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This is the page for 270-272 Cowley Road. | This is the page for 270-272 Cowley Road. | ||
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[[File:272-2017-03.JPG|frame|2017: Coral betting shop.]] | [[File:272-2017-03.JPG|frame|2017: Coral betting shop.]] | ||
==2017== | == 2017 == | ||
[[File:272-upstairsMural.JPG|frame|2017: The distinctive mural crouching above the shopfront, on the eastern end of this row of colourfully decorated terraces.]] | [[File:272-upstairsMural.JPG|frame|2017: The distinctive mural crouching above the shopfront, on the eastern end of this row of colourfully decorated terraces.]] | ||
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The corporate facade contrasts strongly with the murals on the upper floor which have become emblematic of Cowley Road. Fortunately, unlike other buildings in the same row, these murals have not yet been painted over. | The corporate facade contrasts strongly with the murals on the upper floor which have become emblematic of Cowley Road. Fortunately, unlike other buildings in the same row, these murals have not yet been painted over. | ||
== ?1971-?2009 == | == ?1971-?2009 == | ||
Windrush Insurance Brokers, established 1971, used to be located here before the business moved to Kidlington in around ?2009. | Windrush Insurance Brokers, established 1971, used to be located here before the business moved to Kidlington in around ?2009. | ||
== 2017 == | |||
Kelly's Directory 1976 No 270 L A Bowles, greengrocer<br/> Kelly's Directory 1976 No 272 Nationwide Building Society | Kelly's Directory 1976 No 270 L A Bowles, greengrocer<br/> Kelly's Directory 1976 No 272 Nationwide Building Society | ||
==Early 20th Century== | == Early 20th Century == | ||
[[File:272-wallMural.JPG|frame|2017: The building's eastern wall on the corner of Leopold Street. This was the site of the last tram stop from the city, commemorated in the mural.]] | [[File:272-wallMural.JPG|frame|2017: The building's eastern wall on the corner of Leopold Street. This was the site of the last tram stop from the city, commemorated in the mural.]] | ||
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This building is on the site of the eastern terminus and stabling of the horse-drawn tram, which used to run into the city centre. The tram is commemorated in the mural on the eastern wall. | This building is on the site of the eastern terminus and stabling of the horse-drawn tram, which used to run into the city centre. The tram is commemorated in the mural on the eastern wall. | ||
==Before then?== | == Before then? == | ||
Cowleyroad.org is a DIY community history - help us write it! | Cowleyroad.org is a DIY community history - help us write it! | ||
Do you know more about this business, or remember what was at this address before? | Do you know more about this business, or remember what was at this address before? Do you have any old photographs or memories to share? Please add them to the site! Here is a [[How_to_contribute|how-to guide]]. | ||
Do you have any old photographs or memories to share? | |||
Please add them to the site! Here is a [[ | |||
==References== | == References == | ||
Revision as of 23:39, 31 July 2017
This is the page for 270-272 Cowley Road.
2017
The Coral off-track betting shop is at 270-272 Cowley Road.
The corporate facade contrasts strongly with the murals on the upper floor which have become emblematic of Cowley Road. Fortunately, unlike other buildings in the same row, these murals have not yet been painted over.
?1971-?2009
Windrush Insurance Brokers, established 1971, used to be located here before the business moved to Kidlington in around ?2009.
2017
Kelly's Directory 1976 No 270 L A Bowles, greengrocer
Kelly's Directory 1976 No 272 Nationwide Building Society
Early 20th Century
This building is on the site of the eastern terminus and stabling of the horse-drawn tram, which used to run into the city centre. The tram is commemorated in the mural on the eastern wall.
Before then?
Cowleyroad.org is a DIY community history - help us write it!
Do you know more about this business, or remember what was at this address before? Do you have any old photographs or memories to share? Please add them to the site! Here is a how-to guide.