Then & Now

It's almost impossible to exactly recreate a photograph taken over 100 years ago. Trees grow, telephone boxes appear, traffic signs get in the way.

But on some views we've made a very close match. And these offer a fascinating and unique glimpse into how the town has changed over the last century.

Brought to life

These transitions between past and present are brought to life on the DVD. Click below to view an internet version of our favourites.

No. 1: Burton Street bridge from the church tower. c.1920
No. 2: Burton Street from beside the bridge. c.1915
No. 3: The Bede Houses on Burton Street. c.1900
No. 4: The Anne of Cleve's and church tower. c.1910
No. 5: Burton Street from beside the bridge. c.1930
No. 6: Sherrard Street from the Market Place. c.1910
No. 7: Egerton Lodge from the River Eye. c.1900
No. 8: Leicester Road bridge from the River Eye. c.1920
No. 9: The High Street from Wilton Road. c.1905
No. 10: The town centre from the church tower. c.1910
No. 11: Cheapside from South Parade. c.1890
No. 12: Cheapside towards South Parade. c.1900
No. 13: South Parade towards the Market Place. c.1910
No. 14: The Market Place (see top photo). c.1900
No. 15: Market Place South. c.1915
No. 16: Nottingham Street towards the town centre. c.1860
No. 17: Nottingham Street from South Parade. c.1910
No. 18: Nottingham Street from South Parade. c.1910

High-quality framed prints

The images and maps featured on this site can be purcased as high-quality prints, in a choice of three sizes and three frame styles. More details.