Staines
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Map of Middlesex
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Staines books (26 available)
- 77 photos on Staines appear in 4 Frith books - View photos of Staines
- Read extracts and see photos from these books on Staines and Middlesex
Staines memories
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Near ''The Lammas
1954-1959, say?? Perhaps earlier too. This section of the River looks v. close to the area off the top of Thames or Bridge Street (?) known as The Staines "Lammas". A number of pools and play areas, with a swimming pool set into the River itself. Such a trek by 'bus to get there. I don't think anyone would do it today. But we did and we thought it a wonderful treat.
Although there were many hardships for most families, at least Mother wasn't a slave to technology or guilt. Part of her 'work' was to take us out and about. To enjoy life with us wherever possible. A 'takeaway' was occasional Fish and Chips or a 'bag' of hot ...read more here
Contributed by Olivia R-S
The Weir
See my comments under photo S175052 - Penton Hook Lock - about the wooden weir you can just see in the middle of this image.
Contributed by Ruth Sharville
Middlesex memories
Near ''The Lammas
1954-1959, say?? Perhaps earlier too. This section of the River looks v. close to the area off the top of Thames or Bridge Street (?) known as The Staines "Lammas". A number of pools and play areas, with a swimming pool set into the River itself. Such a trek by 'bus to get there. I don't think anyone would do it today. But we did and we thought it a wonderful treat.
Although there were many hardships for most families, at least Mother wasn't a slave to technology or guilt. Part of her 'work' was to take us out and about. To enjoy life with us wherever possible. A 'takeaway' was occasional Fish and Chips or a 'bag' of hot ...read more here
A memory of Staines contributed by Olivia R-S
The Weir
See my comments under photo S175052 - Penton Hook Lock - about the wooden weir you can just see in the middle of this image.
A memory of Staines contributed by Ruth Sharville
Extracts From Staines & Middlesex books
Staines High Street has been largely rebuilt since this picture was taken. The building in the centre, just to the left of the lamp standard, is the Staines Iron Works. A coach and horses passing through the town at this date must be one of the last revivals of the great coaching days.
An extract from from"Surrey Photographic Memories".
The centre of Staines, like that of many other towns in the vicinity of London, has been rebuilt during the last century. The Colonial & American Meat Stores (right) are next to the emporium owned by Charles Cox, which is followed by Watson's, selling toys and fancy goods. This shop, in Manchester House, also acted as a registry office for those seeking domestic servants. Just by the lamp standard (centre right), and with its own premises decorated with two lanterns, are the Staines Iron Works. Across the street are the printing works and offices of the Staines Advertiser.
An extract from from"Surrey Revisited Photographic Memories".
Sumptuous Victorian houseboats line the River Thames on ‘Boat House Reach’, close to the bridge. Luxurious houseboats - many of them for hire - were places for summer relaxation, allowing their inhabitants to sit on the deck and enjoy the tranquil river.
An extract from from"Surrey Photographic Memories".
Guiding a punt - and its ‘fair inhabitants’ - towards the graceful arches of Staines Bridge. Punting was extremely popular with both sexes from the late 1890s, especially the method of ‘pricking’, rather than walking the length of the punt with the punt pole.
An extract from from"Surrey Photographic Memories".
The graceful three-arched bridge over the Thames was rebuilt in 1832 by John and George Rennie, close to the site of the many bridges that have crossed the Thames since the Romans first spanned it. On the opposite side of the bridge is the Swan Hotel. Today, punts are no longer available for hire.
An extract from from"Surrey Photographic Memories".