Images

Ashby museum has an archive of over 3000 photographs – both original and copies. This page allows people to view the main group of photographs, but does not include photographs in specialist collections as these often include ones that are not in our primary area of interest. Larger images may be viewed at the museum during opening hours, and copies for private use may be purchased.

This page also allows access to details of artefacts (physical objects) held by the museum. Please note that when changing between photographs and artefacts, the classification list is only updated after the first search.

AYZMU:P14-0095

1939 - 1940

A parade during WW2. Businesses identified - No.51 Hensons (bakers) No. 53 E.Bullen (grocer, wines and spirits), No.55 C.J.Lewis (printers), No.57 Owen Jones (chemists)

AYZMU:P14-0094

7.3.1984

Plaque by archway of No.79 Queens Head 7.3.1984. At the time there was a dispute over rights of way, and footpath was closed on the opening of Ciro's nightclub to the rear of the premises. late 1980's

AYZMU:P14-0093

1980 - 1985

Mill Lane Mews looking from Market Street. Around 1980-1985. Businesses identified - on left : Davids of Ashby (wine), The Fruit Basket (fruiterers), Gillian (shoes). The Mews Wine Bar in middle distance. On the right:Mill Lane Mews Dry Cleaners. On right: Frank Wilson (opticians) - shared premises with Owen Jones (chemists).

AYZMU:P14-0092

1980 - 1985

Cottage Hospital, Leicester Road in the early 1980's (rather than present low brick wall)and well covered in ivy. Was opened in 1897.

AYZMU:P14-0091

1950 - 1969

Ladies sorting the TocH Christmas parcels, late 1950's/early 1960's. Identified: Standing, L to R Winnie Wilkinson, unknown, Mrs. Ensor, George Ridgeway's daughter, Joan? Seated: unknown.

AYZMU:P14-0090

1950 - 1955

Muriel Smedley at centre front with her piano pupils. She had a pupil's evening annually. This photo dates from the 1950's.

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1982 - 1983

Aerial photo taken from the top of St. Helen's church tower looking across town. Mid 1970's. South Street in foreground. Market Street runs across centre. Note gas holder in centre distance. Methodist church on Burton Road is top left. On far left of Market Street, can just see the flat roof of Fine Fare (supermarket) after it replaced Wheelers in 1962. Hood Court (entrance to Hood Park) visible - built early 1980's. Dates photo as early 1980's.

AYZMU:P14-0088

1984 - 1985

Aerial photo taken from the top of St. Helen's church tower looking towards water tower. South Street in foreground. Legion House (centre right) completed in 1969. Circle Garage (top right) still evident, demolished in 1984. Our Lady of Lourdes catholic church top left, with Trinity church to the right. Photo mid 1980's.

AYZMU:P14-0087

1984 - 1985

Aerial photo taken from the top of St. Helen's church tower. Graveyard visible and the A50 Leicester Road (now the A511). Approx mid 1980's. Large georgian building on corner is The Elms (was the George 111 public house)

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1991

The swimming pool at Springs Hydro, Packington when it opened in 1991.