Section 1 ~ From The Left
01 76615 Kingsway, Dovercourt (1913) Bell's H&D CIII F
02 39420 Kingsway, Dovercourt (1911) Valentines H&D FW
03 Kingsway, Dovercourt (1900) Valentines H&D CIII F
04 The Kingsway, Dovercourt Bay H&D CIII F
05 D.1. Kingsway, Dovercourt (1955) H&D CIII F
06 Kingsway, Dovercourt Bay (1913) Unknown H&D CIII FW
The Upper Kingsway, Dovercourt Bay (1913) by an unknown publisher.
An early Dovercourt postcard from around 1913, showing the Upper Kingsway (formally known as "Stour Road") this postcard shows an absence of all motorised vehicles. The road itself was renamed in 1905, after a visit to Dovercourt by Edward VII. On the left hand side of the road is the old Empire Cinema and closer to the top, is the empty site of the Cooperative store completed in 1928 (now the Bottle Kiln). On the right hand, the bushes mark the spot of the Bus Station and Howlett's, built more recently.
An early Dovercourt postcard from around 1913, showing the Upper Kingsway (formally known as "Stour Road") this postcard shows an absence of all motorised vehicles. The road itself was renamed in 1905, after a visit to Dovercourt by Edward VII. On the left hand side of the road is the old Empire Cinema and closer to the top, is the empty site of the Cooperative store completed in 1928 (now the Bottle Kiln). On the right hand, the bushes mark the spot of the Bus Station and Howlett's, built more recently.
07 S.12610 Kingsway Dovercourt (1908) Kingsway WHS FW
08 Kingsway.Dovercourt Bay DVT.43F H&D CIII F
09 139669 Kingsway, Dovercourt (1931) Bells H&D CIII F
139669 Kingsway,Dovercourt (1934) Bell's Series
An early view of the newly opened Harwich Head Post Office, Kingsway, Dovercourt. The Post Office officially opened on the 17th July 1934.
The publisher of the postcard was "Bells" based in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, one of the best local photographers in the area.
Postcode for the nearest location is CO12 3AB
An early view of the newly opened Harwich Head Post Office, Kingsway, Dovercourt. The Post Office officially opened on the 17th July 1934.
The publisher of the postcard was "Bells" based in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, one of the best local photographers in the area.
Postcode for the nearest location is CO12 3AB
10 Kingsway, Dovercourt (1907) F.Newell H&D CIII H&D CIII F
Alexandra Villa's, Kingsway, Dovercourt (1907) by F. Newell of Manningtree
An early Dovercourt postcard from 1907, showing Lower Kingsway (formally known as "Stour Road") this card was posted locally and shows the Villas along with Dovercourt Station in the distance. The road itself was renamed in 1905, after a visit to Dovercourt by Edward VII.
Today the main residence in the forecourt is now the "White Coffee House" at 21 the Kingsway, CO12 3AB. The two associated postcards show the other side of the road, with the newly opened Post Office in the 1930's and Dovercourt Station, also around 1907.
An early Dovercourt postcard from 1907, showing Lower Kingsway (formally known as "Stour Road") this card was posted locally and shows the Villas along with Dovercourt Station in the distance. The road itself was renamed in 1905, after a visit to Dovercourt by Edward VII.
Today the main residence in the forecourt is now the "White Coffee House" at 21 the Kingsway, CO12 3AB. The two associated postcards show the other side of the road, with the newly opened Post Office in the 1930's and Dovercourt Station, also around 1907.
01 Kingsway, Dovercourt (1908) H&D FW
02 Kingsway, Dovercourt Bay (1912) Valentines H&D FW
03 Kingsway, Dovercourt (1912) Valentines II H&D FW
04 Co-operative Stores, Dovercourt (1906) Co-op H&D FW ~ Smith's the Greengrocers on the opposite side.
05 The High Street, Dovercourt (1906) F.Newell H&D FW
E.C.Pattinson (Milliner), Dovercourt High Street (1906) F.Newell, Manningtree
One of the very first retail stores to be built, at the western end of Dovercourt High Street in 1902 was E.C. Pattinson (Milliners), selling a great selection of hats, dresses, gloves etc. as well as carpets and even postcards. To the left of the shop, the residential property was later turned into retail outlets including Bodgener's & Co, while to the right looking up Kingsway, we can see the Dovercourt Mission Hall, built in 1864.
This photograph taken over 118 years ago, illustrates the start of the rapid development of Dovercourt town as a major retail hub of the area, lasting almost 100 years, before the more recent onset of "out-of-town" shopping.
One of the very first retail stores to be built, at the western end of Dovercourt High Street in 1902 was E.C. Pattinson (Milliners), selling a great selection of hats, dresses, gloves etc. as well as carpets and even postcards. To the left of the shop, the residential property was later turned into retail outlets including Bodgener's & Co, while to the right looking up Kingsway, we can see the Dovercourt Mission Hall, built in 1864.
This photograph taken over 118 years ago, illustrates the start of the rapid development of Dovercourt town as a major retail hub of the area, lasting almost 100 years, before the more recent onset of "out-of-town" shopping.
06 D.2. Kingsway, Dovercourt (1960) H&D CIII F
07 76585 Kingsway, Dovercourt, Essex (1913) Bells H&D FW
