Berkeley, Market Place 1904
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Berkeley at the beginning of the 20th century was a small town of just over 6200 inhabitants. Visitors could find accommodation at the Berkeley Arms (rooms 3s; dinner 2s 6d), and those fancying a look round the castle could buy admission tickets from the railway station or Miss Smith's stationers in the High Street.
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The mobile library parked in the Square
What a wonderful site. These photos bring back so many lovely memories. From this one I can see the house I grew up in (34 High St) and my Dad's cinema. This photo was taken the year that I was born. I can also see the hospital that I was born in. I miss Berkeley, it will always be home. I now live in Western Canada and there are no towns here anywhere near as perfect as this one. Hi to all who I know, if you ...see more
My Great Grandfather, Samuel King, ran a boot and shoe business (as a Cordwainer) from this address in the 19th century. His family home is listed in the 1881 census as The Old House, Market Place, Berkeley. His father, John King, (Dob 25.5.1765) was also a Cordwainer in Berkeley in the 18th century. The King family were residents of Berkeley for many years, John King of Ham (Dob 23.9. 1730) is shown in my ...see more
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