S t a p l e

When I created this web site, back in 1999, there was no Google Street View (or anything like it).  So I took photographs of not only every building in Staple, but also of  every road junction, crossroads, track etc - and created a 'virtual tour'.  Although this is now outdated - it seemed a shame to just delete the photos (especially as some show buildings which have long since changed) - so a selection of them can be found in this gallery.

Back in 1999 I borrowed, digitally repaired and enhanced scores of old photos of Staple. These show old buildings which are no longer around (such as the Plough Pub, which once stood on the site now occupied by Rowan close), The Black Pig before the beams were exposed, massive old telegraph poles with massive 9-way arms, a working forge - and lots more.  These are also included in this gallery.

If you have or know of any old photos not included here, then I'd love to hear from you; as it would be lovely to have an even more comprehensive collection of old Staple photos available for the general public to view and admire.

(john.kirkkpa@btopenworld.com)

n.b.  Many of these photos have been saved in low resolution, as the internet at the time couldn't cope with high-resolution images.

And these were displayed as in a smaller format.