Frome Collection (page 2)

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

A View Of Dorchester, Dorset, England In The Late 19Th Century. From Our Own Country Published 1898

England / River Frome
A scene on the River Frome, with the riverside houses and the old bridge at Wareham, Dorset, England. Date: 1960s

Wareham Church 1950S
St. Marys Church at Wareham, Dorset, overlooking the River Frome. The chancel is 14th century. Sadly, the large late Saxon nave was demolished in 1840 to make way for a new one

The Church, Lullington, Somerset
The Church, Lullington, Frome, Somerset, England. Date: 1947

Boys from Frome Home at Weymouth
Boys from the Sunnyside Boys Home, Oakfield Road, Frome, on holiday at Weymouth. The Frome home was opened in 1888 by the Waifs and Strays Society. Date: 1920s

Printing Shop, St Aldhelms Home, Frome
Men at work in the printing workshop at St Aldhelms Home, Oakfield Road. Frome. Linked to the nearby Sunnyside Boys Home, the print works produced literature for the Waifs and Strays Society

Earl of Cork and of Orrery, Vanity Fair, Spy
RICHARD EDMUND ST LAWRENCE BOYLE, 9th Earl of Cork and 9th Earl of Orrery (1829-1904) Member of Parliament for Frome (18541856). Master of Her Majestys Buckhounds

Tot Inchley
TOT INCHLEY You may search the land From Frome to Finchley, But no one will tell you WHO was Tot Inchley... Date: CIRCA 1823

Source Size = 3880 x 2500
Taking the Gloucester and Aberysthwyth Mail-Coach out of the River Frome

Bristol Boats
Boats on the River Frome where it joins the River Avon in Bristol, with St Nicholas Church on the right, circa 1800. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Benjamin Baker (1840-1907) English civil engineer born at Keyford near Frome, Somerset. Chief designer of the Forth Railway Bridge, Scotland. Engraving, c1890

River narrowing deflectors to increase stream velocity, Mill Stream, Dorchester, Dorset, England, August

Scenery from Castle Frome Hill, Herefordshire
Sketch of Herefordshire scenery viewed from Castle Frome Hill, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1858

St Michael and All Angels Church, Castle Frome, Herefordshire, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1858

Herefordshire scenery, from Castle Frome hill
Sketch of Herefordshire scenery, viewed from Castle Frome Hill, looking west, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1858

England / Wareham
Wareham, Dorset, England, with its Norman church, on the banks of the River Frome. Date: 1960s

Wareham, Dorset, on the river Frome. Date: circa 1910

Lullington Village Pump
The village pump, beside a quaint cottage, in the little village of Lullington, near Frome, Somerset, England. Date: 19th century

River Water Dropwort (Oenanthe fluviatilis) flowering, River Frome, Wareham, Dorset, England, september

Common Reed (Phragmites australis) backlit stems, growing on riverbank, River Frome, Dorset, England, november

Wareham Granary
The Old Granary at Wareham, Dorset, converted into a Tea House, with St. Marys Church behind and the River Frome in front

Swans on the River Frome, Wareham, Dorset, England, UK

Dorset / Frome / Dorchester
Dorset scenery: the Frome above Dorchester

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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.