Magazine Road warehouses, towards Havelock Road, 1982 : general view



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08 Aug 1982

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A 1982 photograph depicting Magazine Road towards Havelock Road, with warehouses in its vicinity. As Magazine Road connects Havelock Road and Merchant Road, the road probably got its name due to its association with the old ammunition storage ground of Havelock Road. Title devised by Library staff.


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