R.E. Robertson (Bakers) Ltd.

R.E. Robertson (Bakers) Ltd., 787 Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, Borough of Waltham Forest, London E17, 2004 • Oven fresh indeed – and happily, this wonderful old shop is still there.

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TIW says:

2013/09/30 at 18:15

Love this place. There’s the sign for an old sweet factory over the road, further East. Won’t be there much longer.

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- Vici MacDonald says:
  
  2013/09/30 at 22:10
  
  Thanks for all your great comments – they will get through without moderation in future.
  
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TIW says:

2013/10/01 at 16:49

You’re welcome. This is a great collection you’ve put together.

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