Old photos of SM Tidy, Public Works, Old photographs, history in pictures

Old Photographs
SM Tidy, Sussex

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The Vintage Trail
Sussex, England
SM Tidy
page ref- 1948

SM Tidy

A collection of old SM Tidy, Public Works, photographs
Part of the Gravelroots Vintage Trail

Brighton
Boston Street
demolition
24.9.1958

photograph 24 September 1958
by Leslie Whitcomb
contributed- Peter Whitcomb

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Brighton
Boston Street
demolition
24.9.1958

photograph 24 September 1958
by Leslie Whitcomb
contributed- Peter Whitcomb

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ref- w773

Newhaven
Harbour Hotel
Prior to demolition
1958

photograph 27 July 1958
by Leslie Whitcomb
contributed- Peter Whitcomb

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Brighton
Melbourne Street works
Service Van
1951

photograph 2 February 1951
by Leslie Whitcomb
contributed- Peter Whitcomb

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Brighton
Melbourne Street works
Dodge Kew, Low Loader
24.09.1951

photograph 24 September 1951
by Leslie Whitcomb
contributed- Peter Whitcomb

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Brighton
Melbourne Street works
Dodge Kew, Low Loader
5.10.1953

photograph 5 October 1953
by Leslie Whitcomb
contributed- Peter Whitcomb

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Brighton
Portslade
Scammel lorry
c1960s

photograph by Leslie Whitcomb
contributed- Peter Whitcomb

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Brighton
Scammel lorry
c1960s

photograph by Leslie Whitcomb
contributed- Peter Whitcomb

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SM Tidy

S.M. Tidy Ltd., Sussex was established in the 1930's by Sidney Tidy from which various other companies were formed over the years.
Main activities being civil engineering and public works including road building, demolition, mains laying, plant hire, skip hire, machinery moving, haulage etc..
Sidney Tidy died 1980
source

Leslie Whitcomb was employed as a clerk by S.M. Tidy for some years.
Knowing his expertise in photography they used him to record the various projects they were working on, ending up at the end of each year with twelve subjects in a calendar. During this time he took many photographs, some of which are shown here.

Leslie Whitcomb
SM Tidy Ltd

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