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Hereford cattle market EPW029946
Filename: EPW029946.jpg
Size: 4833 x 3898 (4.5MB)
Date: 5th December 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: © Historic England Archive
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
© Historic England Archive
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Hereford cattle market EPW029946
The cattle market, Hereford, 1929. Edgar Street, home of Hereford United FC since 1924. The Lilywhites eventually attained the heights of the Football League in 1972
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Media ID 28393949
© Historic England Archive
1920s Football Ground Market Urban
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to the bustling Hereford cattle market in 1929. The image captures the essence of a bygone era, where farmers and traders gathered at Edgar Street for their livestock transactions. This historic location holds even more significance as it became home to Hereford United FC just five years prior, in 1924. The juxtaposition of the cattle market and football ground within this single frame is truly remarkable. It symbolizes the transformation of an urban space from one purpose to another, reflecting the evolving needs and interests of a community over time. Little did anyone know that this very football ground would witness Hereford United's rise through the ranks, eventually reaching Football League status in 1972. As we delve into this photograph, we are transported back to an era when markets were vibrant hubs of activity, filled with people going about their daily lives amidst towering stacks of hay bales and herds of cattle awaiting sale. The architecture surrounding Edgar Street tells its own story; it exudes character and charm while providing a glimpse into early twentieth-century urban life. Preserved by Historic England Archive, this print serves as a valuable historical document that allows us to appreciate our past while contemplating how much has changed since then. It reminds us that every place carries layers upon layers of history waiting to be discovered and cherished for generations to come.
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