 Quick, regulars of the laundrette on Wanstead High Street: get your washing done before the weekend. This note has been put in the window of the shop – an irony really since the DIY shop nextdoor is just about to open. (Sad to see, though, that the name The Painted House, which we thought would make a fine name for a DIY shop, has itself been painted.)
As we mark the laundrette’s passing, let’s remember the turbulent times it’s had in the past few months… from its moment of glory earlier this year in this TV advert (pictured)…
…to the matter of its proposed conversion to a fast food shop… to the fire which brought some drama to Wanstead High Street but thankfully didn’t leave too much damage (with picture by quick-off-the-mark-photographer Marcus Tylor)
Those who will mourn its passing are invited to pay tributes below.
Oh no Martin Harvey!
Sell your shares in the sauna….
Where will I go now?
next to the knocking shop.
Mrs H your in trouble now 😂😂😂
What’s the consensus on a combined nail parlour/coffeeshop?
Oh well have to go cammando till you find an alternative!
FYI- Stop Ironing (located on the approach road to Snaresbrook station) provides laundry services! 🙂 Feel free to drop your pants here!
These little places are pretty essential to many. What a shame. Only one newsagents and no launderette. What kind of high street is this?
aren’t there 2 newsagents : 1 by zebra crossing and little one opposite Lupolo’s? 🙂
I know Julie Ann Clark but I do feel a bit sorry for him he loves that place..he meets all sorts in there x