James Gray: The focal point of these photographs is Grove Villa, at the junction of York Grove, into which it faced, and New England Road. About 1974, a proposal was made that the house should be demolished and a block of flats built here. In view of this I had these photographs taken on 2 December 1975, but in the event nothing came of it. Ten years later though, in 1985, the villa is being converted into flats with extensions over the garden area at either side.
James Gray: The focal point of these photographs is Grove Villa, at the junction of York Grove, into which it faced, and New England Road. About 1974, a proposal was made that the house should be demolished and a block of flats built here. In view of this I had these photographs taken on 2 December 1975, but in the event nothing came of it. Ten years later though, in 1985, the villa is being converted into flats with extensions over the garden area at either side. View down New England Road. jgc_10a_161
James Gray: See caption for jgc_10a_161 above. jgc_10a_162
2018: A clear view of Grove Villa at its junction between York Grove and New England Road. York Grove is now closed to vehicular traffic at this junction. The road sign on the garden wall in the 1975 image has gone but an outline remains visible if you look carefully, although it cannot be seen in the photograph. See also captions for jgc_10a_160 and 161. (Photographer: Bill Kocher)