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 18 November 2013
Ruislip, Middlesex, The High Street c1913
Ruislip, Middlesex, The High Street circa 1913. Ruislip is much more built-up now, but the buildings on the left are the same. This postcard was produced by W. H. Applebee of Ashford for Harry Hailey who ran the sub-post office in Ruislip village. Click the postcard to enlarge.
Another great example of a shop street scene. The clue for the wagon load would be in the identity of the shop at the end, but I can't make out what it sells. Looks to large for fruit or produce. Furniture?
What an interesting street scene in the postcard. I wonder what they have covered? Or is it just perhaps a wagon?
ReplyDeleteAnother great example of a shop street scene. The clue for the wagon load would be in the identity of the shop at the end, but I can't make out what it sells. Looks to large for fruit or produce. Furniture?
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