Abbey Road, pictured circa 1900, with the London Central Meat Company at No 15, identified by the firm's initials on the canvas awning. The shop with the windows covered is Barratt's Bazaar run by Henry Barratt, a basket maker and dealer in fancy goods, who was in business during the early years of the 20th century.

This photograph dates from around 1910 before the motor car choked our streets and when children could play in the middle of the road without fear of being knocked down. The prominent building on the left in the middle of the picture is the Light Dragoon Inn, now used as retail premises including a betting shop.

Abbey Road, looking towards the town centre, circa 1910. The gas lamps have long since gone, as have the telegraph poles, while the thatched and whitewashed cottage and the tiny sweetshop next door with the children standing outside were demolished to make way for Nowell's Lane, leading to Recreation Road around 1930.

A picture postcard from 1970 showing several businesses that have since closed or moved, including the Jubilee Garage further down the road on the right.

Abbey Road in 2006 - now a convenient place to park.