Here’s something a little different: a video on YouTube showing a drive around the village way back in 1987! It’s surprising how similar a lot of the place looks – in many places it could almost be from the present day if there weren’t all the old Escorts and Astras and things about.
#86 – Dukes Ride and the West Gates, Wellington College, Crowthorne
Dukes Ride and the West Gates, Wellington College, Crowthorne, Frith no: 81589
This is the main entrance into Wellington College. I think I once read that the gates get their name not from their location, but because they were given to the College by the West family. (more…)
#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.
#9 – Crowthorne
Crowthorne: W.H.A. Photo series 1348
The original postcard is franked Crowthorne S.O., 9am, 14 Ap 14. (more…)
Crowthorne Carnival
As part of my involvement with both Crowthorne Amateur Theatrical Society and Crowthorne Carnival over the years, I’ve acquired a collection of photos from past Carnivals.
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#75 – Wellington College Station
Wellington College Station
“Wellington College Station”
These buildings aren’t actually at the station, but a little further up Dukes Ride
#37 – Duke’s Ride, Crowthorne
"Dukes Ride, Crowthorne". Frith no. CNE7.
“Dukes Ride, Crowthorne”. Frith no. CNE7. (more…)
Wellington College Station
Wellington College Station
“Wellington College Station”
This card is rather misleadingly labelled – the picture isn’t the station at all, but the shops further up Dukes Ride.
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#47 – Station Road, Crowthorne
Station Road, Crowthorne
“Station Road, Crowthorne”
There is no longer a Station Road in Crowthorne. This card shows what is now the junction of Dukes Ride and Waterloo Road.
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#36 – Dukes Ride, Crowthorne
Dukes Ride, Crowthorne
Dukes Ride, Crowthorne: Frith no. CNE22. “Dukes Ride, Crowthorne”. Frith no. CNE22.
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