For many years the premises at the junction of West Street and North Street, were occupied by J. Baker and Co. Ltd., Outfitters, and were known as Bakers Cloth Hall. In 1925 they were demolished and a new building was begun, built out to the original line of frontage. At this period the widening of West Street had not been decided upon.
This new building got so far and then work stopped for about 2 years. During this time the site was hidden behind this huge, ugly hoarding which excited much adverse comment. The Corporation then decided to widen West Street on its west side with the result that when Burton’s new building was erected in 1928 it stood well back from the original West Street frontage.
These two photographs [see following] were probably taken in 1927 because the houses and shops in West Street are shown as empty and awaiting demolition.
Image Reference: JG_7_067.tif
Date: 1927
Image Details: Original Monochrome print
Size of Original: 121x95
Place: Brighton
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