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Bulford, Wiltshire
Bulford maps
Historic maps of Bulford and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Bulford maps
Historic map of Bulford
Illustrated Victorian map of Wiltshire
Historic Map of any Bulford postcode
Bulford books
Displaying 3 of 8 books about Bulford and the local area. View all Bulford books
Devizes Town and City Memories
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Chippenham Town and City Memories
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Salisbury Photographic Memories
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2 Bulford photos appear in 1 Frith book titles. You can read extracts and browse photos from these books.
Memories of Bulford
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My husband was stationed here in WWII, and married a girl from Bulford. They divorced but the family ties are strong.
We met the first wife's family and had a wonderful time. Also the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion Vets had a great time revisiting and reminiscing.
Shared on 15 March 2007
Wiltshire memories
Being Con's older brother, my memories go back a bit further, having started school about the day war was declared, going to the village school, with Miss Burling(?) - rumour had it that she changed the spelling of her name from Berlin (for obvious reasons). There are a lot of hazy wartime memories as well which would occupy a lot more... [more]
Shared on 19 October 2009
The post Office was run by a Mrs Titt in the 1950s and the post lady was to be, in later life, my aunty.
Shared on 19 August 2009
Born in Ablington just after the war we moved to Avon Banks, where I lived until married in 1970. My mother's father, mother and brothers (Fenners) all lived in Figheldean. Having read other peoples memories it brought back probably the most enjoyable part of my youth.
Shared on 19 August 2009
I lived at Netheravon from 1968 - 1972 (my father was in the RAF based at Old Sarum) and went to school at St Michaels Figheldean.
I remember we used to go swimming in the mill pool by the weir. I remember nearly drowning there, showing off in deep water under the big tree (still there) near the weir. I... [more]
Shared on 04 August 2009
In 1945, just before VJ day, I moved from Scotland with my mother, to Figheldean Manor, to join my father who was then based at RAF Netheravon. I had never seen houses with flint walls and thatched roofs before, moreover, I had never experienced the type of food that was then available. My first experience of asparagus, watercress, fresh trout and... [more]
Shared on 14 February 2009
Small Arms Corps, Netheravon 1941 - 1945
I'm wondering if anyone can provide me with the exact address of the Small Arms Corps (I believe this is the Camp featured), that existed during the Second World War? My father was a weapons instructor stationed in Netheravon between 1941 and 1945, and I'd like to take him on a trip down memory lane in February. I believe... [more]
Shared on 16 January 2008
I spoke to my Dad last night to share what I found on Cholderton. He grew up in the Cholderton Post Office building in the 20's. He also lived in the cottages in the laneway that leads to St. Nicholas Church. He described it to a tee and was very excited. His name is Cyril Jenkinson and his parents were Edith... [more]
Shared on 24 August 2008
Extracts From Bulford & Wiltshire books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Bulford, inspired by Frith photos.
The importance of Salisbury to the military establishment after the war can be seen in this picture of Fish Row, just behind the Guildhall. A Pickfords lorry is fighting its way along the narrow street, possibly heading for the Military Tailors in the left foreground, or to the Servicemen's Hostel next door.
This is an extract from Salisbury Pocket Album.
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The Cathedral viewed from the south has been a favourite subject for artists—including, of course, Constable. This particular view is from the Old Mill at Harnham, and shows the Mill itself, the river and the water meadows as well as the Cathedral. Harnham Mill is a very old building, dating from around 1500. Like the first photograph in this book, the timeless beauty of this scene... [more]
This is an extract from Salisbury Pocket Album.
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On the Salisbury side of Harnham Bridge, De Vaux Place leads to The Close—the Harnham Gate is at the far end of the wall. Most of the old houses here were built in the 18th and 19th centuries using stone from the remains of the De Vaux College, which was established here by the Bishop to train clergy as early as 1262—probably the first university college... [more]
This is an extract from Salisbury Pocket Album.
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