Swallownest, High Street c.1950
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Photo of Swallownest, High Street c.1950

Memories of Swallownest, High Street c1950

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The first building over the bridge was Pritchards orchard entrance, they used to sell produce at that building, as kids we used to raid the orchard. I lived on Alexandra rd and over a field was the orchards, we got nabbed sometimes. The photo is after 1950 because I remember the council working on the footpath and putting down the road bollards and extending out the footpath. Looking up High St you can see the 3 ...see more