Black and white photograph - showing the east side of North Street, Emsworth - also The Little Green Public house and Billie Bates' Swopshop

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Identifier

EMHT694.1

Title

Black and white photograph - showing the east side of North Street, Emsworth - also The Little Green Public house and Billie Bates' Swopshop

Description

Black and white photograph - showing the east side of North Street, Emsworth - also The Little Green Public house and Billie Bates' Swopshop. Billie Bates used to play the accordion at local dances. He can be seen leading the children's fancy dress parade at the water carnival (dressed as a pirate) The donor lived in 'The Museum' when it was a flat and took the photograph from what is now the office window.

Date

circa 1950

Subject

photograph
picture

Modes Classified Name

trade & photographer
trade & innkeeper
local views

Type

Still Image

Stored Location

Permanent Location: EMSEM/Office/Cabinet/Photo File

Citation

“Black and white photograph - showing the east side of North Street, Emsworth - also The Little Green Public house and Billie Bates' Swopshop,” Emsworth Museum, accessed April 23, 2026, https://emsworthmuseum.org.uk/emcms/items/show/3159.