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up arrow : go up one level Medway in the 20th century 1901 - 2000
Reflections of Medway from the early 20th century (page 2)

These images are part of a collection, taken from the Gentleman’s Journal of 13 June 1908. To see the originals, contact Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre using the details at the bottom of this page.

Photo of the cake and pastry room at Messrs Jasper & Sons
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A corner of the cake and pastry room of Jasper and Sons at its business premises at 270 High Street, Chatham.

Photo of vehicles being loaded at Messrs Jasper & Sons
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Loading up the delivery vehicles of Jasper and Sons in the yard of its store at 270 High Street, Chatham.

Photo of the corn and seed department at Mark Packer's premises
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The main trade counter of the retail corn and seed department of Mr Mark Packer’s premises at 413 High Street, Chatham.

Photo of the bake house at the bakery of Mr Mark Packer
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A view of the main bake house at the bakery business of Mr Mark Packer at 411 High Street, Chatham.

Photo of milling machinery
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How many bakers would find this machine on their premises now, let alone know what it was meant to do and how to operate it?

Photo of Bagshaws Zinc Works
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The Rochester Zinc Works premises of Mr Henry Samuel Bagshaw at 235 High Street, with a very unusual outdoor display.

Photo of the joinery shop at Messrs F Drake and Co Ltd
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The electrically powered joinery shop on the first floor of the Invicta Works of F. Drake and Co. Ltd, in Rochester.

Phot of Mr Walter Whitehead's, mens outfitter and tailor shop
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Health and safety legislation has put paid to some precarious working practices, such as that shown here at the 147 High Street, Chatham shop of Mr Walter Whitehead, men's outfitter and tailor.

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01634 332714

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