Chelmsford, High Street c.1955
Photo ref: C73044
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Photo ref: C73044
Photo of Chelmsford, High Street c.1955

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Burton Tailoring and Tesco are among the other names visible here. Missing, of course, is the enormous Cater House - though the crane indicates that it was already more than a twinkle in the architect's eye.

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Memories of Chelmsford, High Street 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 Chelmsford, High Street c.1955

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This photo shows the view from the bottom end of the High Street leading up to the Shire Hall in the very far distance. One can clearly see the blinds on the shop on the corner of Springfield Road, and the Boots logos and sign on the wall of the building. To the left side between the two parked cars, hanging from the wall of a building is a sign. This was in fact the Queens Head public house, now long ...see more