Aldeburgh, High Street 1896
Photo ref: 38666
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Photo ref: 38666
Photo of Aldeburgh, High Street 1896

More about this scene

A similar view to 33362, looking towards the old market square two years later, highlights the range of architecture in this fine ancient thoroughfare. The imposing building in the left foreground is the Circulating Library, which catered for the reading requirements of an increasingly well-educated public.

A Selection of Memories from Aldeburgh

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Aldeburgh

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In the 60's the tower was derelict but us children could get across the very unsafe wooden bridge across the moat and explore the inside. Very dangerous with rotten floors and deep drops!
This little girl could be me! I spent many happy hours playing with my model boat here, while visiting my grandmother, Ruth Knowles from Fawcett Road in the town. What happy memories!