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Hexham a64_00148
Filename: aa64_00148.jpg
Size: 6466 x 4869 (4.9MB)
Date: 18th May 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: © Historic England Archive
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
© Historic England Archive
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Hexham a64_00148
Priestpopple, Hexham, Northumberland, 1963. A view from Priestpopple at the junction with Broadgates, looking west along the street
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Media ID 25197785
© Historic England Archive
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo print, titled "Hexham a64_00148" captures the essence of Priestpopple in Hexham, Northumberland back in 1963. The image offers a nostalgic glimpse into the past, showcasing a bustling street scene that exudes charm and character. As we peer into this snapshot frozen in time by Frederick John Palmer, our eyes are immediately drawn to the vibrant shopfronts lining both sides of Priestpopple. Each store seems to tell its own story through their unique displays and signage, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the daily lives of those who frequented them. The composition beautifully frames the junction with Broadgates as it stretches westward along the street. The architecture is reminiscent of an era long gone; quaint buildings adorned with traditional facades create an atmosphere steeped in history and tradition. But what truly brings this photograph to life is its human element. Amidst the backdrop of shops and streets, we catch glimpses of people going about their day-to-day activities. Some stroll leisurely along the pavement while others engage in animated conversations or pause for a moment's rest on benches dotted along the way. Their presence adds depth and vitality to this already captivating scene. "Hexham a64_00148" serves as more than just an image; it transports us back to another time where simplicity reigned supreme and community thrived within these very streets. It invites us to reflect upon our own connection with heritage and reminds us that even amidst change, traces of
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