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.
Monday 19 August 2013
Bedford Park, West London, South Parade, St Albans Terrace c1910
Bedford Park, West London, South Parade, St Albans Terrace circa 1910. This parade of shops is just opposite St. Albans Church. Postcard by Young & Co of Teddington.
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We have a term for this kind of architectural mess in the US - a remuddle. Between the windows, the parking, and the new shops the terrace has lost its charm.
Nice to see the buildings survive though the shops look so much more interesting in 1910.
ReplyDeleteWe have a term for this kind of architectural mess in the US - a remuddle. Between the windows, the parking, and the new shops the terrace has lost its charm.
ReplyDeleteIt's pretty fine images you've captured, really artistic touch they acquire in them. Looking forward for some more images.
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