A collection of ephemera has recently been donated to the Darlington Historical Society. Included in the collection are a number of historic paper bags from shops which were once in the town centre.
They include Fitzgeralds the fresh fruit suppliers; Robson & Ogden, The Stocking Shop, hosiery and lingerie specialists; and Wildsmith’s, suppliers of tea and Prime Irish Roll.
If you have memories of these shops that you would like to share please leave a comment below.
Fitzgeralds fruit of Bondgate & Covered Market, Darlington
The Stocking Shop of Skinnergate, Darlington
Wildsmith’s of Skinergate, Darlington – Prime Irish Roll
George Wildsmith & Sons of Skinnergate, Darlington – tea paper bag
Darlington Historical Society 
i knew the wildsmith daughter very well
I knew daughter Joan Wildsmith became Johnson…i did her hair for a few years…interesting stories.