We have collected a wide selection of photographs, some from the private collections of those we interviewed, others that belong to collections such as the Historic Ryde Society. Feel free to click around this scrapbook to see the larger versions, or select a particular gallery. Photos continue to be added, so check back again another time to see more.
Historic photo of Packs Outfitters on St Thomas Square
Pack the Outfitters on St Thomas Square and Telegraph Arrays on Union Street
Packs on St Thomas Square, Ryde
Packs on St Thomas Square (top of Union Street)
Lingerie and hosiery department at Packs
Pack & Cullifords, Shanklin
Cullifords shop, Yarmouth
Cullifords shop, Totland
Pack & Culliford at 30 Cross Street and Woods & Wilkins at no.31
Ryde carnival passing Packs
Window display of Pack and Culliford on Union Street, Ryde
Winter 1977 window display of Pack and Culliford on Cross Street
Winter 1977 Pack & Culliford window display (St Thomas Square)
Winter 1977 Pack & Culliford window display (St Thomas Square)
Winter 1977 Pack & Culliford window display (St Thomas Square)
Pile of black and white photos of Pack adn Culliford
Elizabeth Pack Daily Takings Book 2014
Metal customer card imprint
Hot metal advertising plates for Packs
Old sale signs shaped like yacht sales
Opening offers inside Green Fingers florist and plant shop
Inside Green Fingers florist and plant shop
Black and white photo of female model on cat walk in the 1950-60s
P&C Fashion Show
P&C Fashion Show
Modelling a ballgown in the Fashion Show
Modelling a day dress in the Fashion Show
Modelling swimwear in the Fashion Show
Modelling swimwear in the Fashion Show
Pack and Culliford Fashion Show c1968
Fashion show at Elizabeth Packs
Fashion show at Elizabeth Packs
Fashion show at Elizabeth Packs
Fashion show at Elizabeth Packs
Fashion show at Elizabeth Packs
Fashion show at Elizabeth Packs
Visage 2000 Fashion Show Photography by David
Laura Fisher-Lathwell modelling in the fashion show
Laura Fisher-Lathwell modelling in the fashion show
Laura Fisher-Lathwell modelling in the fashion show
Laura Fisher-Lathwell and others modelling wedding outfits
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Young woman modelling bridal wear at P
Young woman modelling bridal wear at Packs Fashion Show
Young woman modelling bridal wear at Packs Fashion Show
Father Christmas and children outside Packs on Union Street
Father Christmas with Packs' staff
Father Christmas with Packs' staff
James Pellow dressed as Santa in front of the Grotto
James Pellow dressed as Santa
Christmas horse and cart outside Pacl & Culliford on on Cross Street
Christmas horse and cart at the top of Union Street
Galloping Christmas horse and cart on Cross Street
Christmas horse and cart in the car park behind Pack & Culliford, Union Street
Outside the Christmas Grotto, Cross Street
Christmas decorated paper bag
Old vehicles passing Packs Union Street Ryde (poss 1940s)
Packs Go Wild carnival float
First Prize for Packs carnival float
Pack & Culliford carnival float
Pack & Culliford's Concorde Float, Ryde Children's Carnival
James Pellow behind the Coffee Bean (shop) counter
James Pellow on Red Nose Day
James Pellow in the Coffee Bean with assistants
Inside the Coffee Bean cafe
The Coffee Bean cafe
Tables and chairs in the Coffee Bean cafe
Tiling in the former Coffee Bean cafe
Kitchen of the Coffee Bean
The Coffee Bean Cafe
Exterior signage at the rear of the building
Private parking signage
The iconic Elizabeth Pack staircase
The iconic Elizabeth Pack staircase
P and C staircase railing detail
Looking inside out
1977 kitty calendar
1976 kitty calendar
Emptied out
Lotus customer punch card
Dusty wooden floor
Footprints on a dirty floor
Ryde Conservation scheme signage
Bridal dresses and mannequins
There were many items left in the shop when it closed
A range of mannequin torsos
Painting of Ryde buildings
The top floor of Packs
Evening wear dresses
Bridal gowns and naked mannequin
Display boxes and naked mannequins
Broken chair and naked mannequin
Old sink area
Former display boards
Vintage wooden mannequin arm
A headless Father Christmas riding a wooden rocking horse
Part boarded top windows
Old bricks and window
Paper dove made from Packs paper
Old coat hanger
Banister
Old sink in the Packs building before it was emptied out for refurbishment
Old typewriter left in the office
Chairs and shield
Playtex display stand
Lyle and Scott display sign
Etched glass windows
Etched glass windows
Cactus plants
Former staff and customers leave memories of Packs
Former staff and customers leave memories of Packs
Packs ephemera at Ryde Library
Joe Plumb with curators, Tracy Mikich (wearing a vintage Packs wedding dress) and Teresa Grimaldi, at the public engagement session
Packs ephemera at Ryde Library
Curators, Tracy Mikich (wearing a vintage Packs wedding dress) and Teresa Grimaldi, at the public engagement session
Tea and cakes at the public engagement day
Packs display at Ryde Library
Curator Teresa Grimaldi sporting her 'Unpacking Packs' badge
Sheila Burnett and Simon Perry at Ryde Library
Many old photos were shared on the day
Simon Perry and Teresa Grimaldi at Ryde Library
Many old photos were shared on the day
Marlene Tolley and Simon Perry at Ryde Library
Daughter and Granddaughter of form Packs staff member, Marlene Tolley at the public engagement day
Curators, Tracy Mikich (wearing a vintage Packs wedding dress) and Teresa Grimaldi, listening to Christine Fisher-Lathwell
Christine Fisher-Lathwell (left) sharing memories with others at Ryde Library
Christine Fisher-Lathwell (left) at Ryde Library
Vintage hats from the Packs store
Close up of price tags
Sheila Burnett at the public engagement day
James Pellow
James Pellow
Christine Fisher-Lathwell
Christine Fisher-Lathwell
Sheila Burnett
Sheila Burnett
Lisa Carter
Lisa Carter
Jane Caldow (nee Moody)
Jane Caldow (nee Moody)
James Pellow
Christine Fisher-Lathwell
Sheila Burnett
Lisa Carter
Jane Caldow
Group portrait shot showing Sheila Burnett, James Pellow, Jane Caldow, Lisa Carter and Christine Fisher-Lathwell
