Petticrew Bros., 21 Bow Street, Lisburn, c. 1900. The two members of staff are likely the brothers who founded the business, Francis and Robert. (ILC&LM Collection)
Petticrew Bros. was opened in November 1893 by Robert Petticrew (b. 1866) and his younger brother, Francis (b. 1868). Originally from Drumra, in Drumbeg parish, the brothers chose Bow Street, Lisburn, as the location for their business – watchmakers, jewellers, and opticians. It later ventured into ironmongery and house furnishings.
The business remained in Lisburn until the 1960s when it moved to Belfast’s Cornmarket.