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Market Place, Netherton near Wakefield, early 1900s
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Market Place, Netherton near Wakefield, early 1900s
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Media ID 32353816
© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
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Step back in time with this print of Market Place, Netherton near Wakefield in the early 1900s. The bustling market square is alive with activity, as locals go about their daily business against a backdrop of charming Victorian architecture.
The vintage lantern slide captures a moment frozen in time, offering a glimpse into the past when horse-drawn carriages and gas lamps were commonplace. Children play on the cobblestone streets, adding a sense of innocence and nostalgia to the scene.
In one corner of the image, a quaint shop stands proudly, its windows filled with goods that would have been essential to everyday life at the turn of the century. The attention to detail in this photograph is truly remarkable, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in a bygone era.
As you study this snapshot from history, you can almost hear the sounds of vendors calling out their wares and feel the energy of a community coming together in Market Place. It's moments like these that remind us how much our world has changed over time while also highlighting the enduring spirit of places like Netherton near Wakefield.
The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection has preserved this piece of history for future generations to enjoy and appreciate. Let yourself be transported back to an Edwardian marketplace where simplicity reigned supreme and community was at the heart of it all.
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