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Cliffe, High Street c.1950
Photo ref: C464014
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Cliffe perches at the end of the long chalk ridges, overhanging the marshes of the Thames. It was formerly an important place until a fire in 1562 gutted the town. Various industries flourished here in Victorian times: chalk was quarried, whiting and cement made, and a canal allowed passage through to the Thames. It is now an unprepossessing village, with some pleasing weatherboarded houses in the High Street. On the right are two public houses - the Victoria and the Black Bull. In the foreground, Parker's store is advertising Brasso, Silver Shred marmalade and Cherry Blossom shoe polish.

An extract from Villages of Kent Photographic Memories.

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Memories of Cliffe, High Street c1950

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 Cliffe, High Street c.1950

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I remember this shop very well, there was still sweet rationing then. Georgeous smells. Mr Parker called on Wednesday to take the order and delivered them on Friday even after we moved to Wainscott. What price Tesco Home Delivery!