Description:This photograph shows the newly built Cobden Street in Dresden when the town of Longton was still prospering and expanding its suburbs.
Beyond the trees at the top of the street and out of view is Florence Colliery, an industrial scene that this image belies. Notice the small frontages and bay windows on the left closest to the photographer. This would have classified this part of the street as 'white collar', whilst the other houses without bay windows would have been for those further down the social scale. Note also the small off-licence and chapel, both very important features in an Edwardian middle class area.