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My grandfather was a regular there. This picture is fabulous and really captures the essence of the 40's in that region.Regards from CanadaAndrew Montreuil
Andrew Montreuil 13/11/2024
Andrew Montreuil 13/11/2024
I remember Carla Beck from the 1940s. It was a popular place for teenagers to meet friends over a milk-shake. However, the prevailing aroma was Tomato Soup!
Mike O’Regan 20/09/2024
Mike O’Regan 20/09/2024
The original site of the Cross Keys Inn on Newmarket Street. The building to the left of the pub was Tradesman's Place. The long carved stone visible above...
Peter Sheeran 03/09/2024
Peter Sheeran 03/09/2024
I worked at Harrons dentist next to the Midland Hotel 1961-1967. I live in Australia
Katherine L Bell (Hey) 25/06/2024
Katherine L Bell (Hey) 25/06/2024
I remember it as Meakins. Used to live next door to them. Fred & Jennifer. I’m Katherine Bell formerly Hey. I live in Australia
Katherine L Bell 25/06/2024
Katherine L Bell 25/06/2024
This was Reckitt and Sons. Colman (the mustard people) were part of the Reckitt empire but not for this Dettol factory. Also, at this time it was called...
Jean Robinson 12/06/2024
Jean Robinson 12/06/2024
The Wheat Sheaf stood where the Halifax Bank building now stands - there's plenty of evidence in this collection to support that
James Garratt 11/06/2024
James Garratt 11/06/2024
Tin Bridge was opened on Dec 30, 1912 connecting Middle Town with New Town
Adrian Beresford 03/05/2024
Adrian Beresford 03/05/2024
This is'nt Castle Street, it is No 3 Romille Street, next door to the old spiritualist
Adrian Beresford 03/05/2024
Adrian Beresford 03/05/2024
yes i agree, this is looking towards Old George Yard. building what seems to be the old bus depot.
paul watson 29/04/2024
paul watson 29/04/2024
This is Regent Drive - in fact it's the first two houses as you turn in. In the background is Otley Road and the house on the corner is still there and...
James Garratt 26/04/2024
James Garratt 26/04/2024
Hill Street (demolished in the 1960's) is visible as the row of houses to the right.
James Garratt 25/04/2024
James Garratt 25/04/2024
Post January 1961 - The telephone exchange building in the rear was opened that year.
Peter Sheeran 19/04/2024
Peter Sheeran 19/04/2024
Walter Shuttleworth's (1871 - 1942) Grocers shop can be seen on the left next to the dentist. Walter moved the business to Newmarket St at the bottom (right...
Scott Wallace 03/04/2024
Scott Wallace 03/04/2024
I have a good pic of the IGLOO! if anyone wants a copy let me know, Susan [nee Coupe]
SUSAN SHATTOCK 28/03/2024
SUSAN SHATTOCK 28/03/2024
I have a really good picture, taken by the local paper, of our fantastic IGLOO!
Susan Shattock [nee COUPE] 28/03/2024
Susan Shattock [nee COUPE] 28/03/2024
Gentleman on the right of the three men standing at the door to the shop - Alfred Shuttleworth 1875 - 1951 and the last Gentleman of the group to the left...
Scott Wallace 25/03/2024
Scott Wallace 25/03/2024