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  • Brick Lane in the 1970s
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    • Fashion Street in the 1970s
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      • Great pictures Chris. The one of Brick Lane is incredible. Where is all the traffic??

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        • Those shots remind me of my first trips to the East End in the early '70s, Chris: stark, utilitarian streetscapes devoid of trees and flowerpots and, on the sidestreets at least, remarkably free of cars.

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          • Clack

            Those Clacks get everywhere. 1887 ad -

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            Treat me gently I'm a newbie.

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            • A question

              I was re-reading my copy of "The London of Jack the Ripper-Then and Now" last night and I was drawn to the 1930's shot of the Princess Alice (page 175).

              What I wanted to know, is when and why was the 3rd and 4th floor removed?

              I am thinking WW2 damage, but wondered if that was the case, why wasn't the rest of the public house damaged?
              Regards Mike

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              • Originally posted by Stewart P Evans View Post
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                Hi Stewart, and on Oxford Street as well. I think things have taken a downturn since then

                Originally posted by Mike Covell View Post
                I was re-reading my copy of "The London of Jack the Ripper-Then and Now" last night and I was drawn to the 1930's shot of the Princess Alice (page 175).

                What I wanted to know, is when and why was the 3rd and 4th floor removed?

                I am thinking WW2 damage, but wondered if that was the case, why wasn't the rest of the public house damaged?
                Hi Mike, good question, can't answer it but good question. All I know is they disappeared between 1938 and 1956. There are some Surveyor Instructions books held at the London Metropolitan Archives for Truman Breweries and they just carried little notes like 'Princess Alice, roof leaking bedroom ceiling 18/4/45'. Other than that there isn't much to go on. Trumans did have it's own magazine but I can't recall if they covered that period.

                Rob

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                • Thanks Rob, much appreciated. Such a shame as the higher levels looked lovely.
                  Regards Mike

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                  • Photos by Henry Grant

                    1970 - Traders at Petticoat Lane street market

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                    1959 - An Indian 'lascar' seaman at King George V Dock

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                    1951 - An elderly man begs in Cable Street, Stepney

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                    • I braved the awful October weather today and ventured into the City Centre to get some snap shots of the Avenues, Alleyways, Entry's, and Yards in Kingston upon Hull.

                      Regards Mike

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                      • Hi Mike
                        Really great pics and thanks for posting
                        No disrespect to Hull intended but the place is far more beautiful than I imagined
                        Thanks again
                        Chris

                        PS Can you clarify one thing? Are Hull and Kingston upon Hull the same place?

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                        • Thanks Chris, We were recently voted "Dullest City in the UK" by B+Q!!

                          I decided to visit some of the locations off the beaten track, and hope to return when it's darker to some of the small enty's and yards!
                          Regards Mike

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                          • Sooperb!

                            Lovely pics Paddy Goose
                            'Would you like to see my African curiosities?'

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                            • Just some bits around the area!!!
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                              Lovely!! Turn left for the ART!


                              As if you'd PUSH!


                              Lovely lovely door


                              - Just the BEST window display ever 'eh in Brick Lane


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                              'Would you like to see my African curiosities?'

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                              • Chris - I have always assumed Hull and Kingston-Upon-Hull to be the same place in the same way that Newcastle is Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.

                                Respect to the Society for Putting Things On Top Of Other Things.

                                PHILIP
                                Tour guides do it loudly in front of a crowd.

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