F ROBERT FRISE

The business of F. Robert Frise was founded in 1952 by Devon born Francis Robert "Bob" Frise. The first premises was found by his wife, Gladys, who suggested that he rent it using money saved from travel expenses to Newport as he worked at Marshall's upon leaving the Fleet Air Arm after World War 2. The shop duly opened in Freshwater's Station Road (when the Freshwater-Yarmouth-Newport Railway was running - now School Green Road) with only a second-hand clock in the window. As trade picked up, Bob bought stock and the shop quickly became established. At the time, the West Wight had 6-7 other watch, clock & jewellery businesses. Gladys Frise also worked in the shop and Daughter, Heather, helped out. In 1964 the business moved to its current location in High Street, Freshwater... We offer a variety of services in addition to an array of sales items. Because of our village location we do not stock high value jewellery but items stocked by our Suppliers can be ordered in on request with..

Primary location: Freshwater United Kingdom