Aberaeron, Main Street c.1955
Photo ref: A182062
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Photo ref: A182062
Photo of Aberaeron, Main Street c.1955

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This scene suggests that before the advent of modern tourism there was little to disturb the peace, and a dog could safely wander the streets without fear of traffic. Two people have time to chat, and perhaps the barber's shop on the left has some customers to attend to. For real excitement, the show jumping at the show advertised in the shop window on the right beckoned.

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Memories of Aberaeron, Main 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 Aberaeron, Main Street c.1955

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My wife Elizabeth and I had decided we needed to get to know the west Wales coast as our son David's fiancee Amanda was studying at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth. After a number of visits to Aberystwyth itself we were ready to explore further afield so we booked a week's stay in a holiday cpttage in nearby Aberaeron. The cottage was delightful and overlooked a stream running beside a road ...see more