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A view towards Whittington from what was once "The Boot" pub on the triangular plot between Darnford Lane and Lichfield Road.
The occasion appears to be a hunt meeting some time around WW1 (soldier's uniform). The people are unknown, but the photo was amongst papers belonging to the Mann family. |
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"Cappers Walk" 1924
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Church Street probably in early years of 20th century
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Church Street in the snow. Date not known, but probably around WW1.
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Church Street - pre 1924
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Church Street - post 1924 - note Moody's Yard on right
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The Dog crossroads - 1915
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Main Street looking northwards from the Dog Crossroads.
Note: the wide banding on the telegraph pole. We therefore believe this photo dates from the Second World War |
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Woodbine Cottage & Yew Tree House
unknown date, but note street lamp. electric street lighting came to Whittington in the late 1920s. |
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Main Street looking south towards school
Note partial view of the display window of Mrs Leach's shop. The cottage next to it is Woodbine Cottage. |
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Main Street - also showing No1 The Green.
The occasion was a parade of Peel's Pride Lodge of the Odd Fellow's Society - an early form of private health insurance |
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Main Street looking south from near The Bell
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Main Street view of The Bell 1940s or 50s
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Main Street looking south from outside The Bell - 1950s.
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