Tag: Hyde Road

— Then & Now —

Hyde Road – Then & Now

17th March 2017

This Then & Now pairing shows the open land now occupied by Hyde Road. The ‘then’ photo shows what looks like an idyllic view across the fields, over the mill brook at the bottom end of School Lane and across to Lower Ladyes Hills and the Common in the distance. At the bottom of the… Read More Hyde Road – Then & Now

— Then & Now —

Noah’s Ark – Then & Now

21st October 2016

This characterful property, known locally as Noah’s Ark, was situated at 95 – 99 School Lane. It was an 18th century building with a distinctive mansard roof; a roof with sloping sides, each of which becomes steeper halfway down. This row of houses sat at ninety degrees to School Lane, with the lower end butting… Read More Noah’s Ark – Then & Now