Little Car, The

Mr. Tomkins had a big house and a big grey car. Facing the gateway adjacent to number 28 George Street in Hadleigh, Suffolk.

The shutters have ben removed. (RL)

One morning, up the drive came a small green car. The driveway at the side of the Grade II* listed 28 George Street.

Mr. Tomkins found the little car standing quietly beside the grey one. Parts of 28 George Street date back to the 17th century.

After Mr. Tomkins drove to town in the grey car, the green car followed, telling everyone that he was red. The Grade II listed 35 George Street.

Not quite the sunny vibrance of yesteryear. (RL)

The green Austin Healey Sprite continues on his way. Facing numbers 37 and 39 George Street.

Some oak timbers have been exposed since 1972. (RL)

The corner of Inkerman Terrace and George Street.

No parked car to complete the comparison. (RL)

It was playtime at the school and the little car drove past quite slowly.

The little green car stopped outside the Fire Station and told the Fire Engine that he was red like him. Hadleigh Fire Station on Market Place, since replaced and surviving now as a pharmacy.

Yes indeed, now a pharmacy. (RL)

After the Fire Engine replied "You look green to me", the little car shot off and parked by a window in which he could see that he was green.

Next morning, Mr. Tomkins and his daughter Lizzy went for a drive in the little green car. Facing north-west on High Street with Queen Street on the left.

Finding a parking place is not that easy as can be seen. (RL)

The little car took Lizzie and Mr. Tomkins to the garage. High Street in Hadleigh with the corner of Angel Street on the right.

Looking at all the shots now it is hard to believe how lethal it was to stand in the road. (RL)

At the garage the little car stopped in exactly the right place. High Street with the junction of Bridge Street and Castle Street in the distance.

I should perhaps have risked being further into the road. (RL)

Before the little car understood what was happening, a Man in overalls came and drove him to a workshop the rear of the garage. Holbrow’s Garage on High Street.

Gone are the days when one could buy fuel in the 'high street'. (RL)

One day, Lizzy and her Father returned collected the little car from the garage. Facing south-east on High Street.

I was not prepared to venture further from the safety of the pavement. (RL)

The little red car almost burst for joy as they drove along the High Street. High Street with the upcoming turn for Angel Street indicated on the sign to the left.

The manhole covers remain. (RL)

To the left stands the King’s Head public house at the corner of Angel Street and High Street.

Pity the signs are so dominant. (RL)

Looking eastward along George Street.

There are some interesting changes to that house on the right. (RL)

At home, the big grey car said that the little car did look smart. Facing the driveway alongside 28 George Street.

Wrong colour car pointing in the wrong direction. (RL)

Looking eastward along Market Place in Hadleigh with High Street in the distance.

It didn't look as if the 'Ram' has re-opened (RL)

Market Place with the former Corn Exchange to the left and the Ram public house on the right.

A clearer shot without a delivery lorry. (RL)

Market Place with the White Lion Hotel on High Street in the background.

No shortage of parking space here. (RL)

Facing south on High Street in Hadleigh, Suffolk with the junction formed by George Street and Church Street ahead.

Progress has necessitated a pedestrian crossing. (RL)