A morning walk to Trowbridge centre and back again in the evening.
(D480) Longfield Roundabout during construction of County Way
(D482) Laying pathway at Market Place open air market
(D483) A young lad looking in bookshop window in Fore St.
(D484) View of Roundstone St from outside the Conservative Club
(D485) Entry to Silver St from outside the Post Office.
(D489) View of Post Office from Silver St. Note it must be Thursday morning as there is a queue and DHSS benefit money was paid on Thursdays. Also the Austin maxi, an attempt by BMC to introduce a larger car to capitalise on the amazing success of the Mini. The Maxi had 5 doors, 5 gears and probably 5 cylinders. it was a failure.
(D487) SK Fruits in Silver St, they later moved into The Shires
(D488) Elderly gent in Silver St.
(D490) Rear view of the rebuilding of The George Hotel that was.
(D492) Front of The George Hotel.
(D494) Some night time photos, Midland Bank. Electricity showroom in the background.
(D496) Fosters shop.
(D497) Two people walking home from work. Tilley and Noad Estate Agents in the background.
(D498) View of Trowbridge Town Hall at night.
(D500) Church Walk at night.
(D491) Yours truly with camera.
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