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High Street
and Victoria Road High Street was one
of the town's old shopping streets, so named because it is
situated on the highest part of the town. Until the early
years of the 20th century it was called Cock Street.
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| The view from the end of High
Street looking into King Street.
As seen in October 1965. |
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| On the left is W. D. Jowett and Sons who sold fresh
fish, poultry, and fresh fruit. The family was well known in
the town having been in business there, since 1910. On the
corner is a derelict butcher's shop that was run by John Adey. On the opposite side of King Street is Burton's
gentleman's outfitters. Above the shop was a large function
room where dances were held, and dance lessons were given by
Darlaston Dance Studios, managed by John Knight. |
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A view from the opposite side of
High Street. |
| The shop on the far right is John Adey's butchers. The
business, which had moved from around the corner in King
Street was later taken over by W. D. Jowett and Sons. Next
door are two empty shops. The one on the right was Reliance
TV Services. |
| Looking along High Street towards
King Street in October 1965. |
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| On the left is The Spinning Wheel, a craft and model
shop. To the right is Fine Footwear Repairs; an empty shop;
The Bull's Head pub; a clothes shop; Jowett's fruit and vegetable shop; and several empty shops. |
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Across the road in High Street
stood the Salvation Army Citadel.
Seen here in October 1965. |
| Looking into Victoria Road from
the top of King Street. The
view in October 1965 includes the old rectory. |
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Victoria Road in October 1965, a
view that has hardly changed. |
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