Church Street and Lower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

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Date:1880 - 1885 (c.)

Description:The area in the foreground of this photograph has changed greatly through the years and this scene was not recognisable in 2002. The shops are, from left to right, John Hamrouse, Grocer, Thomas Sproston, currier and leather cutter, T. Florence, an umbrella maker, and Sprostons seconds shop.

St. Giles church stands over this scene. A church has stood on the site for hundreds of years, though the appearance of the church has changed greatly. In 1721 the first of two major rebuilds was completed in the Georgian style by William Smith. In 1876 St. Giles was rebuilt again, this time in the Gothic revival style by Sir George Gilbert Scott, giving us the church which still stands today. Throughout these changes to the building the tower, which dates back to the 13th century, has remained.


Timeline

The timeline shows resources around this location over a number of years.

1840s
View of Pooldam, Newcastle-under-Lyme
View of Pooldam, Newcastle-under-Lyme

A view of Pooldam, Newcastle-under-Lyme, in pencil and wash by Robert William Buss. ...

1890s
The Pomona Inn, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The Pomona Inn, Newcastle-under-Lyme

The Pomona Inn was located on Lower Street. Before it became a pub it was a house ...

1930s
View from Pool Dam towards St. Giles' Church, Newcastle-under-Lyme
View from Pool Dam towards St. Giles' Church, Newcastle-under-Lyme

This scene was much changed with the coming of the ring road and general increase ...

1960s
Pomona Inn Excavations, Lower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Pomona Inn Excavations, Lower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Start of archaeological excavations at the Pomona Pottery Site on Lower Street. ...

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Donor ref:PA1949 (22/4310)

Source: Brampton Museum and Art Gallery, Newcastle under Lyme

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