Frith Images

The Francis Frith Collection currently includes five photographs taken on Stanwell Moor in the 1950's. Around sixty years later I tried to stand in the same place as the original photographer to recreate those images. Access and traffic limited my set to just three, but they still give some idea of the change that has taken place. I've included the other two originals at the bottom of the page.

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Spout Lane c.1955

Spout Lane 2013, looking north-east from Horton Road

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The Anchor c.1955

The Anchor 2013, looking north-west from Horton Road

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The Post Office c.1955

This is the original Post Office on the Moor, now a private house. The only hint to it's past is the Post Office box in the brick pillar opposite. Prior to becoming the corner shop & Post Office, it was The Three Horseshoes pub.

The old Post Office 2013, looking north-west on Hithermoor Road, towards Leylands Lane and Colne Reach. This building was The Three Horsehoes pub pror to becoming a Post Office, and is now a private residential property.

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Southern Cottages c.1955

The Old Mill c.1955

This is the Upper Mill on Horton Road.