Hopwas, Staffordshire

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

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 Hopwas. 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 Hopwas, 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 Hopwas
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Hopwas in 1965

Old Maps of Hopwas

Historic Maps of Hopwas and the local area.

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Map of Hopwas in 1899

Map of Hopwas in 1901-1902

Map of Hopwas in 1921

Map of Hopwas in 1946

Map of Hopwas in 1900

Sheet Maps of Hopwas

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

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Shows Hopwas in 1831

Shows Hopwas in 1901

Shows Hopwas in 1919

Shows Hopwas in 1834

Shows Hopwas in 1834

Shows Hopwas in 1831

Books about Hopwas
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39 photo books on Hopwas and the surrounding area.

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Cover image of Sutton Coldfield - A History & Celebration

Cover image of Walsall - A History & Celebration

Cover image of West Midlands Photographic Memories

Cover image of A Taste of The West Midlands

Cover image of West Midlands Living Memories

Memories of Hopwas
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The Harpers

I remember this view very well, though by 1965, I'd married and left the village. We lived at the top of Nursery Lane, No 37. My dad worked at the Nursery. I remember Ann's mum and their bungalow being built. I was a frequent visitor to Myra and Harry Harper's bungalow as their son, Alan, was a pal. Alan is now Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of the Church of Ireland. Quite a leap from Hopwas! I can remember Alan and I ...see more

Hopwas, the Canal from Dixons Bridge c1965

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Nursery Lane Bridge

I think that the photograph was taken in 1965 as the photo shows me and my brother David Jones fishing from the bottom of the garden of 4 Nursery Lane. I was born in 1955 in Tamworth and we moved to Hopwas in April of 1961 when I was just 8 years old and my brother 5 years old. I think that I look about 12 in the photo? The bungalow was built in part of the house next door's garden which was owned by Len Harper. ...see more

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Nursery Lane Bridge