Heswall’s longest-established business moves into former Woolworths store

Gould’s started life as a printing business (and later shop) in West Kirby in 1904 before its move to Heswall.

The printing side of the company ceased operations in 1974.

Anne, who lives in West Kirby with husband David and their two young sons aged one and three, started working full-time at Gould’s when she was 18.

The business was established by her great-grandparents and has remained in the family ever since.

Before Anne took the reins, it was owned by her father Gordon, who is now retired.

She said: “There is a heritage to live up to and I’m very proud of the business.

“If we hadn’t moved into this store it could have been a competitor.

“It was too good an opportunity to miss.”

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