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Title: Does anyone recognise where this photo was taken in the 1930’s
Post by: Ann E on Sunday 06 January 13 22:32 GMT (UK)

 The lorry is Pirelli-General Cable Works Southampton, they were in of Western Shore, from 1914 the people were members of the Home league from Ryde Isle of Wight.
Ann E

Title: Re: Does anyone recognise where this photo was taken in the 1930’s
Post by: bessant on Monday 07 January 13 15:54 GMT (UK)

hello.....it maybe Ventnor, going down the hill from the town to the beach. the people are sitting opposite the theatre. i think ??!!

Title: Re: Does anyone recognise where this photo was taken in the 1930’s
Post by: abelmabel on Monday 07 January 13 20:51 GMT (UK)

Hi, this is taken in the upper gardens in Bournemouth.Near to the war memorial, I recognised the wall !
There is a picture on flickr that shows the tower which is next-door to what is now the town hall.

My first time that I have recognised anywhere !  ;D

Title: Re: Does anyone recognise where this photo was taken in the 1930’s
Post by: Ann E on Tuesday 08 January 13 01:35 GMT (UK)

 :)
Thank you  Bessant, I at first thought that, but couldn't remember a tower.

Thank you ablemabel, well done, I have had a look at the Photos on flickr & google maps.
Now I have to find out who the people were, I think I know first row sitting apart from the lady 2nd from the left, I also know the boy.
Ann E