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A Memory Of Heswall Children's Hospital

Anybody remember me in Heswall Children’s Hospital. My name then was Veronica Roberts I had a RTA on the way home from school beginning of summer 1957.I had a broken leg, concussion and a broken nose. I had my 5th ...Read more

A memory of Heswall by Veronica Kelly

Tosh And I And Easy Pickings

Tosh and I and easy pickings Hi everyone, It's me again with the continuation of my wee story. I was taken by surprise how many people liked and responded to the ...Read more

A memory of Newarthill by Peter Laird

Reflections Of My Life

I was born in Argoed Blackwood in a condemned house by candlelight in 1950 We moved to 26 Underwood road Oakdale when I was still quite young. I can still remember so much from all those years ago. The Bic. Browns, Parry, Yem ...Read more

A memory of Oakdale by Gian Singh

Newarthill 1950/60s Tosh And I Part 2

Like everyone else growing up in Newarthill, life wasn’t easy, as times were tough in the 50s and 60s and I suppose in many ways it is today. But back then people really had nothing, but one thing I do remember - ...Read more

A memory of Newarthill by Peter Laird

The Rec!

Ah yes, The Rec!  Scene of many a battle and many a cup final, in later years there was romance!  You could get through the hedge and down onto the railway line to put halfpennies on the line that got flattened by trains as they ran over ...Read more

A memory of Little Sutton by Stephen Owen

Barrow Hill

My father bought the land on Barrow Hill, and built a house called Carrick Lodge (1961). I am not sure that everyone at the bottom of the hill were totally impressed with the house although it did not effect the view. We did have our ...Read more

A memory of Worcester Park in 1946 by Marian Hogan

The Holy Well

In 1977 I was ten years old and the "holy well" as it was known to me was a playground, an escape and a place to watch life in Folkestone happen before my eyes. The channel tunnel consigned all this to memory. I would walk from my house in Cheriton during the long summer break from school.

A memory of Folkestone in 1977 by Stephen Page

Eskdale Cumbria And Another Hectic Break

My son Matthew provided the opportunity to once again retrace our well worn steps around this beautiful county and in particular The Lake District. As is our norm it was non-stop driving and walking, although ...Read more

A memory of Ambleside by ducatee

Fetherstone School Dances.

Did any of you guys go to the weekly dances at featherstone Rd School? The regular band were called "Jeff & The Dreamers" I was in a band who played regularly in their break, we were called"The Avengers". (I think it was ...Read more

A memory of Southall by Roy. Pryer.

Breaking Through The Channel Tunnel

I cannot remember the date, but my husband's cousin was the first man to break through to France when building the channel tunnel. My husband's family have lived and worked in Folkestone all their lives and were ...Read more

A memory of Folkestone by Frances Fagg

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Caption For Wallasey, The Village C1955

Linking Harrison Drive and Breck Road, Wallasey Village has always been just that; no Road, Drive, Way or other title, because it doesn't need it.

Caption For Gatley, The Hotel And Parish Church C1955

Built of red brick, the church of St James the Apostle was erected in 1881 with seating for 250 parishioners.

Caption For Acle, Upton Dyke C1965

From Acle to Yarmouth the Bure flows through low-lying, flat marshland with few trees to break the skyline.

Caption For Harwich, The High Lighthouse C1955

A nine-sided tower of white brick, the High Lighthouse is Harwich's most striking feature.

Caption For Coniston, From Church Tower 1906

This view from the church tower was taken looking towards the wooded slopes of High Guards and up the valley of the Yewdale Beck. The

Caption For Swaffham, Market Place 1891

This admirable market town, with its Queen Anne and Georgian buildings, was once hailed as 'the Montpellier of England'.

Caption For Durham, Shire Hall 1921

Built of red brick, the Shire Hall was designed by local architects H Barnes and F E Coates, and was completed in 1898.

Caption For South Harting, Church Of St Mary And St Gabriel 1906

Familiar to many, the church nestles in the shelter of the South Downs.

Caption For Tredegar, Largest Block Of Coal Plaque C1955

Aneurin Bevin, Tredegar's most famous son, wrote of the coalminer's lot: 'In other trades, there are a thousand diversions to break the monotony of the work - the passing traffic, the morning newspaper

Caption For Coniston, From Church Tower 1906

This view from the church tower looks towards the wooded slopes of High Guards and up the valley of the Yewdale Beck. The

Caption For Scarborough, Peasholm Park C1955

These ornamental pools are located higher up the valley and are fed by Peasholm Beck. The

Caption For Huttoft, The Church C1960

The village lies three miles inland along what passes for a ridge in this flat country between the Wolds and the sand dunes.

Caption For Accrington, 2004

The main change visible here is in the road system, with a one-way system operating from Broadway and the road surface being mainly brick. The

Caption For Worksop, Victoria Square C1955

From Bridge Street we head north towards Victoria Square over the Chesterfield Canal, whose bridge parapets are in the foreground.

Caption For North Tidworth, Holy Trinity Church C1965

Holy Trinity is in North Tidworth, the centre of the civilian area.

Caption For Offord Cluny, The Church 1906

The manor of Offord Cluny was held by the monks of Cluny from 1086.

Caption For Dunsop Bridge, The Bridge C1960

This fine stone bridge is not unlike the one at Higher Brock. The

Caption For Saltburn By The Sea, Zetland Hotel 1925

The Promenade of Saltburn is dominated by the impressive edifice of the Zetland Hotel.

Caption For Horsham, Brighton Road 1899

Two phases of Victorian expansion are shown here in this view along the Brighton Road heading south-east from the town.

Caption For Crouch End, Christ Church, Crouch End Hill C1965

Standing high above the town centre and attractively sited on the crown of the hill, the church with its elegant broach spire was designed by Sir Arthur Blomfield in c1861, but not completed until 1881

Caption For Gilling West, Village 1913

We are looking east towards the bridge over the beck. The

Caption For Aylesbury, Canal And Hills And Partridges Lock 1897

This view looks south-west along the canal past the last lock, No 16, Hills and Partridges Lock, to Park Street Bridge.

Caption For Freshwater Bay, The Beach C1965

Tennyson's gaunt figure could often be seen walking the beach in Victorian times.

Caption For Freshwater Bay, The Beach C1965

Tennyson's gaunt figure could often be seen walking the beach in Victorian times.