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| 1871 | Census Number 72 was occupied by Thomas J Wright 42, a Tea Dealer and Tobacconist, wife Isabelle Wright 39, sons John T Wright 17, Edward B Wright 10, a Scholar, daughter Isabella Wright 9, a Scholar and sons James Wright 7, Charles H Wright 5, both Scholars and Walter Wright 6 months. Number 74 was occupied by Moses Roberto 36, a Boot & Shoe Maker, wife Ruth Roberto 34, son William H Roberto 9 and daughter Mary J Roberto 6, both Scholars. |
| 1881 | Census Number 72 was uninhabited - a lock up shop. Number 74 was occupied by Thomas Teadls ? 40, a Draper & Boot & Shoe Dealer, wife Hannah 39 and Boarder Maria Goddard 11, a Scholar. |
| 1891 | Census Number 72 was unhabited. Number 74 was occupied by Josiah Mellor 50, an Auctioneer, wife Sarah Mellor 56, daughters Sophia Mellor 18, a Milliner, Jessie Mellor 17, a Pupil Teacher, son Joshua Henry Mellor 14, an Auction Clerk, sister-in-law Maria Farrington 59. Living on her own means and niece Martha Bradshaw 11. |
| 1895 | Kelly’s Directory Wright Jn. Thos. grocer & tobacnst. 72 High street west Mellor Josiah, auctioneer, 74 High street west |
| 1899 | Kelly’s Directory Anderson Alfred, tobacconist, 72 High street west Eyre Mary E. (Miss), draper, 74 High street west |
| 1901 | Census Number 72 was occupied by George Shaw 54, a Cotton Weaver, wife Eliza Shaw 57 also a Cotton Weaver, son William Shaw 25, a Hatter’s Assistant, William’s wife Alice Shaw 26 and their daughter Edith Shaw 11 months. Number 74 was occupied by Mary E Eyre 39, a Fancy Draper. |
| 1903 |  66 - 74 High Street West on the right. This picture was taken from onboard a tram, Glossop Tramways operated from 20 August 1903 to 24 December 1927 promoted by the Urban Electric Supply Company Limited. |
| 1911 | Census Number 72 was a property with 5 main rooms occupied by Frank Hope 35, a Manager for Frank Hope & Co. Hay & Corn Dealer, with wife Nellie Hope 28, married 6 years with 2 children, Nellie Hope 5 and Francis William Hope 3. Also at this address was Frank’s brother William Robert Hope 24, a Warehouse Man. Number 74 was a property with 3 main rooms occupied by Walter Robinson 36, a Copper Roller Engraver for a Calico Printer, his wife Mary Hannah Robinson 34, a Music Warehouse Stockkeeper, married 9 years with 3 children (1 died), Noel Bateman Robinson 3 and Norman Robinson 4 months. |
| 1925 | Kelly’sDirectory Hill Rachel (Mrs.), shopkeeper, 72 High street west Lester James, greengrocer, 74 High street west |
| 1926 | Midland Counties of England Trades Directory Hill’s Stores, Grocer & general store, 72 High Street West Lester, James, Fruiterer/greengrocer, 74 High Street West |
| 1932 | Kelly’s Directory Haigh Wm. fried fish dlr. 72 High st. west Lester Jas. greengro. 74 High st. west TN 169 |
| 1935 |  Number 74 is the shop with the extended canopy (left). Photograph courtesy of Mike Hallam. |
| 1941 | Kelly’s Directory Hurst Wltr. fried fish dlr. 72 High st. west Lester Jas. greengro. 74 High st. west. T N 169 |
| 1984 |  David Woods occupies number 74 Peak Gear occupies number 72. Photograph courtesy of Glossop & District Historical Society. |
| 1994 |  Peak Gear, outdoor and camping shop occupied 72 and David Wood Domestic Appliances occupied 74. Photograph courtesy of Glossop & District Historical Society. |
| 2000 |  David Wood Domestic Appliances, occupying both shops. Photograph courtesy of Glossop & District Historical Society. |
| 2004 |  Photograph courtesy of Glossop & District Historical Society. |
| 2009 | Google Street View Shows David Wood electrical applicance shop occupying 2 shop fronts |
| 2014 |  Photo taken in 2014 by Glossop VAH. |