Horsefair, Rugeley

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Date:1902 - 1908 (c.)

Description:A colour-tinted postcard view of Horsefair, Rugeley with the railway bridge arches in the far distance. The protective railings for the Jubilee Oak planted in 1897 can be seen on the extreme right edge of the photograph. Behind the lamp is the Refreshment House, Tea Room and Cyclists' Home. The tree is said to be positioned on the location of the town's Maypole.

Postcard published by Valentine & Sons Ltd., Dundee and London. The card is addressed to Miss Lizzie Hitchenor, Queen Victoria Nursing Institute, Wolverhampton.


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1890s
Sandy Lane, Rugeley
Sandy Lane, Rugeley

A view of Sandy Lane, also known as Hednesford Road, showing the old thatched cottages ...

1910s
Horsefair and Upper Brook Street, Rugeley
Horsefair and Upper Brook Street, Rugeley

A fine postcard view of Rugeley at the junction of Horsefair (right), Elmore Lane ...

1950s
Horsefair, Rugeley
Horsefair, Rugeley

A postcard view of Horsefair, Rugeley, looking towards the railway arches. Note ...

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Donor ref:07_033r (221/37086)

Source: Mr Jake Whitehouse

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