High East Street, Dorchester, Dorset

A general view looking down High East Street at the junction with Icen Way. At the top of the hill the clock tower of the Corn Exchange can be seen, as well as the tower of St. Peter's Church and the spire of All Saint's Church. There is an advert for R.B. Brown 'Manufacturer of marquees, tents, rick-clothes & india-rubber and waterproof goods'. The Kelly's Directory for 1895 lists Robert Bullen Brown as a Tent and Marquee maker with shops at 52 High East Street and 8 High West Street, Dorchester and also in Weymouth.

Location

Dorset Dorchester

Period

Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Tags

street shop people transport advertisement