Aspley Guise, The Square c.1955
Photo ref: A161014
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Photo ref: A161014
Photo of Aspley Guise, The Square c.1955

More about this scene

The grocery stall on the right of the picture was part of a small chain that specialised in rural community operation and catered for 'discerning' customers. The personal nature of the other stores indicated that the owners were committed to a high level of involvement in local affairs. The motor car in the centre of the picture is a Jowett Javelin - arguable one of the very best vehicles designed in post-war Britain. The Javelin ceased production in 1953 on the demise of the manufacturing company.

Memories of Aspley Guise, the Square c1955

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. These memories are of Aspley Guise, The Square c.1955

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The Square was lit up throughout Chrismas 2006. A Christmas Tree was installed in the centre and the surrounding buildings were adorned with gentle Chritmas lights. The day of 'lighting up' was attended by a large part of the community from the youngest to the most senior, and it was two of the latter who performed the grand switch on.