@hikingandhistory: Step back in time to the early 1900s on the High Street in Wolstanton. This incredible photo captures a local grocer C. Hassells — alongside the people who kept the shop running day to day. From the shop workers in aprons to the delivery boy with his handcart, this was everyday life before supermarkets, cars, and modern convenience. Look closely and you’ll spot a horse-drawn cart on the right, which was once the backbone of local deliveries. Shops like this weren’t just places to buy food, they were the centre of the community. It’s easy to walk down this street today and never realise just how different it once looked. #localhistory #staffordshire #oldphotos #hiddenhistory #newcastleunderlyme

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Friday 10 April 2026 13:52:26 GMT