‘Sunny Hunny’ Hunstanton – 1920s
Here we have 3 fantastic photographs, supplied by Marcus Thompson, of Hunstanton taken in the 1920s. (click to view larger images).
May 19, 2013
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Horrells Dairies Newspaper Advertisement – 1982
Anyone who has lived in Peterborough long enough will remember the fleet of blue/white Horrells milk floats that used to deliver our milk. When this advertisement was placed with the Evening Telegraph back in 1982, Horrells were still going strong.
1982 Horrells Dairies Peterborough
May 19, 2013
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Odeon Cinema, Broadway – 1937
The Odeon cinema pictured around the time it opened, which was September 1937. The Odeon closed it’s doors in 1991 but the building still remains.
1937 Odeon
Peterborough
May 16, 2013
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Bridge Street – Prince of Wales Visit – Early 1920s
Here’s a great view of Bridge Street a few years before it was redeveloped into a much wider street. This photo would have been taken from Long Causeway looking towards Bridge Street. At the time, preparations were being made for a Royal visit.
1920s Bridge Street Prince of Wales Visit
May 14, 2013
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Browns Butchers Newspaper Ad – 1982
1982 Browns Butchers Peterborough
May 12, 2013
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Bretton Centre – 1981
Here we have two photographs of Bretton Centre from 1981. They both show the main bus stop at the centre. The area has had quite a revamp since these were taken but this road does still exist as does the bus stop.
Bretton Centre Bus Stop – 1981
Bretton Centre – 1981
March 15, 2013
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Woolworths Newspaper Advert – 1982
Sadly, Woolworth no longer exists on the high street but here is a newspaper advertisement from 1982 when Woolies were very popular, especially for the pick and mix sweets!
Woolworth Peterborough Advert – 1982
March 8, 2013
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Rear of Peter Brotherhood Factory – 1978
This shot of the railway running behind the Peter Brotherhood factory was taken in 1978. The factory no longer exists on this site, during the 1990s the area was redeveloped into a shopping/retail site. During 2012 the area was yet again redeveloped, remaining as a retail site.
Peter Brotherhoods – 1978
March 2, 2013
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Inter City 125 Peterborough Station – 1983
It’s a shame this photograph wasn’t in colour as the blue and yellow livery of the Inter City 125 looked great back in the day. The Great Northern Hotel can be seen on the right hand side in the background of this photo and the old Royal Mail sorting office can be seen on the left hand side.
Inter City 125 at Peterborough Station – 1983
March 1, 2013
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Peterborough Power Station – 1977
The power station can be seen in the background of this photograph. It was demolished during the 1980s and the land was redeveloped to make way for Rivergate.
Peterborough Power Station – 1977
February 28, 2013
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Peterborough Station & Royal Mail – 1985
In this photograph the Royal Mail sorting office can be seen on the left. Approximately 15 years later, the sorting office was relocated to a much bigger premises on the outskirts of Peterborough.
Peterborough Station & Royal Mail – 1985
February 26, 2013
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Dogsthorpe Crossing – 1962
Here’s a rare view of the M & GN railway at Dogsthorpe Crossing, 1962. The houses that can be seen are still there today and are part of Welland Road/Furze Ride. There is now a pathway to the left of the track that leads to Paston and Bluebell. Harebell Close is now situated to the very left side of the photograph. The grain silo in the distance still exists today but the Paston Parkway now separates that from the houses – they are not as close together as they appear to look in the photo. The London Brick Company chimneys were demolished around 1991 – I was lucky enough to witness the demolition of them!
As with most of our photographs, clicking on them will show a larger version.
Dogsthorpe Crossing – 1962
February 24, 2013
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Tags: 1960s, 1962, dogsthorpe, Furze Ride, grain silo, Harebell Close, M & GN, M&GN, Welland Road · Posted in: Railways
Peterborough Rail Station – 1987
Peterborough Station – 1987
February 24, 2013
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Peterborough East Station – 1937
I’m sure someone could name what type of steam engine this is, waiting at the platform at Peterborough East, unfortunately I do not have any idea. Peterborough East was located close to the Peterborough United ground car park, the name of the road that still exists today kind of gives it away, East Station Road. Looking at overhead views on Google Maps, outlines of old track and the station itself can easily be seen.
Peterborough East Station – 1937
February 23, 2013
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Empire Theatre, Broadway – 1959
The Empire Theatre, situated next to the Odeon on Broadway, Peterborough – 1959. Shortly after, the theatre was demolished to make way for Sheltons Department store.
Empire Theatre, Broadway – 1959
February 22, 2013
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Tags: 1950s, 1959, Broadway, Empire, Odeon, Sheltons, Theatre · Posted in: Cinemas & Theatres
