Nothgate Street

This charming postcard view of Northgate Street in Gloucester, taken around 1917, captures a bustling English high street during the First World War. The spire of St. John's Church rises prominently in the background, anchoring the scene in the historic heart of the city.

Horse-drawn carts share the street with early motor vehicles, while pedestrians walk along shop-lined pavements, beneath the striped awnings of family-run businesses. Painted signage—like that of the Bart Stationer—advertises goods and services from a pre-digital era, when every window display was a handcrafted invitation.

Despite the backdrop of war, this photo speaks of continuity: daily routines, commerce, and community life carrying on. It’s a timeless glimpse into the resilience and rhythm of a provincial English city over a century ago.

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