Caption For Twickenham, Barmy Arms 2004
wrote that the proposed scheme was 'a
classic example of how not to plan, for with
steamroller simplicity planners would have
knocked down virtually every house in the
area to be replaced by blocks
Caption For Birmingham, Aston Hall 1896
Begun in 1618 for Sir Thomas Holte, Aston was not completed
until 1635.This picture shows the east front; it comprises a main
block of seven bays topped by a clock tower and two-stage cupola,
and
Caption For Newark, Stodman Street 1906
The butcher's shop is interesting in that it is open on two sides; the butcher either cuts his meat in the street, or he has brought the block out to swill it down.
Caption For Nork, The Parade C1955
The Parade is Nork's local shopping centre, a left turn off Fir Tree
Road; Eastgate on the left, out of camera shot, has large three-storey blocks of 1930s flats.
Caption For Wenvoe, The Castle 1899
With the exception of one of the pavilions (which was to enjoy a second lease of life as a clubhouse for a golf club) and the stable block, the building was demolished c1930.