Farnham, Surrey, The Borough c1913

Farnham, Surrey, The Borough circa 1913. The buildings on the right are relatively intact, but much of the left-hand side of the picture has changed including the impressive municipal building in the centre of the picture. Postcard published by W. H. Applebee. Click to enlarge.

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Tramcar accident, Millbrook, Near Stalybridge, Greater Manchester 1908

Tramcar accident, Millbrook, Near Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, April 2nd, 1908. Unfortunately I have not been able to locate whereabouts in Millbrook this accident happened. In the background of the postcard is a large building with at least three stories, possibly a mill. There is one mill left in Millbrook but I don't think it is this one. There were more mills there in the past. If any eagle-eyed readers can pinpoint the location of this accident I'll be very grateful. The tram was operated by 'The Stalybridge, Hyde, Mossley & Dukinfield Joint Transport and Electricity Board.' The tram route ran along the Huddersfield Road (on the Google map below, from near the bottom left to the top right corner). Postcard publisher not credited. The postcard was very faded so I've had to edit it to bring out the details and contrast. Notice the two girls on the extreme right of the picture. For more old photographs visit Sepia Saturday. The Google map below shows Millbrook, but not necessarily the scene of this accident.
As always, click on the postcard to enlarge it.

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Grasmere, Cumbria c1920

Grasmere, Cumbria c1920. Grasmere is a particularly pretty village in the heart of England's Lake District. Formerly in Westmorland, it is now part of Cumbria. As you can see from the postcard it has changed little in the last ninety years. The Lamb Inn at the Red Lion on the right is a good place to stop for a pint of Hawkshead Lakeland Gold after a hard day's walking (though there are a couple of other excellent pubs in Grasmere too). The postcard is credited but I cannot make out the publisher's name. Click the postcard to enlarge.

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