Opened by Michael Kersey in 1975, a specialist oldies shop with thousands of 45s and other material, which was great for browsing though. Jarvis Cocker and Richard Hawley were regulars! There was a big painting of Elvis in the window. Michael later moved his shop and renamed it Hitsville. Hitsville (see under H) had to close due to rising rents, and the shop window was usually full of Sheffield band’s 45s. Windmill on The Wicker was then later reopened by one of his assistants, Ken, who renamed it Kenny’s Records. Windmill also did mail order and record fairs. The Wicker shop building is still there. Windmill is still active (2019) as a mail order retailer.
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