James Gray: The section of Portland Road between Titian Road and Reynolds Road was one of the last to be developed, some years after the areas on either side. Building started in 1935 and was completed in about a year, but for some reason two plots at the corner of Titian Road were not included and have remained empty ever since. For many years they were used for growing vegetables. This view is from Portland Road. jgc_16_025
2018: The private house (44 Titian Road) to the left of the James Gray image still stands but on the empty plot now stands TJ’s Branding Solutions commercial premises whose address is 186-188 Portland Road. TJ’s is a chain with a range of print-related products and services. Flats above TJ’s were granted planning permission in 2009. (Photographer: Mark Stephenson)
James Gray: The section of Portland Road between Titian Road and Reynolds Road was one of the last to be developed, some years after the areas on either side. Building started in 1935 and was completed in about a year, but for some reason two plots at the corner of Titian Road were not included and have remained empty ever since. For many years they were used for growing vegetables. This view is from Titian Road. jgc_16_027
2018: The private house (44 Titian Road) to the left of the James Gray image still stands but on the empty plot now stands TJ’s Branding Solutions commercial premises whose address is 186-188 Portland Road. TJ’s is a chain with a range of print-related products and services. Flats above TJ’s were granted planning permission in 2009. The garage with the up and over door belongs to TJ’s. The street lamp remains. (Photographer: Mark Stephenson)