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Pike Street, Liskeard, Cornwall. 1969
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Pike Street, Liskeard, Cornwall. 1969
Looking down Pike Street to Market Street, with the Guildhall and clock tower on the junction of Pike Street, Fore Street and Market Street. The Wool Shop, Piper & Sons and the White Hart can be seen on the left with Foresters Hall and Piper & Sons on the right. Ough & Sons Grocer and Chemist is visible in the distance. Photographer: Charles Woolf
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Media ID 18842121
© RIC, photographer Charles Woolf
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This print captures a nostalgic scene of Pike Street, Liskeard in Cornwall back in 1969. The image takes us on a journey down Pike Street towards Market Street, revealing the bustling heart of this charming town. At the center of the photograph stands the impressive Guildhall and clock tower, proudly marking the junction where Pike Street, Fore Street, and Market Street meet. On either side of this historic landmark are various shops and commercial premises that were an integral part of daily life at that time. To the left, we can spot The Wool Shop with its inviting display windows showcasing colorful fabrics. Next to it is Piper & Sons and The White Hart pub, both establishments brimming with activity. Meanwhile, on the right side of Pike Street stands Foresters Hall alongside another branch of Piper & Sons. As our gaze extends further into the distance, Ough & Sons Grocer and Chemist comes into view – a testament to how essential local businesses were for meeting everyday needs within communities during those times. Photographed by Charles Woolf, this snapshot freezes a moment in time when Cornish towns like Liskeard thrived with their unique charm and vibrant street scenes. It serves as a reminder not only of how much has changed over half a century but also highlights what remains timeless about these cherished places.
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