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Chippenham, Wiltshire
Chippenham, Witshire one of my favourite towns in the country, a prime example of old meets new. n.b. If you have visited my camera site and seen the Agfa Super Silette pages this is a copy of the same. I was so impressed by these pictures I decided that I couldn't really improve on them.
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A stroll along one of the oldest streets in Chippenham |
An old street for an old camera, however, the street predates the camera by at least 100 years |
I don't know the age of this building. You can see that the end wall has been replaced but the rest is original. |
The old school was built in 1837 and is still in use today. |
The Old Vicarage, now a care home, according to Historic England traces its origins back to 1678 |
Yes, this street really is as old as it looks The huge gardens at the rear run right down to the riverside. |
The school from the other side, plus a couple of alms houses in the shadow of the church |
What was the original Gaumont Theatre, after changing hands a few times it was finally closed in 2002. The building was partly demolished and rebuilt in keeping with its original appearance in the early 2000s, 100 years later. |
Looking across the River Avon to "The Island", although its not really an island anymore |
The small stream which was to the right was culverted back in the 70s so technically it is still an island but the stream is invisible |
The appearance of the High Street hasn't changed much but there are now 2 shopping areas behind the facades, Emery Gate (indoor) and Borough Parade (outdoor) |
Apart from the pedestrianisation this end of the High Street is original |
The peace and tranquility of the Avon from the bridge as it wends its way slowly toward the Bristol Channel |
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