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:P09-0506

1950 - 1959

Royal Hotel probably in the 1950's. Note: White bollards and chains on footpath. RAC accredited sign on portico with Union Jack flying above. Vehicle visible on left - ? army vehicle. Possibly taken in the 1950's.

AYZMU:P09-0505

1900 (circa)

Royal Hotel. Note bricked up windows, and no sign of tramway so pre 1906. Small children were used to stand in front of a building to make it look larger!!

AYZMU:P09-0504

1908 (circa)

Royal Hotel with tram in front. Note window boxes on hotel. Horse trough (still existing) on left of road. Trams ran 1906-1927. Photo probably in early years.

AYZMU:P09-0503

1906 - 1909

Car No.10 of Burton and Ashby Light Railway prepared to pull away from the terminus on Ashby railway station forecourt. Gaberdine aprons with a Scottish plaid lining were attached to each seat back to protect the front and lap of the passenger, affording some degree of comfort. James Toulmin, general manager of the company, lived in Westbourne House in station yard (now demolished). Note: sign for "Midland and London and North Western Goods Stations and Enquiry Offices"

AYZMU:P09-0502

1906 - 1909

Car No.55 of Burton and Ashby Light Railway. Good view of uniforms with winter issue topcoat being worn by conductor on the right of the group at the Ashby terminus. The boy on the left is young Master Wysall who was employed by the W.H. Smith's station bookstall.

AYZMU:P09-0501

1906 - 1909

Another view of tram passing Royal Hotel. Is this the same as one of the two trams shown in P09-0468 (STR15) and P09-0479 (STR26)? ? Could be party for first run in 1906 or were often used for private hire - Sunday School, church outings etc.

AYZMU:P09-0500

1906 - 1909

Another view of tram passing Royal Hotel. Name of "Royal Hotel" clearly visible on side of portico. Horse trough on right hand side. Driver Goodman returning Car No.11 to Burton. Photo taken on a Sunday!

AYZMU:P09-0499

1906 - 1909

Tram outside Royal Hotel -preceded by boy on bike! Note sign "Private" on front, and people watching. Is this the same as one of the two trams shown in P09-0468 (STR15) and P09-0479 (STR26)? ? Could be party for first run in 1906 or were often used for private hire - Sunday School, church outings etc.

AYZMU:P09-0498

1932

View of 1932 flood from Ashby side of railway bridge looking outbound. Local citizens viewing the water!

AYZMU:P09-0497

24.5.1932

View of May 1932 flood from Ashby side of railway bridge looking outbound.