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1944 Vi Flying Bomb

This isn't really a memory because I was too young at the time. I was born in a timber bungalow called "Midway" on Lowford Hill, Bursledon in April 1942. Dad was working at the Follands aircraft factory at that time, building war ...Read more

A memory of Bursledon by Nigel Olliver

My Early Years

On the 2nd September 1952 I was born at Manor Farm. I lived there with my parents, my maternal grandfather and two older brothers. I know my grandmother was alive when I was born but, unfortunately died soon after. My grandfather ...Read more

A memory of Yealand Conyers in 1952 by Sue Tomlinson

A Little Bit Of Chudleigh History

When a boy, my father, Donald William Stevens, used to show visitors through the Pixie caves for 1/2d per person, with the light from a candle for illumination. After WWII he followed in his father's (William Henry ...Read more

A memory of Chudleigh by Richard Stevens

Reminiscing

I was born in NW London. My first visit to Woburn Sands was about 1950 when my Uncle Ted and Aunt Ada moved here. They lived at the 'Dene' Aspley Hill. Aunt Ada did the housework for Mrs Russell the owner of the 'Dene' and my uncle ...Read more

A memory of Woburn Sands in 1950 by Roy Batham

Great Part Of The Village

1970's and 80's: We had a great childhood playing at this end of the village. It was quiet except for the cars of people that lived up here. Everyone knew each other. My old house is in the background, all you can see is the ...Read more

A memory of Polgooth in 1980 by Tami Cross Halls

60 Years On And I Still Love It!

My Auntie May Howard and her husband Frank, from St. Helens, had a wooden holiday bungalow she called Homestead in Dee Avenue Talacre - it was definitely 1961 onwards and possibly just before that and the community centre ...Read more

A memory of Talacre by joan.bohan

Talke A Forgotten Village

As you proceed north along the A34 towards the Cheshire border you will approach Talke traffic lights and on the left and right side of the road there are two areas of grassed land. This grassed area was once the village of ...Read more

A memory of Talke in 1959

Woofy And The Bungalow.

I was in Founders house 1962 - 64. Mr Gentry (Duck Billed Platypus) was housemaster and Twiggy his wife (thin as a lathe she was). I decided to get into bricklaying and ended up with Mr Cliffe as our building teacher (Woofy) was ...Read more

A memory of Tiffield by Philip Kellett

Summer Holidays At Tyn Y Morfa

In the early 60s we used to travel to Talacre for a fortnight holiday in a caravan. One year my parents didn't pre-book but we travelled from Liverpool on the off chance we would find a place. I remember my father ...Read more

A memory of Tyn-y-Morfa by Nancy Bell

Working At Langenhoe Hall

Between July 1932 and November 1932 my Father, Mr F.G.Gaskin, worked for Mrs Judge of Langenhoe Hall, (Mr Hawkeswood) as an estate carpenter. He returned in 1933 to build a bungalow for Mr Baleman. I believe my Aunt and ...Read more

A memory of Langenhoe Hall by Angela Lawrence

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Caption For Sulby, Footbridge And Primrose Hill 1894

The Manx Electric Railway was quick to capitalise on the popularity of Sulby Glen by offering personally conducted tours.

Caption For Exmouth, Beach Bungalows 1906

In earlier days a beach community existed: numerous bungalows were built on the sands of the Exe estuary, particularly on the long spit of land known as Dawlish Warren, which stretches to

Caption For Sherington, Church Road C1965

Further up Church Road, we are looking at the backs of 18th-century houses on Church End, the lane which leads to the medieval parish church of St Laud, out of shot to the left.

Caption For Milford On Sea, C1955

Milford developed into a seaside resort in the 19th century, and there are many Victorian and Edwardian houses and bungalows.

Caption For Snettisham, Queen Alexandra's Bungalow 1908

The bungalow was situated on the beach for the convenience of Her Majesty.

Caption For Over, The Lanes C1967

Children walk along the road with their mother.

Caption For Hutton Rudby, The Church And The Bridge C1965

The white-walled bungalow in the foreground looks a little incongruous in this view of the centre of Hutton, which shows the bridge over the River Leven in the background.

Caption For Hinderwell, C1960

Close to the junction of Runswick Lane with the High Street, we see a number of what appear to be recently completed bungalows - very much in vogue in the 1950's and 60's.

Caption For Basildon, Long Riding C1960

The Basildon Development Corporation aimed at providing a wide range of different types of housing—both for visual reasons, and also to attract residents from different income-groups.

Caption For Newton, Beach Bungalows C1950

This view shows the beach bungalows which were built right behind the top of the beach.

Caption For Woolston, Hillock Lane C1955

A suburb to the east of Warrington, this is still a mainly residential street.

Caption For Wimbish, The Village Shop C1950

The bungalow on the left serves as a shop, and the vehicle outside belonged to Fred Derby & Sons.

Caption For Laindon, Wash Road C1955

The first-named is just out of shot, beyond the bungalows, though several of the others have gone.

Caption For Over, Fen Lane C1965

Fen Lane lives up to its name, with farm vehicles and horses being the main traffic.

Caption For Thames Ditton, The Bridge C1960

This is the private footbridge to the island at Thames Ditton.

Caption For High Ham, The Village C1965

The King's Head still stands beside the road, which drops north from the village to the moors below.

Caption For Barmston, South Cliff Bungalows C1955

On a fine summer's day, these bungalows must have looked ideal to the prospective buyer with clean sea air and a beautiful view.

Caption For Richmond, Millgate C1965

A similar view to 59493 shows an improved road surface, the aged persons' bungalows which replaced the Corporation School in about 1960, modern window-frames, and TV aerials.

Caption For Richmond, Millgate C1965

A similar view to 59493 shows an improved road surface, the aged persons' bungalows which replaced the Corporation School in about 1960, modern window-frames, and TV aerials.

Caption For Oulton, Hoisting Sail C1955

The yacht is passing by the north side of the Broad, with 1930s bungalows along the frontage.

Caption For Laindon, View From St Nicholas Church C1960

The bungalows along Church Road are fairly representative of the kind of housing to be seen in Laindon before the New Town came.

Caption For Romford, Warren Drive, Elm Park C1950

Warren Drive with its neat bungalows and semi-detached homes provides the northern border of the Elm Park Estate, an impressive residential development inspired by the extension of the District Line

Caption For Laindon, Church Road C1955

The bungalows along Church Road are fairly representative of the kind of housing to be seen in Laindon before the New Town came.

Caption For Laindon, Church Road C1955

The bungalows along Church Road are fairly representative of the kind of housing to be seen in Laindon before the New Town came.