Park St.

Although the caption mistakenly refers to Knebworth, this evocative photograph actually captures Park Street in Woodstock, Oxfordshire — a historic market town closely associated with Blenheim Palace and centuries of royal heritage.

Taken in the early 1920s by photographer Henry W. Taunt, the image shows a peaceful day on Park Street. On the left, Georgian and Victorian façades line the cobbled street, while the tower of St Mary Magdalene Church rises in the background, anchoring the town's long ecclesiastical history. To the right, the sign for the Old Marlborough Arms Hotel hints at the town’s role as a stopping point for travelers en route to Oxford or the Cotswolds.

Historical context:
In 1921, Woodstock remained a thriving market town steeped in tradition. Its economy was still rooted in agriculture and small-scale trade. This photo reflects a tranquil time, with its streets shared by pedestrians, horse riders, and early bicycles — all under the calm gaze of a town untouched by the looming industrial changes.

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