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1. Burton St.
2. Sherrard St.
3. Leicester Rd.
4. South Parade
5. Market Place
6. Nottingham St.
7. Now & Then
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Description: Melton from the south, with St Mary's Church in the background, taken from Burton Hill before any houses were built on the bottom part of Burton Road. On the right can be seen Toad Hall and Claret Lodge, as well as some low canal buildings.
Approx date: 1905. Image ref: MM0101.
Description: An aerial view taken from the church tower towards Burton Bridge, showing just two early motor cars where today there is a never-ending stream of traffic. The open fields in the background are now occupied by the town's largest employer; Pedigree Masterfoods.
Approx date: 1920. Image ref: MM0102.
Description: On the left is Framland House which was demolished in 1997. On the extreme right is Cardigan House.
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Description: Burton Street taken from the bridge. The thatched building on the extreme right was the Red Lion Inn, demolished in 1936.
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Description: A view along Burton Street taken from beside the bridge.
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Description: A distinctive view of Burton Street taken from the bridge.
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Description: The building on the left is well known today as 'The Anne of Cleves' restaurant. At the time of this photograph it was called 'The Priory'.
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Description: A view of The Bede Houses, opposite the church. They were built in 1640, and remodeled in 1891.
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Description: A view up Burton Street with today's Anne of Cleve's restaurant on the left. On the right, beyond the tree, is the entrance to Beeby's Yard.
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Description: A view up Burton Street from beside the church. On the right is The Old Club.
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Description: A view along Burton Street towards the bridge. On the left is Colles Hall, and beyond it the vicarage.
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Description: A view along Burton Street towards the bridge, just visible in the far background. The building on the left is The George and Dragon Inn.
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Description: Some wonderful old motor cars – and no obvious traffic markings – in this view along Burton Street taken from the bridge.
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