Steeds-0207 Prince St / Civic Drive roundabout mid 1970s
This view looking north from the west side of Princes St shows part of the Greyfriars development on the right with the Willis Faber building in the centre. In front of this building is the semi underground night club constructed in the centre of the roundabout which was only accessible by one of the pedestrian subways associated with the roundabout. The roundabout and unused nightclub building were replaced in 2012 by a re-modelled traffic light controlled junction, This Collection was donated by Dr Steeds.
n 1939 Dr Roger Steeds, general practitioner joined the three Staddon brothers who were in practice at 6 Silent Street. Just before the war, the building was threatened with demolition because of road widening. The practice moved to 18 Silent Street. It was said to be a purpose built building with three consulting rooms, dispensary, reception area and waiting room and caretaker’s flat. However, the building was wrecked by a bomb during the war but re-erected in 1946. After the war as each of the Staddon brothers retired, they were replaced in turn by Dr Roy Webb, Dr Sheila Hines and Dr Bunt Drabble. Dr Steeds retired In 1966.
Steeds-0207 Prince St / Civic Drive roundabout mid 1970s
This view looking north from the west side of Princes St shows part of the Greyfriars development on the right with the Willis Faber building in the centre. In front of this building is the semi underground night club constructed in the centre of the roundabout which was only accessible by one of the pedestrian subways associated with the roundabout. The roundabout and unused nightclub building were replaced in 2012 by a re-modelled traffic light controlled junction, This Collection was donated by Dr Steeds.
n 1939 Dr Roger Steeds, general practitioner joined the three Staddon brothers who were in practice at 6 Silent Street. Just before the war, the building was threatened with demolition because of road widening. The practice moved to 18 Silent Street. It was said to be a purpose built building with three consulting rooms, dispensary, reception area and waiting room and caretaker’s flat. However, the building was wrecked by a bomb during the war but re-erected in 1946. After the war as each of the Staddon brothers retired, they were replaced in turn by Dr Roy Webb, Dr Sheila Hines and Dr Bunt Drabble. Dr Steeds retired In 1966.