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Guildford / Grant / 1950S
Guildford, Surrey: the High Street Date: 1950s
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Bank Clock Grant Guildford Lilley Lloyds Skinner Surrey
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Step back in time to the charming English town of Guildford, Surrey, during the 1950s as depicted in this photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online. The image captures the essence of a bygone era, with the hustle and bustle of the High Street coming to life around the historic clock tower. At the heart of the scene, a young boy, dressed in a smart school blazer and cap, gazes up at the clock, perhaps eagerly awaiting the chime of the hour. To his right, a man in a suit and hat, carrying a briefcase, hurries along the pavement, lost in thought. Across the street, a woman in a floral dress and heels, with a shopping bag in hand, walks confidently towards the camera. The scene is completed by the red double-decker bus making its way down the road, and the distinctive sign of the Skinner's Lilley Bank, adding to the authenticity of the image. Guildford's High Street in the 1950s was a bustling hub of activity, with locals going about their daily business and visitors exploring the town's rich history. The clock tower, a landmark that has stood proudly in Guildford for centuries, continues to be a focal point of the community, drawing visitors from near and far. This photograph is a beautiful reminder of a simpler time, when life moved at a slower pace, and the simple pleasures of a day out in a quintessentially English town could bring joy and wonder to all who experienced it.
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