It was hoped that restoration of the Town Hall would revive the local community.

The photograph shows a wasteland with caravans, where new houses were going to be built.

The premises of the chemist was empty and for sale.

The photograph shows old people’s bungalows.

The photograph shows lions Conrad and Ginny.

The photograph shows lions Conrad and Ginny basking in the heat on the lounging platform.

The photograph shows children at their jubilee street party.

A new assembly hall.

The photograph shows Peter Foxall checking the operation of a dynamometer.

Peter Mills at the parts counter, with Andrew Wellings in the background.