Some clearance had been done in the 1950s.
Rushden Echo & Argus, 28th Dec 1956
PETROL or no petrol, Rushden will soon be catching up with its car-parking problem, and this area off Duck Street, where the bulldozer has recently been busy, will soon be available for motorists.
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Rushden Echo & Argus, 5th April 1957
With big changes afoot in Duck Street, Rushden, old property in this low-lying quarter is rapidly disappearing.
This group, incorporating what was once the unofficial tuck-shop for Alfred Street School, is now in process of demolition, and the site will be part of a new car park.
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The Rushden Echo and Argus, 30th August 1957
Rushden will get a car park, and another approach to the swimming bath, when a site adjacent to Duck Street is cleared. Workmen were this week demolishing the 85-year-old factory occupied for many years by Sanders Ltd., curriers, although some buildings nearby are to be retained there will be space for between 40 and 50 cars. The factory was originally built against three old low-roomed cottages, but two of the cottages—relics of village days—have long since disappeared.
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below : Two pictures of the demolition in Duck Street
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Rushden Echo & Argus, 21st Feb 1958
A transformation is coming about in Pung's Lane, Rushden—the narrow branch of Duck Street which climbs to an uneasy junction with High Street.
Purchases of land over the past few years have given the Urban Council scope for a much-needed improvement.
An ample road, with footpaths on either side, will succeed the narrow metalled channel seen on the right. Ground on the left, with an adjoining area not included in the picture, will ultimately be developed as a car park.
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And the same area in May 1958
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After a long delay the 1960s road changes were finally started towards creating a one-way circular route, avoiding the High Street, using Duck Street. Clearance started at the junctions of Fitzwilliam Street and College Street. It was a few more years before a roundabout could be planned for at Wellingborough Road end. To enable this work began in 1975 with demolition of the Adult School and outbuildings, and several other properties nearby.
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| The Adult Schools was boarded up for several years prior to demolition. The building turned the corner from Wellingborough Road into Duck Street, with a smaller building adjoining.
top left: Wellingborough Road
above: at the corner
left: final section, the outer building already gone.....
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The house at the junction with Wellingborough Road
and Ivy Cottage centre picture was also to go.
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The next building beyond the Adult School
turning into Duck Street
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Demolished in 1986 - the Ritz in the distance behind |
unsure which building this is?
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