Devizes, Wiltshire: History in Old Images
Enjoy a glimpe of history through old images of Devizes in Wiltshire, England, UK.
Devizes's Carnival in 1920
Devizes County House of Corrections
In 1817, the Old Bridewell prison was replaced with the Devizes County House of Corrections (known as Devizes Prison). It was close to Prison Bridge, which goes across the Kennet and Avon Canal.
The prison closed in the early 1920s, and was demolished in 1927.
Close by, we see new homes under construction.
Prison Walls Make Cottage Homes (1927)- British Pathé on YouTube
Devizes Market
In this black and white footage, possibly from the early 1930s, animals are brought to the Market Place for auction.
The first shot is of Lloyds Bank on Market Place, next to two shops. One seems to be Fortt Brothers.
In later shots, you can see parts of buildings and business names.
Devizes Market - Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre on YouTube, courtesy of the Windrose Rural Media Trust
Devizes in 1970
It's a shame you only get a couple of seconds to see the shops in this footage from 1970s.
But look - very few cars on Market Place!
MOTOR TRIBIKE - British Movietone on YouTube
Devizes in 1997
Several different buildings and streets appear in this decent quality footage from summer 1997. Most people are in their cars, but there are some pedestrians milling around too.
Devizes, Wiltshire, centre in 1997. Archive film 99875 - HuntleyFilmArchives on YouTube
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