Calne, The River Marden And New Road c.1955
Photo ref: C228026
Made in Britain logo

Photo ref: C228026
Photo of Calne, The River Marden And New Road c.1955

More about this scene

Harris's owned the wharf, which was used for their vehicles and storage. Gas lights are still evident on the centre wall. Storah's outfitters and drapers is in the centre on the corner of Church Street. The St Dunstan's factory wing (right) was built in 1919. The basement was used for pie cooling and packing; the ground floor for pie making; the first floor for offices; the second for sausages; the third for canning; and the fourth for the kitchen and cooking (John Bromham's Brief History).

Memories of Calne, the River Marden and New Road 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 Calne, The River Marden And New Road c.1955

Sparked a Memory for you?

If this has sparked a memory, why not share it here?

I remember that in 1955 this was known as the river Marden