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Wakefield, Kirkgate c.1955
Photo ref: W464012
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The cathedral, behind the fence (left), looks out onto the main retail area of the city, with Marks & Spencer's store (centre) still thriving. The George Hotel (right) and the independent traders were replaced in the 1960s by a BHS store. This area is free of traffic and is a little oasis in the bustling centre of Wakefield.

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Memories of Wakefield, Kirkgate 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 Wakefield, Kirkgate c.1955

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My grandad had a pie & pea shop in The Springs, evidently it was the front for a betting shop. My mum who is now 84 tells me she used to work in the shop and that my grandad Exley was quite a penny watcher and would not let her use hot water or soap to wash up. I would dearly love to find a photo of the shop and preferably with my grandad in it. Most of my ...see more