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.
Bridges and Garrards hardware store
Early 1900s?
2011
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.
retouched to remove wires, lamp posts, traffic signs, television aerials etc
view somewhat obstructed by lamp posts, traffic signs etc
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.
The Ancrient House
Gas lamp gone, but otherwise pretty much unchanged from 1909!
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.
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.
Tractors on display in Riverside. These buildings were all demolished to make way for the Solar store.
The Co-op supermarket on the site of the former Potters garage.
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.
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.
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.
Albert Place. The Post Office was held by Henry Damant until 1903. It was also the telegraph office where two operators were employed.
Former stationers, then newsagent
Albert Place. The Post Office was held by Henry Damant until 1903. It was also the telegraph office where two operators were employed.
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.
Bridges and Garrards hardware store
Early 1900s?
2011
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.
retouched to remove wires, lamp posts, traffic signs, television aerials etc
view somewhat obstructed by lamp posts, traffic signs etc
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.
The Ancrient House
Gas lamp gone, but otherwise pretty much unchanged from 1909!
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.
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.
Tractors on display in Riverside. These buildings were all demolished to make way for the Solar store.
The Co-op supermarket on the site of the former Potters garage.
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.
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.
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.
Albert Place. The Post Office was held by Henry Damant until 1903. It was also the telegraph office where two operators were employed.
Former stationers, then newsagent
Albert Place. The Post Office was held by Henry Damant until 1903. It was also the telegraph office where two operators were employed.
Former stationers, then newsagent
This must be 1903 when the Post Office was built.