OLD PHOTOS OF FROME

Frome has changed over the years but has retained its charm and many of its important buildings. In fact, Frome has well over 350 listed buildings in a variety of architectural styles.

FROME MARKET PLACE -
This 1970's photo shows a few differences from today, notably fewer cars and the normal pavement width, allowing busses to stop without impeding the flow of traffic. — FROME MARKET PLACE - This 1970's photo shows a few differences from today, notably fewer cars and the normal pavement width, allowing busses to stop without impeding the flow of traffic.

VIEW OF THE MARKET PLACE FROM THE BRIDGE -
The sign for the Bridge Hotel can be seen and to the right of that, Woodmancy's electrical shop. — VIEW OF THE MARKET PLACE FROM THE BRIDGE - The sign for the Bridge Hotel can be seen and to the right of that, Woodmancy's electrical shop.

BAILEY BRIDGE -
The Bailey Bridge took pedestrians and cars from the Market Yard car park across the river towards JW Singer’s factory. It became unsafe and was eventually replaced in 2011 with a pedestrian only walkway named Button Bridge in hono — BAILEY BRIDGE - The Bailey Bridge took pedestrians and cars from the Market Yard car park across the river towards JW Singer’s factory. It became unsafe and was eventually replaced in 2011 with a pedestrian only walkway named Button Bridge in honour of Jenson Button Formula 1 World Champion in 2009.

FROME MARKET PLACE FLOODING -
This 1920's photo shows how far the River Frome often reached in the Market Place before the extensive work completed by the River Authority in the 1970s stopped the flooding altogether in the Town centre. — FROME MARKET PLACE FLOODING - This 1920's photo shows how far the River Frome often reached in the Market Place before the extensive work completed by the River Authority in the 1970s stopped the flooding altogether in the Town centre.

RED TRIANGLE HUT -
This large wooden, much loved, building in the Mary Bailey Playing Field was constantly in use by lots of sports clubs and other activities in the town. It was also requisitioned during WW2. — RED TRIANGLE HUT - This large wooden, much loved, building in the Mary Bailey Playing Field was constantly in use by lots of sports clubs and other activities in the town. It was also requisitioned during WW2.

WELSHMILL -
Before the River Frome had a transformation and was re-routed to stop the town flooding, Welshmill was a popular place for young lads to try out their fishing skills. — WELSHMILL - Before the River Frome had a transformation and was re-routed to stop the town flooding, Welshmill was a popular place for young lads to try out their fishing skills.

W D MILLER & SON -
In October 1961, WD Miller & Son's shop in Bath Street caught fire and the whole building was gutted. — W D MILLER & SON - In October 1961, WD Miller & Son's shop in Bath Street caught fire and the whole building was gutted.

CHEAP STREET -
Viewed from King Street we see The Fashion Box at the top of Cheap Street and Foster's haberdashery on the right. — CHEAP STREET - Viewed from King Street we see The Fashion Box at the top of Cheap Street and Foster's haberdashery on the right.

BLACK SWAN YARD -
Every Wednesday, Frome held a cattle market in the Market Yard, where all types of animals and garden produce was sold. The smaller animals, chickens, rabbits, pigeons etc, were sold from cages in the rear yard of the Black Swan — BLACK SWAN YARD - Every Wednesday, Frome held a cattle market in the Market Yard, where all types of animals and garden produce was sold. The smaller animals, chickens, rabbits, pigeons etc, were sold from cages in the rear yard of the Black Swan pub.

BLACK SWAN YARD -
As well as the animals, other useful items were auctioned off during the day. The tall building behind the cages is the round drying stove before being re-built. The market moved to Standerwick in 1990. — BLACK SWAN YARD - As well as the animals, other useful items were auctioned off during the day. The tall building behind the cages is the round drying stove before being re-built. The market moved to Standerwick in 1990.

WATER LANE - These cottages, at right angles to The Butts and opposite Somerset Road, were torn down and replaced with council houses. — WATER LANE - These cottages, at right angles to The Butts and opposite Somerset Road, were torn down and replaced with council houses.

CATHERINE STREET -
The building on the left is the Temperance Hall which was deemed unsafe and demolished in 1964. It is now a tiny car park. Frome Camera Centre was also demolished and in its place is the Valentine Lamp. — CATHERINE STREET - The building on the left is the Temperance Hall which was deemed unsafe and demolished in 1964. It is now a tiny car park. Frome Camera Centre was also demolished and in its place is the Valentine Lamp.

CHRISTCHURCH STREET EAST -
The tall building was Morgan’s Variety Stores, on the corner of Blind House Lane which leads to St John’s Church. — CHRISTCHURCH STREET EAST - The tall building was Morgan’s Variety Stores, on the corner of Blind House Lane which leads to St John’s Church.

BENNETT & SONS NURSERIES -
Bennett's nurseries, on the corner of Dommetts Lane and Nunney Road, was replaced with a retirement home which has also now been replaced with modern housing. — BENNETT & SONS NURSERIES - Bennett's nurseries, on the corner of Dommetts Lane and Nunney Road, was replaced with a retirement home which has also now been replaced with modern housing.

WILLOW VALE -
This view of Willow Vale from the Bridge looks different, as the trees are yet to mature after extensive work on the flooding prevention scheme in the 1970s. — WILLOW VALE - This view of Willow Vale from the Bridge looks different, as the trees are yet to mature after extensive work on the flooding prevention scheme in the 1970s.

WOOLWORTHS -
Woolworths, currently Iceland, was one of those shops that was loved by the townsfolk of Frome. — WOOLWORTHS - Woolworths, currently Iceland, was one of those shops that was loved by the townsfolk of Frome.

CHEAP STREET -
This couple are strolling down unique Cheap Street with its gently flowing leat. There is Wards stationery and sweet shop, Charles Hart the jewellers, The Crusty Loaf bakery and Evelyns clothing store. — CHEAP STREET - This couple are strolling down unique Cheap Street with its gently flowing leat. There is Wards stationery and sweet shop, Charles Hart the jewellers, The Crusty Loaf bakery and Evelyns clothing store.

THE PIPE SHOP -
On the corner of the Market Place and Scott Road was the Pipe Shop. It closed in 2019, a sure sign of changing times and habits. — THE PIPE SHOP - On the corner of the Market Place and Scott Road was the Pipe Shop. It closed in 2019, a sure sign of changing times and habits.