Swindon, Faringdon Road c.1955
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S254032
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Looking North-East to Fleet Street The junction to East Street is on the left, with Catherine Street on the right. The stone building seen partway down Fleet Street on the left is the Sir Daniel Arms, named in honour of Sir Daniel Gooch. In later years it was renamed the Sportsman. Adjacent to the public house was the range of New Swindon Co-operative Society shops, comprising menswear, footwear, shoe repairs, drapery, confectionery and grocery stores. The majority of these premises were completely demolished in later years, and an open-air market was held here. In recent times, however, the whole area to the left has been completely redeveloped for two large bar/restaurants, and the roadway has been paved over for pedestrian access only.
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