Bridgwater, High Street c.1950
Photo ref:
B205016
Photo ref:
B205016
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Bridgwater prospered in the early 19th century thanks to its brick and tile industry, and many buildings in the High Street date from that time. The reconstruction narrowed the street, which once had a row of shops down the middle. To the left is the spire of St Mary's Church.
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A Selection of Memories from Bridgwater
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. Here are some from Bridgwater
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I remember going here with my mother and grandmother in the 50's. When all the roses were in bloom the smell was magnificent, and we would sit and just enjoy it. To a small child it felt a huge and magical place.
I believe my ancestor, William Longhurst, either owned or was the hotel manager of the Royal Clarence Hotel in the 1850's or 1860's. Does anyone know where I can find information on the hotel and William Longhurst?
Thank you,
Sheila Yeomans (s.yeomans@telus.net)
I spent many many good times at the lido every day in the school holidays, the lido was the place to be, meeting up with friends, spending all day there, it was just fab, none of this session swimming, it was one price, around 50-60 pence, and you had all day there, either taking a packed lunch or the staff would let you pop out to the chippy. Then in the afternoon Lucy the ice-cream lady would come in via the side ...see more
My dad's sister worked in there behine the bar. In 2000 I did some photos, in and outside, below the garden was where the horses were kept. They used to hang the meat on big hooks. We found an old list of Honder members, it is in Black Museum now.
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