Old Photos of Witham

First World War, soldiers marching past Spurge’s (no number)

Photographer: W E Bull, photographer, Witham & Braintree., Taken: March 1916 to January 1917, Source: Littlewood, Sue, Ref: M1894

Soldiers during First World War. 2/9th (Highlanders) Bn Royal Scots. Information from Ian Hook, formerly of Essex Regiment Museum, who also provided the dates. Marching in Newland Street. Probably same occasion as photo M451/M1893. Buildings visible (from left to right), 42 Newland Street (E.Spurge & Co.), 40 Newland Street, 36 Newland Street (the George). End of Collingwood Road visible between nos. 38 and 40.

Ref	M1894
Photographer	W E Bull, photographer, Witham & Braintree.
Date taken	March 1916 to January 1917
Source	Littlewood, Sue