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:P10-0950

1980 - 1985

Lower Church Street. The Lyric premises after renovation by the Freemasons. Early 1980's.

AYZMU:P10-0949

1977

Lower Church Street. The Lyric picture palace premises for sale in 1977. Opened in 1912 in the premises of the Wagon and Horses (public house, which dates back to 1758) and finally closed in 1927. Used by Calder Colours as storage, vacated in 1972 and put up for sale in 1977. Purchased by the Freemasons and renovated into their Lodge.

AYZMU:P10-0948

1912 - 1927

Lower Church Street. The Lyric picture palace. Opened in 1912 in the premises of the Wagon and Horses (public house, which dates back to 1758) and finally closed in 1927. Building remained derelict until purchased by the Freemasons and renovated in to their Lodge.

AYZMU:P10-0947

1912 - 1927

Lower Church Street. The Lyric picture palace. Opened in 1912 in the premises of the Wagon and Horses (public house, which dates back to 1758) and finally closed in 1927. Building remained derelict until purchased by the Freemasons and renovated in to their Lodge.

AYZMU:P10-0946

1967

Lower Church Street. Entry beside the Lyric Rooms, looking out on to Lower Church Street. This entry led to the part of the premises used by the Blue Coat school, founded 1719 and Green Coat school, founded 176o. The charities united in early 1800's. Wingfield Willis Postlethwaite was headmaster for 31 years, and died February 21st 1872. He is buried in the town cemetery in the consecrated area, Row 27, No. 016 (grid 1367)

AYZMU:P10-0945

1980 - 1985

Lower Church Street. No.19 Hood House. "No Entry" sign visible so this area was one-way (became so in the 1970's) and new frontage on Lyric Rooms, so post 1977. Photo probably early 1980's.

AYZMU:P10-0944

1960 - 1969

Lower Church Street looking towards Market Street junction. Extreme left - offices for John German (solicitors), No.8, the Clockmakers house, No.6 and No.4. Note old style "halt" sign, so road still two way at this stage (now one way at this point). Photo probably the 1960's.

AYZMU:P10-0943

1960 - 1969

Lower Church Street looking towards Market Street junction. Extreme left, No.17, now the Lyric Rooms, but still with old frontage prior to sale in 1977 and conversion. Next are No.'s 19 to 21.

AYZMU:P10-0942

1.1977

Lower Church Street. Extreme left, low building No.15 was formerly the premises for Ashby Museum prior to move to North Street. Next is No.17, the Lyric Rooms, No.17A (not visible, but up the entry beside the Lyric Rooms) was the Blue and Green Coat school. No.19 Hood House - also with a Civic Society award. January 1977.

AYZMU:P10-0941

1.1977

No. 21 Lower Church Street. Headquarters of the Midlands area Girl Guides Association. January 1977.