PICTURES of a Herefordshire town in the early 1900s have been shared, showing a glimpse into what life used to look like.
Ross-on-Wye is one of the larger towns in the county and its history certainly lives on.
Michael Jones shared photos from various years that show how it has changed.
Market Place, Ross-on-Wye, in 1953. Picture: Michael Jones
Market Place in 1920, Ross-on-Wye. Picture: Michael Jones
The Market Place is a recognised aspect of the towns architecture and has been a centre piece for Ross for many years.
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It is thought to have been built between 1650 and 1654 replacing the older, probably wooden Booth Hall, according to the tourism website Visit Ross-on-Wye.
His photos showed it in 1920 and 1953. In the photo in 1953 there are cars parked next to the Market Place and people bustling around.
Cantilupe Road, Ross-on-Wye, in 1943. Picture: Michael Jones
Cantilupe Road, Ross-on-Wye, in 1957. Picture: Michael Jones
While the 1920 photo showed horse and carts making their way down the road.
A website dedicated to Ross-on-Wye's history (ross-on-wye.com) said the Market Place used to run from the junction with New Street up to St Mary's Street and along to the Gloucester Road junction.
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Before and during the 19th century, the Gloucester Road side of the Market Place was covered by a row of shops called Underhill, which was knocked down sometime in the early 1800s.
Roxy Cinema, Ross-on-Wye. Picture: Michael Jones
The Market Place has recently been used for bands, special events, and the Ross market.
Its upstairs has been turned into a shop, showcasing local artists work.
Mr Jones also shared a postcard of Cantilupe Road in 1943.
River Wye at Ross-on-Wye 1927. Picture:
Wilton, near Ross-on-Wye, in 1939. Picture: Michael Jones
The postcard spelt it as Cantelupe Road, and on the right is the shop where Arthur Weale ran the Wye Valley Cycle and Gun Works, which was then replaced by the TC Longfords Car Showroom and Garage, then Newent Windows, said the website.
A photo of Roxy cinema was also shared. It opened in 1939 and closed in 1982, said Mr Jones.
Mill Pond, Five Ways, 1907. Picture: Michael Jones
The Ross dedicated website said Roxy was, according to the advert in Ross-on-Wye – The Gateway to the Wye, by Wyedean Tourist Board, one of the finest cinemas in the west of England.
It had the latest projection and audio systems and had washed air, which was a form of climate control at the time, and facilities for the deaf.
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