The three TASTE OF THE PAST trails will connect you with Perth’s food-based heritage. Your search will introduce you to the rich history of Perth with a chance to discover some of the local history relevant to the food industry, areas and businesses that have represented it through the years. The trail will have particular connection to the businesses that supported this industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. With the images of the shops below, you will be able to see how the architecture over the decades has changed, but equally recognise all those elements that have stayed the same – and in some cases – even to the point of it being the same business.
The shops in this Taste of the Past Trail 1 are still in business but are no longer food shops. This trail goes through the centre of Perth so stealth is required throughout. The final co-ordinates are at:
N56 23.A4C W003 26.BEF
The cache begins at a hairdresser.
B = the number of yellow doors minus the number of letterboxes
This was once A. Fenwick & Son. This bakery was also a restaurant but Fenwick's also had other bakeries in Perth - one of which was in South Methven Street.
The next stop is a charity shop.
F = number of windows on 1st and 2nd floor above shop x 2
C = Number of colours used on the list painted above the door
This site was once W.J. Webster & Son, butchers.
The final shop is now a carpet shop.
E = double the number of balconies above the door
A = number of letters in the first blue word printed on a window
This used to be Honeyman's Stores and it sold groceries and other general items. It only was at this site from 1923-1924.
