During the Framlingham Photo Project, a series of photos was taken of scenes in Framlingham at the time (2011), and paired with older photos taken at various times in the past.
Sometimes there is more than one “then” or more than one “now” photo of a scene.
The remarkable thing is how little the buildings in central Framlingham have changed in 120 years. A number of shops even sell the same goods. There has been a chemist in the shop at the top of Market Hill for 140 years, the Crown Hotel is still there (alas, many of the other pubs have gone), Garrards hardware store is still there (it became Bridges and Garrard and is now Coopers Hardware Store), and the Post Office in Riverside is virtually unchanged externally from when it was built in 1909. The price of stamps has gone up a bit, though.
Then and Now : Charles Garrard took over William Barker’s established ironmongery business in 1897. It was bought by A E Bridges Ltd in 1961, and continues to trade here under the combined name, although now under different ownership. From left, Stanley Capon, Charles Garrard, Bernard Roe and Bob Moore.
Then and Now : Bridges and Garrards hardware store
Then and Now : Early 1900s?
Then and Now : 2011
Then and Now : The Ancient House dates back to the 1600s. In the 19th century it was converted into two properties, with the left hand one being a shop. Commander Sitwell, an industrious local historian, lived here from 1957.
Then and Now : retouched to remove wires, lamp posts, traffic signs, television aerials etc
Then and Now : view somewhat obstructed by lamp posts, traffic signs etc
Then and Now : The Ancient House dates back to the 1600s. In the 19th century it was converted into two properties, with the left hand one being a shop. Commander Sitwell, an industrious local historian, lived here from 1957.
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Then and Now : The old age pension was introduced in 1909, when everyone over the age of 70 received 5 shillings (25 new pence) per week. The sign to the right refers to the public telephone, which had been in use for less than a year. The man on the right is wearing the cloak which denoted that he lived in the Hitcham’s almshouses.
Then and Now : The old age pension was introduced in 1909, when everyone over the age of 70 received 5 shillings (25 new pence) per week. The sign to the right refers to the public telephone, which had been in use for less than a year.
Then and Now : Gas lamp gone, but otherwise pretty much unchanged from 1909!
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Then and Now : Tractors on display in Riverside. These buildings were all demolished to make way for the Solar store.
Then and Now : The Co-op supermarket on the site of the former Potters garage.
Then and Now : This building started life as the town’s first purpose built steam mill in 1853. It was not a success, and was eventually sold to The People’s Hall Company in 1867. In 1885 it became the Methodist Church, and later amalgamated with the United Reform Church to become the present United Free Church.
Then and Now : This building started life as the town’s first purpose built steam mill in 1853. It was not a success, and was eventually sold to The People’s Hall Company in 1867. In 1885 it became the Methodist Church, and later amalgamated with the United Reform Church to become the present United Free Church.
Then and Now : This building started life as the town’s first purpose built steam mill in 1853. It was not a success, and was eventually sold to The People’s Hall Company in 1867. In 1885 it became the Methodist Church, and later amalgamated with the United Reform Church to become the present United Free Church.
Then and Now : Albert Place. The Post Office was held by Henry Damant until 1903. It was also the telegraph office where two operators were employed.
Then and Now : Former stationers, then newsagent
Then and Now : Albert Place. The Post Office was held by Henry Damant until 1903. It was also the telegraph office where two operators were employed.
Then and Now : Former stationers, then newsagent
Then and Now : This must be 1903 when the Post Office was built.