Newport Road, Stafford

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Date:1962 - 1964 (c.)

Description:Newport Road viewed from the Odeon Cinema corner.

On the extreme left is the 'Juliet Lounge' (upstairs with balcony and canopy) and the 'Pop Inn' (downstairs), both of these cafes were owned by the Sandy family. Later they became Greatrex Travel and Motor Coaches offices. Others shops and offices include: the Refuge Assurance Co. Ltd. H. Bishop & Son greengrocers, Jaspers bread and custom made cakes and the Midland Red Travel enquiries and bookings office.

All of these buildings remain (2025) with the exception of the pair of bay-windowed houses in the centre with the advertisement on the gable end which were later replaced with a modern block of shops and offices. On the extreme right are the gates and wall of the Grapes public house which still stands on the corner of Bridge Street.


Timeline

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

1860s
Tavern check, The Grapes, Stafford
Tavern check, The Grapes, Stafford

A two pence tavern check issued by H. Elton, Proprietor of the Grapes, Stafford, ...

1910s
Lockett and Sons Mineral Water, North Bailey Street, Stafford
Lockett and Sons Mineral Water, North Bailey Street, Stafford

Lockett and Sons were established in 1876 and manufactured mineral waters at North ...

1950s
Charles Fowke, Mayor of Stafford
Charles Fowke, Mayor of Stafford

Mayor of Stafford Charles Fowke at an exhibition, possibly at Stafford Museum & ...

1980s
Midland Red Bus in Stafford
Midland Red Bus in Stafford

This Midland Red Bus is pictured travelling south along Bridge Street, Stafford. ...

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Creators: Dr J.E.C. Peters - Creator

Donor ref:P66.003.1472 (37/51912)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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