Tenbury Wells, The Royal Oak Hotel c.1955
Photo ref:
T22054
Photo ref:
T22054
More about this scene
By the middle of the 20th century, this old coaching inn had geared itself up to cater for motorised tourists, winning the approval of the RAC (Royal Automobile Club) for its services. Notice how 'antiquated' windows have been added, compared to those in earlier photographs.
Add to Album
You must be signed in to save to an album
Sign inShare This Photo
Buy a Print
Unframed, Mounted, Framed and Canvas prints in a range of sizes and styles.
View Sizes & Prices
A Selection of Memories from Tenbury Wells
For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Tenbury Wells
Sparked a Memory for you?
If this has sparked a memory, why not share it here?
I think that those two girls are my sisters ..... Ann & Carolyn Spencer
I went to live in Nash in 1955 as a foster child. I attended Nash School from 1955 - 1958 when Mrs Jones was the headmistress. The school sadly closed in 1958 and we were moved to Burford School near Tenbury Wells. Life at Nash School was idyllic and we used to run through the lanes to school every day. When it snowed badly we stayed at home or were taken in by tractor! I still have a photo of us all on the day ...see more
My great grandfather, Andrew Corden LOWE moved to Tenbury Wells about 1904 with his wife Florence "Flo" and their two little children: Douglas age 4 and my grandmother Cordelia "Queenie", age 1. He was an Ironmonger and they lived on Market Street until the early 1930's. They had 3 more children: Cyril "Cil", Winifred, and Eric. His wife died in 1910. He married again, to Mabel - known as "May" ...see more
Before
After