The Story Behind Coleby’s, the Shop in Granby Street

The Story Behind Coleby’s, the Shop in Granby Street

When July arrives, I always know that I will be volunteering myself for stewarding the Littleport 10k run which starts off and finishes at the Leisure Centre, writes Cathy Gibb. During one of my stewarding patches for the 2015 run, which happened to be the final stretch of the route on Camel Road, I encountered an enthusiastic spectator who asked if I had seen his brother Harry run past yet after describing him to me….

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Coleby’s – The Fisherman’s Friend and a Famous Name!

Coleby’s – The Fisherman’s Friend and a Famous Name!

This is a pet shop with a difference. Colbey’s has been selling angling goods to fishing enthusiasts for many many years. About 11 years ago young couple Gavin Eeles and his wife decided to buy the renowned angling hub and kept the name going. As Gavin remarked to Littleport Life; “ When we came here the street was really busy and Littleport’s village centre was thriving. Since the advent of the big supermarket – as…

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