Brennen & Geraghty's store in Maryborough tells it like it was.
Opened in 1871 and shut up in 1972 when the owner walked out, entering the store is like stepping back in time.
The store remains much as he left it, with lots of old bottles and jars dating back to the 1800's remaining, with their contents still in them.
Look above Annie's head and see the old gas lines disguised with coloured ribbons and note the gas lights.
Notice in one photo the little rail tracks and trolley ( in the back room ) for moving bulk goods through the shop.
Look in the right of the picture and you can partly see where the bookkeeper or manager sat tallying up the money and keeping an eye on the staff.
There are two rooms out the back, one is stacked floor to ceiling with old timber cases that once contained tea, butter, sugar etc.
Totally amazing is the fact that all of the contents in the shop are original, nothing has been added.
The shop is now owned by National Trust.
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