Holywell, High Street 1959
Photo ref: H522136
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Photo ref: H522136
Photo of Holywell, High Street 1959

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Much of the prosperity of the town derived from the nearby Greenfield Valley. The cotton mill and the later factories were in full production from the 18th century, but now they form part of a heritage park for tourists. A young mother ambles down the middle of the street behind a pram, while a policeman converses with a passer-by.

Memories of Holywell, High Street 1959

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I remember in the 1960s a little shop in Greenfield road run by Captain and Mrs Delano Osborne. I only vaguely remember the Captain, he died about 1957, but his wife carried on and died in 1969. My Grandfather used to supply them with tobacco and confectionary for the shop. Mrs Osbourne was often at my Grandparents house on Sundays for lunch. I think a lady from the cake shop in the town used to ...see more
The Hotel in this Photo,Kings Head Hotel was owned by Stapelton & Mary Hughes. It was sold as they moved to Canada in the 20's. Grand Daughter & Daughter returned in 1973 or so to visit. It existed then. Now Google has arrived we have seen the Building.There is no longer a name on it. I understand that High Street is no longer a driving street. I'm trying to find out if the building is still a Hotel or ...see more
The police office is PC69 Kenneth Edwards of the old Flintshire Force who is talking to Mr Cummins, a local landowner and the year is 1959.