The Colbourne Comparison: A Century on the Corner

 

The Colbourne Comparison: A Century on the Corner

The Historical View (Left): On the left, we see the grand Colbourne’s Stores as it appeared in the early 20th century. This was a hub of news, cards, and photography, run by a family that would eventually send a son, Sidney Harold Colbourne, to open his own Master Butcher shop at 53 North Street, Portslade.

The Modern View (Right): On the right, you see the modern building as it stands today. It is remarkable to note that the roofline remains unchanged; the chimneys and the distinctive gabled brickwork above the corner door are exactly as they were over a hundred years ago. It is only the ground level that has been modernised to accommodate the large windows of a contemporary trade merchant.