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Bulkington maps

Historic maps of Bulkington and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis.   View all Bulkington maps

Bulkington map

Historic map of Bulkington

Warwickshire map

Illustrated Victorian map of Warwickshire

Bulkington map

Historic Map of any Bulkington postcode

Bulkington maps
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Bulkington photos

We have no photos of Bulkington, although we do have photos of these nearby places: Chilvers Cotton, Nuneaton

Bulkington books

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Leamington Spa Town and City Memories
Paperback
£13

Warwickshire Photographic Memories
Paperback
£14

Warwick Photographic Memories
Paperback
£13

Bulkington books
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Memories of Bulkington

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Strolling in the Town

The person in the white macintosh walking towards the camera is myself, Bob Vincent with a friend, Peter Watkins. I lived at 4, Shepperton Street, Chllvers Coton (opposite the Vicarage) and Peter lived in Coton Road close to the Arches. I emigrated  with my family to Perth, Western Australia in 1970. We used to frequent the Lido milkbar next to the... [more]

Shared on 01 June 2007 by Robert Vincent.

ABC Minors Club

Seeing the photograph of the old Ritz cinema reminded me of the time when I was a member of the Ritz Minors Club from approx. 1947 until 1952. We all paid 6 old pence to have a morning at the "pictures" watching films like Flash Gordon, Tarzan and many others. As time went on and I reached , what I thought,... [more]

Shared on 02 November 2006 by Donald Baxter.

Barpool Road in the 50's

My Mum's family lived on Barpool road (Nan and Gramps still do) and she often tells us how the kids in the street played together with giant skipping ropes made from the washing line that went across the street. Also about the mischief the gang of kids got up to (all innocent). My mum's family are the Reays, my mum is... [more]

Shared on 19 October 2006 by Beth Clark.

Calling all who lived in meadowside between 1970 and 1980

Hiya all, This is Tracey Vincent (Harland). My family moved to Nuneaton around 1971 and we lived at 99 Meadowside for 9 years we had many friends. Denise and Fred Saxton along with their Children Joanne and Karen. I remember the day my Mam went to the hospital when Joanne was born. In the past  four years my Mam and Dad... [more]

Shared on 24 July 2006 by Tracey Vincent.

Extracts From Bulkington & Warwickshire books

Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Bulkington, inspired by Frith photos.

Leamington Spa Town and City Memories

The River Leam and All Saints' Church from the suspension bridge. On the left, the high walls at the rear of the gardens give an indication of the flood problems associated with living on a river.

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Leamington Spa Town and City Memories

Mrs Hitchman, widow of Dr Hitchman, donated the site for this church together with a large sum of money. St Mary's was built between 1877 and 1878 by John Cundall in brick with a prominent steeple. The interior is brick-lined. The tower was a mere 75 feet high and has been cemented over. In 1875 the old three-decker pulpit was removed and the font re-located. The horse and carriage gives a tranquil... [more]

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Rugby Town and City Memories

To the west of Old Quad (above, 72159) lies Old Big School, surmounted by School House dormitories. In the shallow recess stands a pump which was used by the boys to collect their washing water until washrooms and indoor toilets were installed in 1922. The lozenge-shaped washroom windows can be seen (centre, 72159) on the south side of Old Quad. Cloisters... [more]

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