Peel Square (1) South side
Peel Square was always a busy part of central Barnsley, a place where 'cabs' could be hired and a hub that provided links with some of the main thoroughfares of the town. Motorised vehicles were just beginning to rival horse-drawn Hackneys. This early image dates from about 1900. The advertising plaque attached to the central lamp post is for 'painless dentistry' : but there were no guarantees! This old part of Barnsley was formerly called Peasehill Nook.
Peel Square
File Number: EGT1013
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