Wakefield, Kirkgate c.1955
Photo ref:
W464012
Photo ref:
W464012
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The cathedral, behind the fence (left), looks out onto the main retail area of the city, with Marks & Spencer's store (centre) still thriving. The George Hotel (right) and the independent traders were replaced in the 1960s by a BHS store. This area is free of traffic and is a little oasis in the bustling centre of Wakefield.
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Memories of Wakefield, Kirkgate c1955
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My grandad had a pie & pea shop in The Springs, evidently it was the front for a betting shop. My mum who is now 84 tells me she used to work in the shop and that my grandad Exley was quite a penny watcher and would not let her use hot water or soap to wash up. I would dearly love to find a photo of the shop and preferably with my grandad in it. Most of my relatives ...see more
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