SOUTH LANE - 1930's to 1970's
Twitten with no name
By Laurie Stonehouse
The following pictures are of various views of South Lane from the 1930's through to the 1970's, this twitten is still here today but no longer has a name. This little lane ran from Dacre Road opposite South Road, and through to the High Street.The first view was taken in Dacre Road now South Way in 1969, demolition of the old Meeching Infants school has started and this site is now a section of South Way. Back to the twitten I can remember a cabin along South Lane in 1971, I believe it was used as a temporary health centre whilst the new premises were being constructed in Chapel Street. A large detatched house known as Sidney Cottage built in 1851 could also be found in this lane, unfortunately, this building was demolished in 1970, a sign of the times!
South Lane to the left - 1969
G Amy collection
South Lane looking North with Sidney Cottage - c1950
J K Stonehouse Collection
Sidney Cottage (Reg Flowers) - c1938
J K Stonehouse collection
Into South Lane Sidney Cottage is now demolished behind the flint wall, the High Street is straight ahead - c1970
Unknown - LJS collection
South Lane to the right from the High Street - c1932
G Amy collection
South Lane looking south from the High Street - c1975
Unknown - LJS collection