Golden Lion – Broad Bridge Street (1908)
A lovely hand tinted image showing the Golden Lion Hotel and Broad Bridge Street in 1908. Note the old lamplighter climbing high on the...
Boots on Bridge Street
A 1960s view on Bridge Street showing Boots the Chemists, Janet & John Bourn's shoe shop and the old Angel Hotel.
Bridge Street (1964)
A classic 1960s view along Bridge Street showing MacFisheries far left, the original Woolworths and then Marks & Spencer.
Narrow Street c.1929
A rare shot of Narrow Street taken from the opposite end to the Market Square where most images were captured.
Rivergate
Looking back along "Broad" Bridge Street towards the Golden Lion Hotel.
Chas. Weber Jewellers, Narrow Bridge Street
Chas. Weber's at 26 Narrow (Bridge) Street, offering "a choice selection of Jewellery, Watches and Silver articles suitable for presents" !
Charles and his wife Emilie...
Cars parked on Bridge Street
Cars parked down the centre of Bridge Street and in front of the Campbell Hotel. Image undated but looks like the 1950s.
Narrow Street
A nice view down Narrow Street probably dating to the late 1920s.
Bridge Street (1979)
A rainy day on the pre-pedestrianised Bridge Street in 1979.
Tree removal from Bridge Street (Feb 2012)
During February 2012, a decision was made to remove 13 of the 39 trees growing along Bridge Street. Local opinion was in favour of...
