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Haywards Heath, South Road c.1950
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The number 29 bus from Lewes is probably on the final part of its journey into Haywards Heath. Note the men on their bicycles and their clothes - only one of them is not wearing a tie. The building on the extreme right is the fire station. In 1961 the fire service moved to purpose- built premises near Commercial Square, and this building was demolished in 1981. Victoria Gate (shops with offices above) now stands on the site. On the left of the photograph, the parade of shops remains recognisable today, though the proprietors have changed.

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Memories of Haywards Heath, South Road 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 Haywards Heath, South Road c.1950

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My family friend Mrs Pat Davey thinks that the people on the right, walking along the pathway are her & her late husband William (Bill) Davey.
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Added 08 September 2008

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I cannot recall this single-decker Leyland bus on the 29 Route from Lewes. It is worth noting that up to the 1950s most of the local bus routes were serviced by single and double decker laylands (with even a few pre-war 'Gilfords') but the Haywards Heath circular route (no 84) was always serviced by 'utility' GUY double deckers.
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