An iconic Edinburgh shop that had served the area for over a century closed up for the last time earlier this year, and locals are reminiscing on the unique customer experience that waited for them through the front door.
Nestled in Raeburn Street in Stockbridge, Corson Hardware first opened in the late 19th century and was once a well known retailer in the area for many. With stock filled windows and all the bric a brac you could ever need, the question became - would the ‘miserable’ owner allow you to buy it?
With residents noticing renovations on the building, they’ve taken to social media to recall their strange interactions at Corson's from days gone by.
