Dorney, Buckinghamshire

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

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 Dorney. 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 Dorney, 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 Dorney
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Dorney in 1951

Dorney in 1950

Old Maps of Dorney

Historic Maps of Dorney and the local area.

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Map of Dorney in 1896

Map of Dorney in 1897-1909

Map of Dorney in 1920

Map of Dorney in 1945

Map of Dorney in 1910

Sheet Maps of Dorney

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

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Shows Dorney in 1816

Shows Dorney in 1897

Shows Dorney in 1919

Shows Dorney in 1822

Shows Dorney in 1816

Books about Dorney
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89 photo books on Dorney and the surrounding area.

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Cover image of Windsor - A History and Celebration

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Cover image of Maidenhead - A History and Celebration

Cover image of Maidenhead Photographic Memories

Cover image of Staines - A History and Celebration

Cover image of High Wycombe - A History & Celebration

Memories of Dorney
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Bell Ringing

The is the church I was baptised in. As I child I used to go bell ringing here (St James the Less). We used to climb up the very narrow stairwell being very careful not to slip. Every week we used to practise. There were six bells and I used to ring No.4. Our teacher would stress to us not to break the stay as it was very expensive to replace so I always felt nervous ringing the bell. Goodness knows what it must have ...see more

Dorney, Church of St James the Less c1955

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Added 16 April 2007

Picking Wild Violets

My friend Jean and I used to pick wild violets in the wood just along the towpath on the right hand side of this picture. The wood was a carpet of yellow celandines in Spring and the scent from the wild violets was reward in itself. We lived in Dorney Reach so most of our childhood was spent by the river Thames. Further back from this picture on the other side of the riverbank was Monkey Island Hotel.