Crewe, Market Street c.1955
Photo ref: C316027
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Despite the fact that this part of Crewe has seen enormous development and regeneration in recent years, this view is still instantly recognisable. Burtons continues to occupy the building on the right. The building on the left in this picture, however, has been completely replaced.

Memories of Crewe, Market Street c1955

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. These memories are of Crewe, Market Street c.1955

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A foundation stone laid by Arnold James Burton in 1933 is to be found on the extreme right of this shop, just off the picture.  I'm sure this foundation stone used to be at the other end of the building.  The possible reason for its move is that a separate small shop unit has been created at this end of the building. The building opposite was the Blue Cap Dog pub and we used to be able to leave cycles in their yard for one ...see more