Post Office Yard in 1937
The white painted Post Office is instantly recognisable on London Road. Today the home of Moorenergy fitness centre, the building dates from 1912 when it was built as a dedicated Postal sorting office. On February 4th 1930 a new subscriber telephone exchange was opened on the first floor.
The little Fire Engine hut can be seen on the left of the photograph. This was demolished within a few years of the photograph having been taken.
Date of coverage
1937Contributor
Bill CurtisReference number
WH0980Collection
John Hooker (83)
Format
Photograph (974)
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