Tag Archives: Shops

High Street from River Bridge Guildford 1911

This is a great view. Initially I could not work out what was missing from the picture, but once I gained a sense of place I could tell immediately. This is the Bridge that crosses the River Wey and looks … Continue reading

Posted in Archive - Imported from Blogger | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Guildford High Street circa 1929

There is something about this scene that I can resonate with. Not that I was born in 1929! My Grandmother who was 17 years old at the time would have seen this of the High Street. Yet, there is parts … Continue reading

Posted in Archive - Imported from Blogger | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Sainsbury’s Guildford

A rare glimpse at the inside of a grocery store from yesteryear.

Posted in Archive - Imported from Blogger | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Upper High Street, Guildford 1923

This picture was produced by Raphael Tuck & Sons.

Posted in Archive - Imported from Blogger | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Russell & Bromley – High Street Guildford circa 1941

Posted in Archive - Imported from Blogger | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Down Road, Guildford ~Circa 1912

Posted in Archive - Imported from Blogger | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

North Street, Guildford circa 1911

Posted in Archive - Imported from Blogger | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

References in the Strangest of Places (part two)

When I was in the local library last week I spotted this anthology, recently published called “The Library Book” Each chapter is about twenty pages or so from a well know and respected writer, sharing their personal views or memories … Continue reading

Posted in Archive - Imported from Blogger | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Season’s Greetings from Guildford Circa 1906

Posted in Archive - Imported from Blogger | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

High Street, Guildford circa 1908

Posted in Archive - Imported from Blogger | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment