HOLD ABSOLUTELY THE LARGEST AND BEST SELECTION OF RECORDS AND TALKING MACHINES IN CROYDON. GAYDON'S STORES, 19, 20, 21 & 22, PARK STREET, CROYDON. Opposite G.P.O., High Street. Telephone 600."
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...and this in 'Talking Machine News' dated 1st August 1904:
“Records for sale, every one new. Edison, Columbia, Pathe, 1/9 each, or offer for lot; names on application.—GAYDON, Park Street, Croydon.”
...and this in the 1st April 1905 edition:
“Re: H. A. GAYDON, CROYDON. A meeting of the creditors of the above was held at Messrs. Edridge & Newnham's Offices, Coleman Street, E.C. The debtor stated that he commenced business in partnership with his father at Croydon eight years ago. After a year's trading they dissolved their partnership. He then continued the business and up to October, 1904, he had considered himself solvent. His debts amounted to £760, consisting of trade debts £440, and money borrowed £320.”