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Postcard + Photo Information
The 12 detachable postcards on our 2014 Limited Edition Pinner Calendar have been reproduced from original postcards
dating back as far as 1902. Some of the scenes you will recognise in today's Pinner; some are far less familiar.
Below you will find each month's picture from the 2014 calendar together with the description also included on the back
of the postcard together with a photograph of the scene in 2013 taken from a similar view point. Have fun looking back.
January postcard
From an original postcard with a photo dating from before 1911
Before becoming a local Post Office this was the
Hatch End Station Master's House since then the
station has been rebuilt and this building demolished.
To the right is the Uxbridge Road.
.... and taken from a similar position in 2013
February postcard
From an original postcard with a post mark: 1909
Sheep grazing on East House Fields - a view from
Paines Lane. The sender of the card in 1909 said:
"We are staying here a few days. It is such a pretty
place."
.... and taken from a similar position in 2013
A better view from a similar angle
March postcard
From an original postcard with a photo from about 1905.
The Cocoa Tree, was built by William Barber in 1878
as a Temperance Tavern and served Luncheons and
Teas and had "Private Grounds for School Treats".
It is now one of the many office locations in Pinner.
.... and taken from a similar position in 2013
April postcard
From an original postcard with a photo probably dating from the 1950's.
This is a 16th Century Building. The Old Oak Tea
Rooms became Friends tearooms and then one of
Pinner's best-known restaurants in 1992 run by Chef
Patron, Terry Farr.
.... and taken from a similar position in 2013
May postcard
From an original postcard with a photo dating from 1902.
Marlborough Hill was the old name for Bridge Street.
This photo was taken with the junction of Love Lane
on the right and the wall of Howard Place. Now
replaced by shops on both sides of Bridge Street. On
the left is Gurney and Hilsden, Farriers and General
Smiths - much needed in the age of the horse.
.... and taken from a similar position in 2013
June postcard
From an original postcard with a photo dating from the 1920's.
The Red Lion Pub, in Bridge Street gave way to Red
Lion Parade in 1962. This shows the fire station and
the corner of Love Lane along side the Red Lion and
the familiar timbered facades on the corner of Love
Lane and Bridge Street.
.... and taken from a similar position in 2013
July postcard
From an original postcard with a hand tinted photo dating from before the 1st World War.
Pinner Police Station on the corner of Bridge Street
and Waxwell Lane, with Dears Farm now replaced by
shops and houses.
.... and taken from a similar position in 2013
August postcard
From an original postcard with a photo dating from 1908.
The Parade still provides a familiar land mark with
Love Lane to the right and Bridge Street leading
away beyond the horse and cart.
.... and taken from a similar position in 2013
September postcard
From an original postcard with a post mark: 1913
Cannons Lane - now Cannon Lane - ladies, possibly
Nannies, standing outside number 6 near the corner
of Eastcote Road.
.... and taken from a similar position in 2013
October postcard
From an original postcard with a post mark: 1921
The Queens Head advertising Luncheons and Teas
before the timber facade was revealed in 1929.
.... and taken from a similar position in 2013
November postcard
From an original postcard with a hand tinted photo dating from 1908.
Love Lane on its corner with Avenue Road. A
wooden Methodist School Chapel was built on the
corner from materials from their building on the
previous site in Chapel Lane. The present Methodist
Church was built on this site in 1936-37.
.... and taken from a similar position in 2013
December postcard
From an original postcard with a photo dating from around 1905.
Facing us in this photo, at the very bottom of the High
Street, is a building, which started life as a school. At
the time of the photo it was the Parish Hall. Then it
became the Library before being pulled down and is
now the site of Bridge Street Gardens.
.... and taken from a similar position in 2013
If you enjoyed comparing Pinner as it is now, with how it was in times past, look out for The Pinner Local History Society's new book: "Around Pinner trough time".
For further information about Pinner, it's history and what's going on, visit the following websites:
The Pinner Local History Society
Local Historian - Peter Bartlett's site
The Pinner Association
Pinnerlocal
Your Pinner News
The Pinner Observer
The Harrow Observer
The Harrow Times