William Walton’s and Sons – 152 Stamford Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6AD
Founded in 1832 – when Stamford Street looked a lot like this.
Much has changed during the ensuing years, Walton’s it seems has not.
On Monday 24th October 2011 I had the privilege of meeting current owners Marilyn and Dave, spending time chatting and taking photographs.
Thank you.
They tell their own tale – take a look.
Modern Mooch 
So many memories
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Has the shop closed down.
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Far from it – still going strong Lorna
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I used to go in here with my mum as a kid … she was a cake maker so we went in a fair bit. I used to love exploring the shop while mum chatted to the owners. Such a cool place hope it stays around for many years to come it really is part of Ashton’s heritage. Do you know what the old machine upstairs was used for?
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It was a printing press Tracey – the shop printed and sold stationery way back when.
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Thanks looks very cool like going back in time, I live in New Zealand now but your blog brought lots of memories back from my childhood so thanks for sharing.
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You are more than welcome a pleasure to share – hope you enjoy your life out in NZ!
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I love this shop…been going in there for many years.. cake boards/cake boxes and lots of other things. Fascinating!!
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Wow always wondered what it was like behind the counter and upstairs. Love it
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We have lots of family parties and my mum gets all the plates, napkins, wine glasses etc. Absolutely fantastic shop.
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Everyone knows this shop, whether they’ve been in it or not! Family, friends, myself and my kids have. My little son loves looking around and sometimes gets a lolly. It doesn’t need to be a ‘posh’ shop to have what you need! Great reading about this little gold mine.
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Walked past this shop hundreds of times and been in on several occasions with my wife. Looking at the condition of the walls upstairs it look like it’s never been cleaned in years, love the old printing press and still has all the original lettering and blocks they were set in, a true time capsule in a modern era, long may it last.
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I love this shop it’s like going back in to time xx
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EE by gum!!! Love this shop. Like going back in time!!! But it’s the first time I’ve seen Margaret smile!!!!! Ha ha! She’s a wonderful character. Are they the descendants of the original proprietor?
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My Mum has worked in that shop since she was around 10 years old and my grandfather worked before, his father died when he was very young and his mother married Mr Walton
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beautiful shop. Hope it stays. Thanks for the fotos. I didnt realise you do absolutely everything for cake decor
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I bought some robins and other Xmas cake decorations when I visited from Australia years ago. I remembered the shop from when i was young before I emigrated in 1974! Lovely to see it’s still going. Think of it every year i do my cake!
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Wonderful shop with wonderful people.x
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