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Bridgnorth, Shropshire a079455
Filename: aa079455.jpg
Size: 4245 x 4453 (7.0MB)
Date: 29th February 2008
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: English Heritage Images
Job Title: Photographer
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Bridgnorth, Shropshire a079455
BRIDGNORTH, Shropshire. A view of the High Street in 1953, looking north towards the timber-framed Town Hall in the middle of the road. John Gay
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Media ID 699023
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling High Street of Bridgnorth, Shropshire, in the year 1953. The scene is filled with a sense of energy and activity, as cars line both sides of the narrow road, their headlights cutting through the misty morning. In the heart of the bustle, the timber-framed Town Hall stands proudly in the middle of the road, its grand facade a testament to the town's rich history. Bridgnorth, a charming market town nestled in the heart of Shropshire, is known for its unique layout, with a high and low town separated by a steep cliff. The High Street, seen here, was the main thoroughfare that connected the two parts of the town. The photograph offers a glimpse into a time when the High Street was the hub of daily life, with shops, markets, and services catering to the needs of the local community. The cars, with their rounded edges and classic designs, add a sense of nostalgia to the scene. They represent the beginning of the automobile age, a time when cars were still a novelty and a symbol of progress. The fact that they have been captured in this photograph, parked haphazardly on the side of the road, speaks to the informal and unplanned nature of life in the 1950s. This photograph, taken by the renowned photographer John Gay, is a precious reminder of a bygone era. It invites us to reflect on the changes that have taken place in our towns and cities over the past seven decades and to appreciate the unique character of Bridgnorth, a town that continues to thrive and evolve.
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