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Skipton Tolbooth a58_00212
Filename: aa58_00212.jpg
Size: 6798 x 5168 (7.2MB)
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
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Skipton Tolbooth a58_00212
Tolbooth, 72 - 74 High Street, Skipton, Craven, North Yorkshire. Exterior view showing the front elevation of the Tolbooth and adjoining shops, on the High Street
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Media ID 25129452
© Historic England Archive
1950s Cafe High Street Shop Shopping Street Scene
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This print takes us back in time to the bustling streets of Skipton, North Yorkshire in the 1950s. The focal point of this image is the magnificent Skipton Tolbooth, standing proudly on the High Street. Its front elevation exudes a sense of history and grandeur, reminding us of its significance as a former courthouse and prison. Flanking the Tolbooth are charming adjoining shops that add vibrancy to this street scene. These establishments were likely filled with locals going about their daily shopping routines or perhaps indulging in a leisurely browse through various wares. The shopfronts themselves evoke nostalgia with their classic signage and window displays. Amidst all this activity, one can't help but notice a quaint café nestled amongst these buildings. It serves as an inviting oasis for weary shoppers seeking respite from their busy day or friends catching up over steaming cups of tea. George Bernard Mason's skilled photography captures not only the architectural beauty but also the essence of life during that era. This print transports us back to simpler times when high streets were vibrant hubs of community interaction and commerce. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of how our towns have evolved over decades while still retaining echoes of their past glory.
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