The Frith archive was founded in 1860 and contains over 365,000 photographs of some 7,000 towns and villages throughout Britain. Taken between 1860 and 1970, these form a topographical record of Britain without equal and is recognised as the only photographic collection of national importance remaining in private hands. Those below are from the 1950s and 60s.

DOL would love to know if you have any snaps of the parish in this period. If you do, then please contact Mary Robinson

More historic pictures of Deddington appear in the Gallery

More about pioneering photographer Francis Frith can be seen here. Just click on your chosen photo below to buy a print from the Francis Frith Collection.

Deddington, c1950. (Neg. D107008) - Copyright The Francis Frith Collection 2007. http://www.francisfrith.com
Reproduced courtesy of the Francis Frith Collection

A view north along Philcote Street towards the Church and what since the late 20th century is Centrepoint

Deddington, Market Place c1965. (Neg. D107031) - Copyright The Francis Frith Collection 2007. http://www.francisfrith.com
Reproduced courtesy of the Francis Frith Collection

One of the classic views of the Market Place, towards the Church - just one car in view

Deddington, Market Place c1965. (Neg. D107027) - Copyright The Francis Frith Collection 2007. http://www.francisfrith.com
Reproduced courtesy of the Francis Frith Collection

Looking south past the old post office

Deddington, Market Square c1960. (Neg. D107032) - Copyright The Francis Frith Collection 2007. http://www.francisfrith.com
Reproduced courtesy of the Francis Frith Collection

The two bus stops but no trees - or cars, or anybody

Deddington, New Street c1955. (Neg. D107023) - Copyright The Francis Frith Collection 2007. http://www.francisfrith.com
Reproduced courtesy of the Francis Frith Collection

New Street south, much the same today
except for the traffic and parking

Deddington, Goose Green c1965. (Neg. D107035) - Copyright The Francis Frith Collection 2007. http://www.francisfrith.com
Reproduced courtesy of the Francis Frith Collection

Goose Green - today the trees are bigger

Deddington, Market Square c1950. (Neg. D107016) - Copyright The Francis Frith Collection 2007. http://www.francisfrith.com
Reproduced courtesy of the Francis Frith Collection

Market Place north - there are several differences today

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Deddington, c1950. (Neg. D107002) - Copyright The Francis Frith Collection 2007. http://www.francisfrith.com
Reproduced courtesy of the Francis Frith Collection

Hudson Street looking west. The thatched building on the right is now replaced by Otmoors and the Ashcroft Clinic. And today there's a pavement!