Frome Collection

Frome Market 1930S
Well-dressed ladies carrying heavy wicker baskets of shopping, next to the fruit and vegetable stall at Frome farmers market, Somerset, England

Frome Station, Somerset, 19th April 1960
A view of Frome station in Somerset, taken on 19th April 1960, showing the overall roof designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunels assistant J R Hannaford

Frome Station, Somerset, c. 1970
A view of Frome station in Somerset, c.1970, showing the overall roof designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunels assistant J R Hannaford

Internal View of Frome Station, Somerset, c. 1970s
An internal view of Frome station in Somerset, c.1970s, showing the overall roof designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunels assistant J R Hannaford

Cheap Street, Frome, August 1929
A busy view looking north west up the picturesque Cheap Street. The original street dates from the 1500s and still retains its historical charm

The Village, Mells, Somerset
The Village, Mells, Frome, near Radstock, Somerset, England. Date: 1905

Frome Cheap Street early 1900s

Frome Catherine Street early 1900s

Waifs and Strays Society Home, Sunny Side, Frome, Somerset
Boys and staff outside the Home for Boys, at Sunny Side (or Sunnyside), Frome, opened by the Waifs and Strays Society in 1887. Date: circa 1893

Wareham Quay
A view of the Wareham Quay towards dusk in the early summer, with reflections of the historic buildings

Market Place, Frome, Somerset. circa 1910

Mendip BA11 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Mendip BA11 1

Rural view of rolling countryside with grazing cattle, near Frome, Somerset, UK. July 2014

Rolling countryside and thatched cottage near Frome, Somerset, England. Summer (June)

Paul Street, Frome

Frome Paul Street early 1900s

Market Place, Frome

Frome Market Place early 1900s

Cheap Street, Frome

Catherine Street, Frome

Bridge Street, Frome

Bath Street, Frome

Frome Bridge Street early 1900s

Frome - Bath Street probably 1920s

Scenes of Stapleton, Bristol
Sights and scenes from Stapleton, an area in the northeastern suburbs of the city of Bristol, England. Date: 1905

County Map of Somersetshire, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Shipyard at Canons Marsh and Entrance to Frome, looking towards Clifton
2832400 Shipyard at Canons Marsh and Entrance to Frome, looking towards Clifton, 1826 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

The Junction of the Frome and Castle Ditch, with the Back of Newgate and Granger
2832359 The Junction of the Frome and Castle Ditch, with the Back of Newgate and Grangers Cooperage (formerly Robert Adams House), 1820 (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill

Glen, Frome, Stapleton, Bristol
circa 1910s

St Johns Bridge over the Frome, 1821 (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832348 St Johns Bridge over the Frome, 1821 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Homes, Marcus H. (1803-1854); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

The Frome, looking upstream towards Christmas Bridge, 1823 (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832373 The Frome, looking upstream towards Christmas Bridge, 1823 (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Reverend John Sibree of Frome, Somerset (1764-1820), a nonconformist minister. 1803

Members of the New Parliament (engraving)
1047896 Members of the New Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New Parliament)

Woolbridge Manor House, Wool, Dorset and the bridge over the River Frome - the setting for part of Thomas Hardys Tess of the d Urbervilles, where it is mentioned as as Wellbridge House

Quakers Bridge on Frome parallel to Castle Ditch, 1821 (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832364 Quakers Bridge on Frome parallel to Castle Ditch, 1821 (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Bridewell Bridge, 1823 (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832371 Bridewell Bridge, 1823 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Homes, Marcus H. (1803-1854); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Broad Weir, junction of the River Frome and Castle Ditch (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832190 Broad Weir, junction of the River Frome and Castle Ditch (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Past and Present Speakers (engraving)
2772733 Past and Present Speakers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Past and Present Speakers)

Mells Village, Near Frome (colour litho)
5995505 Mells Village, Near Frome (colour litho) by Cooper, Alfred Heaton (1864-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mells Village, Near Frome)

View of the Drawbridge (St Augustines Bridge) and part of the Frome
2831210 View of the Drawbridge (St Augustines Bridge) and part of the Frome, 1826 (w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Bridewell Bastion, 1823 (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832370 Bridewell Bastion, 1823 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Homes, Marcus H. (1803-1854); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Market-Place, Frome (engraving)
3629128 Market-Place, Frome (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Market-Place, Frome)

Merchants Bridge with Junction of Frome and Castle Ditch
2832342 Merchants Bridge with Junction of Frome and Castle Ditch, 1821 (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Interior of St Johns Church, Frome, Somersetshire (engraving)
1611025 Interior of St Johns Church, Frome, Somersetshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of St Johns Church, Frome, Somersetshire)

Woolpack Commercial Inn, Beckington, Frome, Mendip, Somerset, England. Date: 1930s

Thurrock RM18 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Thurrock RM18 8

Mendip BA11 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Mendip BA11 5

Captain St. John Frome, c1880. Episode of the Second Anglo-Afghan War, from 1878 to 1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

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Frome, a town steeped in history and charm, has witnessed countless moments that have shaped its identity over the years. In the 1930s, Frome Market was bustling with activity as locals gathered to trade goods and forge connections. The vibrant atmosphere of this era can still be felt today. On April 19th, 1960, Frome Station in Somerset stood as a testament to the town's importance as a transportation hub. Passengers eagerly awaited their trains, ready to embark on new adventures or return home after exciting journeys. This snapshot captures an era when train travel held a special allure. Fast forward to the 1970s, and Frome Station continued to serve as a gateway for travelers exploring Somerset's picturesque landscapes. Its internal view reveals glimpses of passengers waiting patiently amidst polished wooden benches and vintage signage—a nostalgic reminder of simpler times. Away from the station's hustle and bustle lies Cheap Street—its name belying its historical significance. In August 1929, this charming street thrived with shops offering unique wares that attracted both locals and visitors alike. Strolling down Cheap Street must have been like stepping into a time capsule filled with treasures waiting to be discovered. Venturing beyond Frome itself leads us to The Village in Mells—an idyllic hamlet nestled within Somerset's rolling hills. Time seems suspended here; it exudes tranquility while preserving its heritage through quaint cottages adorned with blooming flowers—a true escape from modernity. Sunny Side in Frome holds another tale—the Waifs and Strays Society Home once provided shelter for those less fortunate during uncertain times. It stands as a testament to compassion and community spirit—an enduring reminder of how small acts can make significant differences in people's lives. Journeying further brings us to Wareham Quay—a picturesque waterfront where boats gently bobbed against the backdrop of historic buildings.