Whilst he was in Burma, George Eldridge was reminded of home by the postcard that his wife sent him. Under the flap was a strip of miniature photos, that we have enlarged for you. They depict the Oakengates of pre-war days.
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The front cover |
Holy Trinity Church |
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The Cockshutt |
Now Hartshill Park, this photo was taken from the top of the Charlton Mound, before its removal in the Thirties. |
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Now the Oakengates site of Telford College of Arts and Technology. |
An interesting view, with abandoned mine winding house in the distance. |
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A man with his children. |
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Market Street |
This is the new A5 as it bypasses St Georges. seen on the left. |
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The power house of the Lilleshall Company. |
Looking down to the Grosvenor Cinema |
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