EAW050439 ENGLAND (1953). E. W. Wynn (Ironfounders Ltd) Iron Foundry at Bridgtown, Cannock, 1953. This image was marked by Aerofilms Ltd for photo editing.

Cross Street (with bus)

Bridgtown Post Office & telephone box, corner of North Street & Broad Street

My Grandfather owned a Music Shop here for many years. It closed in 1962, but have many happy memories of visiting and playing in yard behind the house. I also remember sleeping in a bedroom next to Broad Street and hearing the founder hammers working throught the early evenings

Walkmill Lane

Watling Street (A5)

East Street

Park Street Methodist Church. The last service was held in 1965 and the building became a factory. It was finally demolished in 1987

The Bethel Church, Union Street. Dating from 1879, the original Bethel is the much smaller building just behind the image in the picture. In 1909 a 'new' Bethel was opened, much closer to the road. This church survived both wars & is still very much in use today - the only church that remains in the village.

The Castle public House. Known by the locals as The Dog, this is one of the few drinking establishments still operating today.

Lockley's butcher & abattoir - now long gone.

Church Street

North Street

Broad Street

Wynn's Iron Foundry - sprawling complex that employed many people. Closed down around the late 60's early 70's before being completely demolished.