An excellent picture. I struggled at first with the unusual aspect. Burtons put everything into perspective. The Army and Navy Store and a glimpse of the chemist. Post Office opposite.
There seems to be a lot of smartly dressed young people anticipating an event? Could it have something to do with the young men outside the barbers all with the same hairstyle and tailored suits? I recall that bands played in the square at this time, next to the toilets! Could they be the Johnny Taylor Five?
A view of Billingham Town Centre taken in 1964.
I lived above Burtons in 1964 and loved it. Great picture brought back a lot of memories. Thanks
An excellent picture. I struggled at first with the unusual aspect. Burtons put everything into perspective. The Army and Navy Store and a glimpse of the chemist. Post Office opposite.
There seems to be a lot of smartly dressed young people anticipating an event? Could it have something to do with the young men outside the barbers all with the same hairstyle and tailored suits? I recall that bands played in the square at this time, next to the toilets! Could they be the Johnny Taylor Five?
The JT5 did indeed play in the Town Square on October 5th 1963. The area was crowded with onlookers enjoying the sun and music (I hope)!