Morning all, there was also a big toy/bike and ? pram shop on the Coventry Rd, long gone now but on the theme of a McGauleys. It was in the Sheldon area, around about number 2341 Coventry rd, corner of Wells Rd. I think 'Wheelmania' were the last business to be on the same site.
I cant remember the name of the shop (Does anyone know the shop?) but remember having my first bike from there. A blue BSA with 20inch wheels and stabilizers (far too big for me). We lived in Williston Rd, Sheldon at the time.
I can also remember Dad talking to the guy in the shop about the hire purchase on the bike, and the balance that had to be paid. I was confused by the conversation as Dad as had told me the stabilizers were for 'my balance'. How young minds work!
Apologies if this doesn't fit with McGauleys but thought it worth a mention as would a shame for this shop to be forgotten.