The outer boundaries of the street today are Spencer Park and Hayway. Plans were laid out in 1895. There were 35 houses in 1901, with others being added over the next 20 years.

1910 The shop at the corner with Washbrook Road. Were these men waiting for the shop to open?

To welcome home the serving men of WWI

c1920 - postcard of Spencer Road taken from Washbrook Road. At the far end is Sanders and Sanders Shoe Factory on the right, and a side gate into Spencer Park.	And a century later - the same view in 2019 No people but lots of cars and TV aerials Courtesy of Mervyn Wood

These postcards came to us in 2022 - unique!

1935 for King George's Silver Jubilee - 2nd prize - Best Decorated Street

Spencer Road looking towards Hayway - decorated for 1937 Coronation This lady is standing outside No. 93 so perhaps it was Mrs Abbott?

A street party for VJ Day

The Sanders and Sanders factory in Spencer Road in 2008 It was built in 1924 following a fire.

1936 postcard

Home Guard - marching in Washbrook Road passing Spencer Park Garage (right) and Spencer Park Stores on the corner of Spencer Road. Notice also the old lamp post painted white for visibility in the dark.

Just beyond Sanders' factory, 93 Spencer Road is at the far end of the road, close to the entrance into Spencer Park, and facing Washbrook Road. It was also the house that won 3rd prize in 1953 when it had been decorated for the Coronation. The Abbott family lived here at that time. Photo taken in 2022

This tea caddy was given to 93 Spencer Road as 3rd prize for the Best Decorated House in 1953

Washbrook Road Junction c1960 and Spencer Park Garage