Mike Batt bought his first single here, The Springfields' Island Of Dreams.
- Tracing music firm's history - Hampshire Chronicle, 25 August 2008
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Name: Phil Farlow
Comment: Opened December 1909, closed as a music retailer December 1999. I worked there 1965-70 where I helped to form the hifi department with extra assistance in records. Presented 'Record Evenings' of new releases (mainly classical but some pop/light). A very memorable time there.
I think I was there when Mike Batt came to the store. He may have been local. We also had Alan Freeman do a promo and earlier Winchester personalities were the Brook Brothers (bit before my time there but were still talked about in the 1965-70 period). Lots of classical connections with the shop. The shop did actually get dubbed Wigwams in lighter moments!
(23 January 2016)
… and this classified advert in the 'Bookseller' dated 19th September 1981:
“WHITWAMS MUSIC LIMITED: Internal promotion within Hampshire's leading Music Store creates a vacancy for a Manager/Manageress. The Music Department, one of five retail sales departments, achieves success by offering a comprehensive stock and first class customer service. If you are prepared for the management of stock, sales and staff in the demanding environment of the 1980's your next step is to obtain full details of this post by 'phoning Whitwams Music on Winchester (0962) 65253.”