Old postcards from the early 20th century, compared to the same view shown on Google Street View today. The postcards come from my own collection. Almost all of them are from England, mainly showing West London, Middlesex, Surrey, Berks and Bucks. Click on the postcards to see enlarged versions. Street View images are the copyright of Google. Comments, questions or requests are welcome. If you repost my images on other websites (such as Facebook) please include a link to my original post.
Sunday 23 December 2012
Wargrave, Berkshire, High Street c1907
Wargrave, Berkshire, High Street circa 1907. Wargrave is an affluent village in Berkshire. The lovely shop front of D. Burgis is now very plain. Click the postcard to enlarge.
Another wonderful pc illustrating what a marvellous experience shopping must have been back in the day. Wishing you a very merry Christmas Howard, and thanks for sharing your wonderful collection, I enjoy visiting your blog very much.
Another wonderful pc illustrating what a marvellous experience shopping must have been back in the day. Wishing you a very merry Christmas Howard, and thanks for sharing your wonderful collection, I enjoy visiting your blog very much.
ReplyDeleteI heartily agree with Lisa. I love the contrast between then and now. Thanks so much for all of your posts.
ReplyDeleteA charming street scene, Howard, then and even now, though a bit tawdry. Is that the WHSmith logo on the next shop down?
ReplyDeleteI wish you a happy Christmas and a bright New Year.
Great ppost thankyou
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