Mr Greig's superior grocers shop in Eltham High Street ...... 1976 & 2023

A short series looking at the story behind the picture.

I don’t suppose many people ever look up at the top 132/136 which is a pity given what is there and the history behind it.

The building was “erected for the grocers David Greig in 1905 – the initials are in terracotta in the gables.  Note the fine brickwork, the two balconies, and lots of quirky detail.”*

And not to be out done the building next door at 130 dates back to the mid 19th century

*Spurgeoon, Darrell, Discover Eltham, 2000

Pictures; from the collection of Jean Gammons circa 1976, and in 2023, courtesy of Garry Luttman