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Peterlee, a small town built under the New Towns Act of 1946, in County Durham
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Peterlee, a small town built under the New Towns Act of 1946, in County Durham
Peterlee, a small town built under the New Towns Act of 1946, in County Durham. 3rd March 1954
Kenneth Lauder
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
Peterlee
County Durham
England
DH 1954 288
Media ID 21769604
© Mirrorpix
1954 Butcher Chop Cold County Durham Fishmonger Greengrocer Retail Shops Draper
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Peterlee - A Snapshot of a New Town's Charm in the 1950s
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. This print takes us back to Peterlee, a small town nestled in County Durham, built under the visionary New Towns Act of 1946. Captured on a chilly day, precisely on the 3rd of March 1954 by photographer Kenneth Lauder, this image encapsulates the essence of retail life in mid-20th century Britain. As snowflakes delicately blanket the ground, we are transported to an era where local shops were at the heart of every community. The bustling street showcases a charming array of traditional businesses - from butchers and fishmongers to drapers and greengrocers. Each shopfront tells its own story as hardworking merchants diligently serve their customers with fresh produce and quality goods. The photograph perfectly captures not only the cold weather that winter brings but also highlights how these resilient townsfolk braved all elements to ensure their community thrived. It serves as a testament to their unwavering spirit amidst challenging times. Preserved through Memory Lane Prints, this evocative snapshot allows us to appreciate Peterlee's rich history while reminding us of simpler times when shopping was personal and local connections mattered most. Let it transport you back in time, inviting you to explore an era where small-town charm thrived against all odds.
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