the ford dealers in rowsen st new brighton, about 1980's

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I applied for a job there selling cars back in the 70`s and found out it was on commission only job, told them where to place the job. It was a woman in charge, but I`m damned if I can remember any names. A mate worked there in about 1972 but I cant remember his name either. He used to drive a different car home everynight, lucky sod. He lived in Gorsedale Road If I remember rightly, big family.. I`ll have a good look again for the name of the dealers later today.

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Was it "Apperley's" as "Herrons" was in Rake Lane?

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Was it Bowmans or a branch of Blakes ?

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In 1975 it was Bowmans

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Brilliant!, thats it. Thanks to everyone!

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Ended up as North Wirral Ford in the early 90's I think

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In the 80's it was Martins, they had it after bowmans, used to work in the parts department....

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Remember "Appletons" in the 60s selling Rovers etc,

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Don't you mean 'Apperleys' ?
We bought 2 Rovers from there.

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It was called Applebys in the 60's/ early 70's

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applepies, sorry couldn't help it


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