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The crossroads at the Pheasant Inn Chalfont St Giles looking west from London Road
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The crossroads at the Pheasant Inn Chalfont St Giles looking west from London Road
The crossroads at the Pheasant Inn Chalfont St Giles looking west from London Road, the clearance of cottage in foreground permits widening of junction, Buckinghamshire. 17th August 1928
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Uxbridge Gazette
Mirrorpix
Chalfont St Giles.
Buckinghamshire
England
Media ID 21688465
© Mirrorpix
Buckinghamshire Demolition Development Gardens Hay Wain Horse And Cart Outer Boroughs Outer London Rural Scene Tranquil Trees Chalfont St Giles London Road Motobike Tea Room
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This print takes us back to the 1920s, capturing a serene rural scene at the crossroads of Pheasant Inn in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire. The image showcases the development and transformation of this tranquil area as progress takes hold. In the foreground, we see a cottage being cleared, making way for the widening of the junction. This demolition signifies the changing times and increasing importance of transportation in this outer borough. A horse-drawn cart peacefully passes by, symbolizing a simpler era when such scenes were common on London Road. The lush gardens surrounding Pheasant Inn add an element of charm to this snapshot from history. It is easy to imagine visitors enjoying tea in its quaint tea room while taking respite from their travels. The presence of a motorbike hints at modernization creeping into this idyllic countryside setting. Towering trees frame the entire composition, reminding us that despite progress and development, nature still holds its ground in these outer reaches of London. The hay wain parked nearby serves as a reminder that agriculture was once an integral part of life here. This print captures not just a moment frozen in time but also tells a story about how society evolves over time while retaining elements of its past. It allows us to reflect on our own connection with history and appreciate how far we have come since those peaceful days at Pheasant Inn's crossroads on that August day in 1928.
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