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Woburn, the Church c1955
Woburn, the Church c1955 Ref: W300009
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 Woburn, Bedford Street c1955 (ref: w300006) |
Shop names and trades.
The buildings from left to right are the Post Office with Drakelow Press printing and bookbinding firm in buildings above and behind it. Established prior to 1827 by a Stephen Dodd, in 1951 it became known as Drakelow Press. The there is the Black Horse pub, a wool/haberdashery shop, a grocery shop, Gibbs and Dandy Ironmongers which was a treasure trove of nails, screws, string, buckets, mops etc. Then on the corner a cafe. Posted: 11/05/2006 16:47 by Mrs Sylvia Hudson |
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 Woburn, High Street 1952 (ref: w300002) |
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The buildings from left to right are an antique shop, then a sweet shop that was full of the most delightful assortment of sweets all in glass jars and weighed out on brass scales into white paper bags. Then Dudeney and Johnston the grocers - they had man who went around the villages on his bicycle one day a week taking grocery orders which were then delivered by van to your door. The door with a canopy and small windows either side is a Bank, then Mr Jones's shoe shop. I think the two buildings leading to the corner were private houses. The double fronted building on the far right was a cafe. Posted: 11/05/2006 16:46 by Mrs Sylvia Hudson |
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 Woburn, Bedford Street c1955 (ref: w300004) |
Buildings.
The buildings featured from left to right - (I do not know the history of the white house), then there are the pillars which are the entrance to the churchyard and mortuary chapel. The church, built in 1865, was used until 1980 for funerals only. It was then declared redundant and turned into a Heritage Centre. In the churchyard which is still used are the graves of several Second World War Canadian, Polish and English soldiers. Woburn Primary School is just around the curve in this photo. The entrance door is set in a wall and can be missed unless you know it is the school. Woburn School has a very long history having been built in 1582 by Francis, Earl of Bedford. Thirty five boys were to be taught reading, writing and accounts. In 1825 a school was started for girls and they were taught needlework and lacemaking. The school is still flourishing. The white house on the right was until recent years used as the Local Office of Births and Deaths. Posted: 06/04/2006 16:20 by Mrs Sylvia Hudson |
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 Aspley Guise, the Square c1955 (ref: A161014) |
Year: 2006
The Square at Christmas A memory of Aspley Guise, Buckinghamshire The Square was lit up throughout Chrismas 2006. A Christmas Tree was installed in the centre and the surrounding buildings were adorned with gentle Chritmas lights. The day of 'lighting up' was attended by a large part of the community from the youngest to the most senior, and it was two of the latter who performed the grand switch on. Posted: 28/10/2007 13:51 by Chris Gater |
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 Toddington, the Green c1965 (ref: T160020) |
remembering my brother Paul Harris who has recentley died A memory of Toddington, Bedfordshire My brother Paul spent many happy days here but didn't realise it at the time. He was the best brother anyone could have, for the last 16yrs he has been disabled with MS always a smile never complaining. This is my tribute to him my lovely brave brother. Last edited: 27/02/2007 10:28 by Margaret Finnis |
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