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South Woodford Woolworths HAB01_01_02_01
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South Woodford Woolworths HAB01_01_02_01
George Lane, South Woodford, Redbridge, Greater London. The shopping parade at 130-150 George Lane, showing the shop front of F W Woolworth and Company Limited in the foreground, with people on the pavement
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1940s Cars High Street People Shopping Shopping Parade Shops Woolworths
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This print takes us back in time to the bustling streets of South Woodford, Greater London, during the 1940s. The image showcases a vibrant shopping parade on George Lane, with its focal point being the iconic shop front of F W Woolworth and Company Limited. In this snapshot of history, we see a slice of everyday life as people stroll along the pavement, going about their daily routines. Some are engaged in conversation while others seem lost in thought or focused on their next destination. Cars line up along the street, adding to the lively atmosphere. The architecture of the shopping parade is reminiscent of that era - classic facades adorned with signage for various shops hint at a bygone retail experience. It's fascinating to imagine what treasures might have been found within those walls. Captured by Healey and Baker, this print offers us an invaluable glimpse into a different time and place. It serves as a reminder that even amidst challenging times such as World War II, life continued on these very streets – people went shopping, socialized with friends or simply enjoyed a leisurely walk. Preserved through Historic England's collection, this photograph allows us to appreciate not only our shared heritage but also how much our surroundings have evolved over decades.
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