Swindon, Bridge Street c.1955
Photo ref:
S254030
More about this scene
The View South-East This view is little changed from S254006 (previous page). A group of young men of fashion are keen to show off their new suits to the photographer outside Burton's store. In later years the premises became Beatties toyshop, and it is now a bar/restaurant, the Bedroom. This junction was the tram centre, with branches leading off to Old Town, left to Gorse Hill and right to Rodbourne. The clock above Stead & Simpson's shop was used by the tram drivers to check their timing. Wilkinson's hardware store now stands where Stead & Simpson then stood. The old phoenix plaque above the clock was saved, and replaced in the new development in a similar position.
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