Trowse - Then and Now
Trowse has continuously changed throughout its history and is still evolving today. However, looking at these pairs of pictures – some of which have more than 100 years between them, proves that no matter what changes occur, there is a constant – and that is our home.
The original Tram Terminus near the old Pineapple Hotel in 1934 and again in 2018
The Pineapple Hotel 1977 and 2018. Now the fire station.
Trowse Railway Station in 1977 and again in 2018
Pumpstation sidings 1960 and 2018
From Trowse railway bridge towards the village in 1958 and fifty years later in 2018
Trowse Bridge damaged, by flooding, in 1912 and in 2018. You can see more pictures from this infamous event here.
The Post Office & Royal Oak 1934 and 2018. Latterly the May Gurney Building.
Whitlingham bridge. Notice the complete redesign, from solid brick to piers and rails
Trowse Church & Parish Room. Notice the clock on the church.
The vicarage
Old and new views of the Street (Stanton Terrace) looking from the village shop down past the old bakery (Rivergreen) and down towards the Crown Point in the far distance.
Stanton Terrace again, looking back towards the Church and Parish Rooms
Manor House & Manor Rooms. A cafe when the first picture was taken.
Easter Cottage and Newton Cottage behind. Easter Cottage became the Post Office when the original one near the bridge was closed.
Further down the street (looking towards the church) at Alburgh Cottages
The Barn at the opening to Barn Meadow – originally Alburgh Farm.
Old Hall
Russell Terrace & White Horse Lane, looking south-west
Russell Terrace & White Horse Lane, looking north-east
View from Crown Point down the street toward Old Hall
Crown Point pub early 1900’s and 2023
