GWM Radio was an army surplus store in Worthing, West Sussex. I first visited the shop in 1963 when I was twelve-years-old.
GWM Radio Ltd was located in Portland Road, Worthing, West Sussex, England, and was founded in 10/12/1960.
Directors of GWM Radio Ltd: Leslie Charles Grout. John F Wells. Peter Edward Martin.
Simon and Yogi (Phil) worked in the shop for many decades. I also remember a chap they called Lightning and a lady who, I believe, was known as Mrs Ta.
All photos below Copyright © Paul Martin.
These photos were taken by Paul just before GWM Radio in Portland Road Worthing closed. Many thanks, Paul.
The man himself, Les Grout (centre):
The shop, outside:
Simon and Yogi:
The shop window:
Inside the shop:
Stairs up to Les’s office – and the toilet:
Why the toilet? I really don’t know!
Simon took over the business in early 2000s when the shop moved to Victoria Road, Worthing. Simon closed the business in 2008? Below is a photo I took of Simon’s shop in Victoria Road, Worthing.
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