Old postcards from the early 20th century, compared to the same view shown on Google Street View today. The postcards come from my own collection. Almost all of them are from England, mainly showing West London, Middlesex, Surrey, Berks and Bucks. Click on the postcards to see enlarged versions. There are also links to the modern equivalent on Street View. Street View images on this site are the copyright of Google. Comments, questions or requests are very welcome, registration is not necessary.
Saturday, 6 October 2012
Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, The Town Bridge, c1910
Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, The Town Bridge, circa1910. Bradford on Avon is a small town in Wiltshire with many historic buildings. This postcard by Young & Co of Teddington shows the Town Bridge. The small domed building is the lockup, where the town's troublemakers were put for the night. Click the postcard to enlarge.
I know this lovely town and it has remained unspoilt.
ReplyDeleteFine postcard. I see that the yellow peril has invaded!
ReplyDeleteNow here's a place I recognize. We stopped here for tea earlier this year and had a nice walk too.
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