Number 78 Tileshouse Street is now bbr Architects, but was previously a Butcher’s premises. This early 20th century building became a Butcher’s in approximately 1905. In 1926 to 1940, it was owned and run by J W Cooper and Sons. From approximattely 1948 to 1956, it was then owned and run by B. Ford and E. Stone. It then ceased trading as a butcher’s in 1960. These beautiful Edwardian glazed tiles still exist in 2 unequal panels, as does the carriageway to the right of the windows. (Information found in Hitchin Museum archives)