The datestone shows the shop was built in 1901. Later, in order to modernise, the company changed its name to Bi-Rite, becoming a supermarket and staying in the same building.
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As well as being a grocer William Oram had a butchery department which specialised in Cumberland Hams. Here, inside the shop, hams hang from the ceiling. On this occasion staff have posed for the photograph.
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Their ‘Real Cumberland Hams’ were advertised in 1891 as being of the finest quality. This is only one of many businesses that thrived in Lowther Street during the last century.
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There is much more about this historic street in the new book by Denis Perriam, recently published by myself, entitled ‘Carlisle’s Street series – Lowther Street.’ Available at Bookends, Tullie House and other outlets.
David Ramshaw
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