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Ashford shops HAB01_01_08_01
Church Road, Ashford, Spelthorne, Surrey. Exterior view from the south-west showing the shopping parade at 2-12 Church Road
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Media ID 26396574
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1940s Shop Shop Window Shopping Shopping Parade Green Grocer
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This print transports us back in time to the bustling streets of Ashford, Surrey in the 1940s. The image showcases a charming shopping parade on Church Road, as captured by Healey and Baker for Historic England. From the south-west perspective, we are treated to an exterior view that truly encapsulates the essence of this vibrant community. The row of shops lining both sides of Church Road exudes a sense of nostalgia and simplicity. Each storefront tells its own story, with their unique shop windows beckoning passersby inside. One particular highlight is a quaint green grocer's shop nestled among its neighbors - a testament to the importance of fresh produce even during wartime. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, it becomes evident that these shops were not just places to purchase goods; they served as gathering spots for locals to connect and share stories. The street itself buzzes with activity - people going about their daily routines, children playing games on the sidewalk, and perhaps even whispers of wartime resilience echoing through conversations. Healey and Baker have masterfully captured this slice of history with their lens, allowing us to step into an era long gone but forever preserved within this photograph. It serves as a reminder that behind every building lies countless memories waiting to be discovered – each brick holding secrets from generations past.
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