Church Street: obelisk: (view 4)
A very interesting Edwardian view looking towards the obelisk and (beyond) Huddersfield Road. The approaching horse and trap adds interest to the composition, as does the detail of the range of commercial and residential properties on the right. The man on the bicycle and the pedestrians in the picture, though few, also add to the scene's interest. It was a deliberate and useful ploy of photographers, especially in the postcard era before the First World War, to produce 'animated' images that included people and not just for artistic reasons: iit also resulted in more sales.
Church Street
File Number: EGT309
Tasker Trust