Just come across this thre ad by accident whilst trying to se tup the forum from my new toy, an iPad and I'm in India. As far as I remember the Carlton, the embassy and in much later years Steptoes were more or less next to each other, or maybe even the same building at different times. But the Carlton was'ent a garage nor a photographers. I seem to remember it was an off licence or maybe a restaurant bu t that meant two next door to each other, unlikely. Also in that area was a. Building nicknamed "clock house" a nd I think t hat. Was also an off licence. So was this th e ca ration? Seems likely. The large clock remained for years and years after the businesses had gone. Indeed I must have a look when I get back, it might be still there. Please excuse bad typing, taking a lot of getting used to. Mike