Andy said: “In 2016 I cleared the family home in Crawthorne Street.
“Most of the images I found were of three generations of family groups and individuals, then I looked closer and found these three which may be of more general interest.
“Each image was taken about 100m from the others around the Market Place (Cathedral Square) and cover approximately a 20 year span.”
Andy said of the first picture: “This is either a religious or peace march of the late ‘40s or early ‘50s.
“The grey-haired man in the march is Frank Bird who lived in Stanley Road (corner with Crawthorne Road).
“Note Boots in the background; I am sure this was Hepworth, the gent’s tailors, when I first required a bespoke suit in the 1960s.”
The picture with the two women shows Vivien (right) and Kathleen Cole (left) in the late 30s.
Andy said: “Vivien lived in Belsize Avenue and emigrated to New Zealand c1937, hence the dating of the image.
“Kathleen was married to Maurice Cole (formerly of Star Road) and had worked as a secretary for Lord Badden Powell in the early days of the scout movement.
“The photograph was taken outside the main entrance of St John’s Church, the market stalls being visible in the background.”
Andy described the final picture: “ Both Narrow Bridge Street and the soon to be Bridge Street are shown in this photograph taken from outside the entrance lane to the Cathedral grounds (now Starbucks). The image (dated c1929/30) shows St Peter’s Arcade (Argo Lounge), the steel frame of the Town Hall under construction and parts of the east side of Narrow Bridge Street prior to demolition.”
Thanks for sharing, Andy.
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Vivien (right)and Kathleen Cole (left) in the late 30s. Do you have any memories of them? Photo: Midlands
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Both Narrow Bridge Street and the soon to be Bridge Street are shown in this photograph taken from outside the entrance lane to the Cathedral grounds around 1929/30. Photo: Midlands