Frome, Cheap Street c.1950
Photo ref:
F58007
Photo ref:
F58007
More about this scene
Frome grew with the cloth industry in medieval times. Although the industry declined in the 18th century, from which time many of the buildings did not alter, the last mill did not close until the 1960s. The houses lining Cheap Street date mainly from the 17th century, but some are earlier.
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 Frome
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 Frome
Sparked a Memory for you?
If this has sparked a memory, why not share it here?
William Ford was one of the many skilled horse collar and harness makers in the Frome area in the 1700s. Such equipment was vital in those days when horses were depended upon for farm work and transport.
William began as an apprentice in 1755 when aged 13, and continued right through until his death in 1799. During that time he took on apprentices to help ensure the ...see more
My grandmother was Dorothy Mary Emma Faulkner nee Newport daughter and only surviving child of Percy Benjamin Newport and Florence nee James. She was born 21st July 1900, Percy and his brother Herbert were the sons of Benjamin Newport, they were all butchers, Percy was a bacon curer, Herbie was also the Fire Chief I understand, my mum remembers seeing him in his very ornate uniform. My ...see more
I was born in Frome and I left when i was 11 years old,I moved with my dad to Bristol. But I have to be honest, since I have left Frome about ten years ago I miss my life I had there. Even though I have been living in Bristol for the past ten years, it's never felt like home. When I go to visit friends in Frome I get butterflies in my tummy and it feels like I'm going home. I miss going on bike rides to Longleat ...see more
I was born and raised in Frome, West End and then we moved to Green Lane. We emigrated to Canada, I did not want to leave Frome at all. I still miss home!. The pretty streets and the steep hills. I can remember swimming in the river, and fishing in it. Every Wednesday going to the market after school to pet the animals. Mum used to buy us fish for dinner every Friday night at a fish shop on Cheap Street. Still ...see more
Before
After