Sussex Square, Walcot East, Swindon (3 of 7)
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Image: © Brian Robert Marshall Taken: 2 Jan 2014
Sussex Square opened in the late 1950s as a mix of residential accommodation and retail outlets including a newsagent, two grocers, a greengrocer and a fish and chip shop. There was also a 'Common Room' (a community hall) with a branch lending library. I seem to recall that there was also a launderette. The CCTV installation wasn't there in the 1960s. The square has had its day and is scheduled to be demolished and redeveloped. More below...