They moved to Rushden in 1910, living at 146 High Street, and James was working as a cabinet maker. Two years later they opened a shop at 18 Rectory Road, where Edith began to sell confectionery and tobacco, and two years later added newspapers.

Three years later Edith expanded with her sister helping in a new shop at 132 High Street, at the foot of Beaconsfield Place. James continued with his cabinet making and the shop at Rectory Road, was continued.

In 1912 their first child was born, Desmond Clifford, and 5 years later they also had Arnold Lindsay.

Desmond was working for PX transport when he enlisted into the R.A.F. in December 1940 and he was living at “Lianion” 77 Hall-avenue, Rushden.

F1296/7 (Warner) With love to my dear husband James Edward TAYLOR who died Jan 23rd 1952 age 70. "Till we meet again". And his wife Edith TAYLOR who died Jan 31st 1963 age 86. Also our dear son Arnold Lindsay TAYLOR died at Sandakan Camp Borneo March 28th 1945 age 28.

132 High Street c1920