Calne, Church Street c.1965
Photo ref: C228105
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Photo ref: C228105
Photo of Calne, Church Street c.1965

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The buildings on the right were re-faced after the Second World War by Harris's in neo-Georgian style. At No 23 is Rosa Lewis Cole, confectioner, and next door at No 24 is Wiltshire & Sons, butchers; their grocer's shop is opposite (left) at No 22.

Memories of Calne, Church Street c1965

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At the back of this photograph is Calne Free Church and just in front is "Wiltshires" the grocery shop.  My father William John Cook worked there for many years.  I can see him now neatly wrapping parcels in brown paper and tying them up with string.  Amongst the many items sold here were large tins of broken biscuits and I have many happy memories of choosing my favourite types whenever he brought a tin home. Come forward ...see more