Hoo, Kent, The Post Office circa 1910. The proprietor of the grocers shop and post office was also the publisher of this postcard. His name was Young Thomas Dann. His shop is now a takeaway, the post office has moved to the other side of the road. Click the postcard to enlarge.
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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.
Saturday, 15 June 2013
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Oh the internet is being difficult today, not sure if my comment posted so here it is again! I know of Kent area as we almost rented a cottage there. I like the before photo, mysterious and interesting both.
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