Tom Beesley 1933 UK trip

[seemex]

What is that in photo 1 behind Tom.  At first glance I thought it was a thick tree trunk, but it looks more like a notice board or even an old grave stone.  I can't make out anything written/engraved on it though.

I agree it's a sign. I enhanced it a little but still can't make out the script. Attaching it here.
Looks like maybe a date....1656?   1856?

[japeflakes]

What is that in photo 1 behind Tom.  At first glance I thought it was a thick tree trunk, but it looks more like a notice board or even an old grave stone.  I can't make out anything written/engraved on it though.

Could be an advert

[seemex]

Sorry Japeflakes, we must have posted at the same time. Its a sign but can't read it

[Trishanne]

Could the 2nd photo be a hotel, (maybe Park Hotel ) There seem to be a lot of rooms for a private house.

[seemex]

 Park hotel would fit in the PA and H in photo.  Any idea which city?

[Trishanne]

I did mention Park Hotel rather tongue in cheek. I have just noticed there is a sign on a post on the left hand side of photo, but it is at the wrong angle to read it.

[seemex]

The "PA and H" seem to be just hanging in mid air!

[Gadget]

Another thought about the PA and H, given the leaning notice board on the left  - it could even b be 'Parish Hall'

[seemex]

I've been looking on Google around Warrington as the Beesley family lived there at some point, but that wall is stone and everything I see around there seems to be brick. "Parish Hall" is a good guess. I also see there's a "Paddington" and "Padgate" in the Warrington area. I wish I could enhance that sign better.