Historical information

These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1992, were published as part of the newspaper’s ongoing column profiling local traders across the district.

These photographs feature Ernie & Mario from the Festival Supermarket Hampstead Road Corner Mitchell Street, Maidstone.

Significance

The Sunshine Advocate’s feature on local traders was a modest yet well‑liked column that played a meaningful role in strengthening community identity.

Through these regular profiles, the newspaper promoted local businesses and helped shape Sunshine’s understanding of its developing commercial district.

Physical description

Collection of digitally scanned black & white negatives

Inscriptions & markings

7594.01 - Ernie's Festival Supermarket Hampstead Road Maidstone 1992 Photographs (Advocate 286.1).JPG

7594.02 - Ernie's Festival Supermarket Hampstead Road Maidstone 1992 Photographs (Advocate 286.1).JPG

7594.03 - Ernie's Festival Supermarket Hampstead Road Maidstone 1992 Photographs (Advocate 286.1).JPG