So lovely to open the weekend magazine and see two of my favorite people, Morris and Adam of Perkal Bros bootmakers in Surry Hills .....
although I'm not lucky enough to have had anything made by the brothers we have had many a boot, shoe and even bags repaired by them ....
I love ringing the front door bell of their store, waiting for Morris to greet you with a kiss and a hug, and being led into the workshop breathing in the intoxicating smell of leather, shoe polish ....
and history (entering the workshop is like being transported back in time)
Although I knew bits and pieces about the brothers, they were born in Poland, have worked alongside each other in their business for 64 years, are both in their 90's and have never spoken a harsh word to each other, I didn't actually know their "story" .....
so it was wonderful to read this article in Good Weekend magazine ....
such a sad, happy and ultimately beautiful story of two very special brothers ....
.... and their very special store.
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Hi Mandy, This was a great post with as usual wonderful photos.What a great article, joyous! Thank YOU for giving the link. Shelley Perth
Very inspiring photo, I really like your article. Keep on posting.
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Thank you for posting this.
In the early 90's I lived at the bottom end of Crown Street and walked past their house all the time. I used to wonder what the Perkal Bros did and now I know!
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