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Birkett Street, Scholes

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Two views, one street - Birkett Street early 1950's
Two views, one street - Birkett Street early 1950's
Photo: Keith
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Item #: 22055
On the left, view of Birkett Street from the top. On the right same houses but taken from the bottom of the street, these houses no longer exist, nor I think, do the circumstances where people left their front doors open, as here, and allowed their dogs to roam freely.
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Comment by: josie on 3rd December 2012 at 23:46

luv it luv it luv it !!! why are they not there anymore ! how beautifull are these photos.

Comment by: Fred on 4th December 2012 at 14:27

I share your views completely Josie, when I walk around this area, those are the very thoughts that go through my mind. It's quite hard to "see" how it was and, at the same time, disappointing because I'd like to will these places back again - pure sentimentality I know. It can't happen but the feeling is still present of how it used to be, however, life moves on and we must live in the present.

Comment by: allan wood on 4th December 2012 at 15:22

Love to see these type of picture it brings back so many memories. Thanks keith.

Comment by: irene roberts on 4th December 2012 at 21:13

Agreed on all counts!

Comment by: Dave Kenyon on 18th December 2012 at 16:19

we lived at No.10 Birkett Street in the mid 1970's.

Comment by: Mr X on 9th May 2017 at 13:33

The photograph of the man going up Birkett Street may possibly be in the late 1970s, as the lamp post has had its light changed to an orange strip from the old round white light.

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