BROAD STREET
circa 1914
🇬🇧 This charming street scene from around 1914 captures the tranquil heart of Wrington, a historic village in Somerset. The buildings lining Broad Street—with their neat façades, sash windows, and painted shop signs—reflect the quiet dignity of rural Edwardian England.
🚗 On the right, a motorcar, still a rare sight at the time, hints at the early days of automotive travel. "Cook's Stores" can be seen on the corner, likely serving as a village general shop offering everything from tinned goods to daily essentials.
🧱 The architecture speaks of an earlier era—possibly Georgian or early Victorian—with symmetrical lines and modest elegance. No crowds, no chaos, just a still moment in a village untouched by the horrors of the war that had just begun to unfold.
🌿 If you or your family have old photos of Wrington or rural Somerset, help preserve this heritage by uploading them to Oldpik.com, where each image adds a piece to the puzzle of British history.
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🚗 On the right, a motorcar, still a rare sight at the time, hints at the early days of automotive travel. "Cook's Stores" can be seen on the corner, likely serving as a village general shop offering everything from tinned goods to daily essentials.
🧱 The architecture speaks of an earlier era—possibly Georgian or early Victorian—with symmetrical lines and modest elegance. No crowds, no chaos, just a still moment in a village untouched by the horrors of the war that had just begun to unfold.
🌿 If you or your family have old photos of Wrington or rural Somerset, help preserve this heritage by uploading them to Oldpik.com, where each image adds a piece to the puzzle of British history.
SEO Tags:
Wrington Broad Street 1914, historic Somerset village, Edwardian England photography, old photos North Somerset, rural UK street scenes, Wrington vintage archive, Oldpik historical photos UK
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Contributed by OldPik on January 7, 2024
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