Ashleys Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme

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Date:1940 - 1945 (c.)

Description:This photograph shows the corner of Ashleys Square, which was off Brook Lane.
The top of Holy Trinity church can just be seen over the buildings to the right of the lamp.
This photograph demonstrates the poor housing which was found in some areas of Newcastle. This street and others like it were eventually demolished.


Timeline

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

1940s
Penkhull Street, heading towards its junction with Stubbs' Gate, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Penkhull Street, heading towards its junction with Stubbs' Gate, Newcastle-under-Lyme

An almost unrecognisable scene compared to today's landscape. At the top-left ...

1960s
Grosvenor roundabout, London Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Grosvenor roundabout, London Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme

This photograph was taken at the time of the construction of the By-pass around ...

1990s
St. Bernard's Convent of Mercy, Stubbs Gate, Newcastle-under-Lyme
St. Bernard's Convent of Mercy, Stubbs Gate, Newcastle-under-Lyme

A view of the rear of St. Bernard's Convent of Mercy, Stubbs Gate, Newcastle-under-Lyme. ...

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Street Furniture Housing

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Donor ref:PA 2363 / N505 (22/4381)

Source: Brampton Museum and Art Gallery, Newcastle under Lyme

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