Church Road, Crowthorne, 101864 Lawrences Stores Series
#88 – Dukes Ride from Broadmoor Road, Crowthorne
Dukes Ride from Broadmoor Road, Crowthorne, Frith no: CNE.60
The building behind the fence on the right was the local heating shop for a long time. It was demolished several years ago, and flats now stand on the site. The building on the left is now the village police station. The road junction has a mini roundabout now, and the fingerpost is long gone.
#89 – Wellington College. Chapel
Wellington College. Chapel
“Wellington College. Chapel”
Postmarked Crowthorne, Berks. 6PM, 1Jy 28
#12 – Crowthorne, Church Street
Crowthorne, Church Street: Frith no. 59486
12.30pm, Sp 2 09.
The Frith website lists the photo as “Church Street 1908”.
In 2008, the Watts buildings on the right of the postcard were demolished, having been derelict for several years. (more…)
#11 – Entrance To Edgebarrow Secondary Modern School, Crowthorne
Entrance To Edgebarrow Secondary Modern School, Crowthorne: Frith no. CNE57
Franked Crowthorne, Berks, 6p.m., 4 Au 64.
The name of the school is misspelt on the card – it should be Edgbarrow (no “e” in the middle). The school is now known simply as Edgbarrow School, and is a Business & Enterprise College. (more…)
