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Skipton High Street a58_00203
62 - 66 High Street, Skipton, Craven, North Yorkshire, 1957. A view from the north-east of 62-66 High Street, with the buildings on Sheep Street in the background. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 25129446
Filename: aa58_00203.jpg
Size: 6848 x 4989 (6.6MB)
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
Georgian High Street Lamp Post Shop Shopping Street Scene Ladder
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This print captures the essence of Skipton High Street in 1957. Standing at the north-eastern end, it offers a glimpse into the bustling life of this charming town in North Yorkshire. The focal point of the image is undoubtedly the row of Georgian buildings that proudly line both sides of the street. Their elegant facades exude timeless beauty and serve as a testament to Skipton's rich architectural heritage. Intriguingly, Sheep Street can be seen in the background, adding depth to this snapshot frozen in time. It serves as a reminder that while High Street may have been the heart of commercial activity, there were other hidden corners where life unfolded differently. The street scene itself is alive with activity - shoppers strolling along its pavements, perhaps on their way to explore one of its many inviting shops. A solitary lamp post stands tall amidst all this movement, casting a warm glow over passersby during twilight hours. A ladder leaning against one building adds an element of intrigue and mystery to an otherwise ordinary day on Skipton High Street. What purpose does it serve? Is someone working diligently behind closed doors or preparing for some grand undertaking? George Bernard Mason's masterful composition transports us back more than six decades ago, allowing us to witness firsthand how daily life unfolded on this historic thoroughfare. This print truly encapsulates not just a moment frozen in time but also our collective fascination with nostalgia and bygone eras.
