Dent, Cumbria (near Sedbergh)

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Dent

Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Dent. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs of Dent, but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality.

Old Photos of Dent
45 available

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Dent in 1924

Old Maps of Dent

Historic Maps of Dent and the local area.

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Map of Dent in 1897

Map of Dent in 1903-1904

Map of Dent in 1925

Map of Dent in 1947

Map of Dent in 1907

Sheet Maps of Dent

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Dent and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

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Shows Dent in 1852

Shows Dent in 1903

Shows Dent in 1924

Shows Dent in 1852

Books about Dent
12 available

12 photo books on Dent and the surrounding area.

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Cover image of Kendal - A History and Celebration

Cover image of Grange-over-Sands Photographic Memories

Cover image of Windermere Photographic Memories

Cover image of Furness and Cartmel Peninsulas Photographic Memories

Cover image of Lancaster - A History and Celebration

Cover image of Lancaster, Morecambe and Heysham Photographic Memories

Memories of Dent
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Dent School

In 1946-7 I lived at Peggleside. I can remember the German POWs (who were billeted at Sedbergh Workhouse) clearing the snow off the road to Dent with shovels. Not sure how often the school taxi got us to school but I can remember sitting in class with our overcoats on. There were 3 teachers, Miss Clark (seniors), Mrs Smith (juniors) and Mrs Lilley (infants). I remember one year (1947?) starting school after the summer ...see more

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Added 11 January 2010

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