The Prince of Wales PH
circa 1910
This peaceful street scene from Mountnessing village, near Ingatestone, captures the slower rhythm of Edwardian life in rural Essex. A man stands beside his horse and cart outside The Prince of Wales public house, a Ridley’s Ale sign proudly displayed above.
The unpaved road, the white picket fence, and the presence of modest figures walking in the distance all contribute to a sense of community simplicity—a village not yet touched by the roaring speed of modernity. It is a world of local pubs, quiet lanes, and familiar faces.
Today, such moments seem almost dreamlike, but thanks to photos like this, we can still peer through the mists of time.
📸 Do you have vintage photos of Essex or your hometown? Preserve them forever on Oldpik!
The unpaved road, the white picket fence, and the presence of modest figures walking in the distance all contribute to a sense of community simplicity—a village not yet touched by the roaring speed of modernity. It is a world of local pubs, quiet lanes, and familiar faces.
Today, such moments seem almost dreamlike, but thanks to photos like this, we can still peer through the mists of time.
📸 Do you have vintage photos of Essex or your hometown? Preserve them forever on Oldpik!
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Contributed by OldPik on January 7, 2024
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