Wisbech, The Market Place 1929
Photo ref: 81975
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Photo ref: 81975
Photo of Wisbech, The Market Place 1929

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Although it is ten miles from the sea on what is now an artificial River Nene, Wisbech maintains its long tradition as a sea port. It is the wealth created by the years of shipping which has given Wisbech two of the most perfect Georgian streets in England - the Brinks on the banks of the River Nene. Market inns line the right-hand side of the square – the Griffin, the Ship Hotel and the Mermaid Inn. The market stalls include an ice cream salesman (centre foreground) immediately in front of the steps leading down to the ladies' convenience!

A Selection of Memories from Wisbech

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 Wisbech

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I used to live in the Royal Standard pub as a child on Elm road when we moved in a car come straight through the window cannot believe it's now a funeral home
My grandfather ran the Nene Inn for Elgoods brewery around 1900 to 1914. My father was born there in 1903. Pubs long gone but Elgoods let me have the original name plate .
Just to let everyone know that the factory is still canning peas and other vegetables but is owned by Princes. The factory has totally changed but the original offices that face onto Ly nn Road are still there. John
I enjoyed seeing the photo graphs of the Wisbech canal and especially those showing Trafalgar Row and the river bank with English Brothers wood yard and a coaster moored along side. I used to live at number 10A which was behind and attached to number 10 where I believe one of your commentators Sandra Ireland used to live, Originally this building had been one property and apparently at one time had been an ...see more