1841 - Thomas Pratt aged 60 a Watchmaker
living & working
in the premises on what was then known as Cock Street .
By 1851 William Pratt aged 49 watchmaker with his
son of 24 years George Pratt who was a journeyman watchmaker and by 1861
the premises then number 29 Cock Street are listed as Watchmaker's
Shop.
Approx 1905 - Ashwell & Chambers Jewellers.
This became 'Ashwells' and then 'Lincolns'.
February 1988 - Joanne
opens The Gowan Gallery.
Joanne stands in front of the small workshop area within the shop.
1990’s - art,
contemporary crafts and jewellery
The workshop moves into an adjoining premises at the back.
Into the 21st Century - contemporary &
classic quality
The interior is opened up, new showcases, wooden flooring and when the fireplace
beam is exposed it reveals the date 1707!
2011 - a new look and a new name : Gowan Jewellers
