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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.
Thursday, 6 December 2012
Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, Hailes Street c1910
Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, Hailes Street circa 1910. Winchcombe is a small town to the north-east of Cheltenham. Note the fine chimney on the building on the left. Postcard by Young & Co. Click the postcard to enlarge.
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The bicycle adds a touch of humanity to a dull street. The figure just beyond even seems trying to hide from the camera. Taking a stroll with Googleview, the building on the left has an ecclesiastic look. But I can't make out the plaque on the gables. The chimney looks covered with stucco now.
ReplyDeleteMuch survives from your postcard, which is good news :)
ReplyDeleteI can see the postcard scene as a background for a Hovis ad (even though it's a different part of the country to the usual street scene).