30 and 31 Moorland Road is currently the Velo Lounge, and a great place to eat your dinner. It serves soft drinks, wine and beer, as well as cakes, sandwiches and hot snacks.There is a relaxed atmosphere, with chairs, tables and sofas over two floors, with toilets upstairs.
From 1900-1910 No.30 was a tailor and compositor and until 1920, was a grocer and provision merchant. In 1920 the shop became a milliners and then in 1930 it was drapers, they stayed for 30 years. A toy dealer took over in 1960.
No.31 started off as a general dealer and in 1910 became Bath Cash Bakery 1920-1930 was a Furniture Dealer and then in 1950 Broadmead Wireless Company. in 1960 the shop was empty and in 1970 the Tool Factors took over at both 30 and 31.
We know that the shop used to sell bicycles and this is why it is called the Velo Lounge (french for bicycle)
Chapter one
30 -31 Velo Lounge
Chapter two
32 Discount Store
Number 32 Moorland Road is currently the discount store. It sells a variety of stationary. My favorite thing they sell are sqishies. From 1890-1940 It was the livingstone hotel. However
in 1970 it was Barton Motors. During 1950 and 1960 there was nothing there.
in 1970 it was Barton Motors. During 1950 and 1960 there was nothing there.
Walk along the pavement with'The Velo Lounge' on your left and cross the road to continue along Moorland Road.