Halesworth, The Thoroughfare c.1955
Photo ref: H384028
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Photo ref: H384028
Photo of Halesworth, The Thoroughfare c.1955

More about this scene

Before the by-pass this was the main road through the town; it is now pedestrianised. On the left, Vanstone's, gents' outfitters, has a carved bressumer with figures that are linked to the Argentine family. J W Ebbs' electrical shop next door was once an ironmonger's, and was run by the father and grandfather of Sir David Frost. To the right, the shop with the Hovis sign is still a baker's; Jacksons has been rebuilt but remains an ironmonger's; and further on, the White Hart has become shops.

Memories of Halesworth, the Thoroughfare c1955

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I used to love coming to Halesworth such quaint village ..we got off from the train and wait inside little out cove of weighing scales for shelter from the rain. wait for nan to come and collect us. nan and granddad [ Ingate ] living on a farm up the top of the hill. we used to go help in the holiday time. old farm cottage smells of all pickled onions and chutneys and jams within larder. I wonder if any one knew them? does anyone remember greyhound public house who actually ran it
My great auntie and uncle (The Ransbys) lived at the Bungalow in the Thoroughfare,can anyone remember them ? I'd be interested to know. Thankyou Rod