Blackfen Road, Blackfen, c. 1930

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Blackfen Road at the junction with Days Lane.

The 1930s saw the main area of growth in Blackfen with much new housing being built.

For the newcomers there was often a pleasant surprise as both the United Dairies (shown in the photograph) and the Express Dairy (at the Oval) sent 'Welcome' packages to prospective customers of a bottle of milk, 1/4lb of butter and a pot of cream.

See historic maps of Blackfen