Bowdon, Park Road 1897
Photo ref: 39062
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Photo ref: 39062
Photo of Bowdon, Park Road 1897

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From one of these fine thatched cottages John Hassell plied his trade as a porter. John was still there in 1906; his is the only address on the road that appears in the commercial section of that year's Kelly's Directory. John's neighbour at the vicarage was Canon Arthur Gore DD, who was vicar surrogate and canon residentiary of Chester, and examining chaplain to the Bishop of Chester.

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A Selection of Memories from Bowdon

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Three generations of my family have lived in Bowdon. One of the small cottages on the left of the picture was my first home. I was Christened and Married at St. Mary's Church. My Great Grandparents, Grandparents, Parents, and my Sister are all buried in the Church yard.
We grew up in Stamford Road and, at the time this photo was taken, I was 8. I remember our mother taking us shopping with my younger brother and sister as walked from our house to Brooks which for us was the most wonderful bazaar, full of colour and all sorts of goodies that we hoped our mother would buy. It always smelt of fresh coffee, as there was an old red and gold enameled coffee grinder continually in use. ...see more