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A horse-drawn cart stands on a dirt road in Gamlingay, with a figure cycling past white buildings and a corrugated fence.

40 Church Street, 1908, Gamlingay

Knibbs Butchers, 40 Church Street, Gamlingay

History of 40 Church Street

40 Church Street was in the Knibbs family until 1999.

A brick building with tiled roofs and several chimneys, featuring hanging flower baskets and signs for a sandwich bar and cafe.

40 Church Street (RGL2025)

A rectangular white sign with a raised frame and black embossed letters reading M.I. KNIBBS. BUTCHER. in two lines.

Knibbs the Butchers (RGL2025)

Six people in aprons stand in a line behind a counter, with vintage meat advertisements hanging on the wall behind them.

Knibbs the Butchers (RGL2025)

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