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Maps

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1898, Axford Ref. RNE629293
1945, Axford Ref. NPO629294
1895, Axford Ref. RNE629294
1897-1899, Axford Ref. RNC629293
1940, Axford Ref. NPO629293
1919, Axford Ref. POP629293
1919, Axford Ref. POP629294
1894, Axford Ref. HOSM36618
1899, Axford Ref. HOSM36619
1897-1900, Axford Ref. RNC629294
1919, Alford Ref. POP621418
1898, Alford Ref. RNE621418
1940, Arford Ref. NPO626741
1945, Alford Ref. NPO621418
1923, Alford Ref. POP621419
1899, Alford Ref. RNC621418
1899, Alford Ref. RNE621419
1895, Arford Ref. RNE626741
1919, Arford Ref. POP626741
1946, Alford Ref. NPO621419

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Memories

243 memories found. Showing results 1 to 10.

1947 Onward

I also remember there was a slaughter house on (think it was) Blackwater Street, or it could have been Toad Lane. There was a pub across from it called Dusty Miller that was next door to Marsh's cafe. I too remember the shop on ...Read more

A memory of Rochdale in 1959 by Lennie Capuano

1956 1960

My dad bought a brand new house on Craigwell Avenue in 1956. Builder was William Old. I was 4. The house was blue and yellow, 4 houses up on the left from Newberries Avenue. The construction went on for at least two years after moving in. ...Read more

A memory of Radlett in 1956 by Robin Thompson

1976 Radford Blvd,Nottingham.

In 1976 my partner and I rented the ground floor flat of number 73 Radford blvd,Radford Nottingham,I was pregnant at the time and this flat was my baby's first home,I can,t say that I was happy living there ,I was ...Read more

A memory of Old Basford

A Brauton Boy

I was born in Braunton in 1938. I am now 75 yrs of age residing in Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire where I have lived for the past 42 years. I have visited many countries in my life including a National Service stint for two and ...Read more

A memory of Braunton in 1930 by Frederick Davies

A Time Warp That Is Thorne

Green Top School - Mrs Bell, headmistress and Mrs Downes (many a child was leathered by her) and I can still hear her screaming nearly 60 years on - bless her. Lessons out on the grass in summer, school dinners by the gate ...Read more

A memory of Thorne in 1960 by David Walton

A Well Spent Life In Stourbridge

Most of my life was spent in Stourbridge although I came from Amblecote and went to school in Wordsley. Mom used to take me to Mary Stevens Park as I took my son in later years. I used to love the swingboat ...Read more

A memory of Stourbridge

A Child Was Born In Bargoed

Born on the 15th April 1950 in my grandparents front room in Bristol Terrace I didn't realize until now what we had in those " good old days". I am a self made millionaire but I would trade all what I have now for those ...Read more

A memory of Bargoed by rthomas

A Very Happy Childhood At Westbury

My name is Andy Pike, getting on a bit now but lovely to read other folks memories of Westbury. Here are a few reminiscences of my childhood in Westbury on Trym in the 50's and 60's. Maybe this will ring a few ...Read more

A memory of Westbury on Trym by waylandpike

An Arreton Childhood

I lived in Arreton from birth until my marriage.  My family consisted of Dad and Mum, my sister Gill, my paternal grandparents and a retired infant teacher Miss Muskett. She taught me at home before I began school at the village ...Read more

A memory of Arreton in 1940 by Pat Phillips

Another School 1959 63

I went to school in Ramsbury from about 1959/1961, I remember the head teacher being a Mr Eastoe, I liked Ramsbury because we all used to gather at the river to go swimmimg, we used to buy an inner tube of a car at the local ...Read more

A memory of Ramsbury in 1959 by Sally Cundall

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Captions

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Caption For Mells, Gay Street C1950

Audrey Axford then ran it until its closure in 1965.

Caption For Alford, Five Sail Mill C1960

At the east end of the town is Alford Mill, a six-storey, five-sail mill built in 1813 by Sam Oxley, an Alford millwright.

Caption For Alford, Five Sail Mill C1960

At the east end of the town is Alford Mill, a six-storey, five-sail mill built in 1813 by Sam Oxley, an Alford millwright.

Caption For Sandhurst, Village 1906

Notice the telegraph poles supplying the new telephone system to those who could afford it.

Caption For Saltburn By The Sea, The Lower Promenade C1955

Another view showing the popularity of Saltburn as a holiday resort in the years which followed the end of the Second World War, but before the advent of the affordable package

Caption For Pangbourne, The Bridge And The Old George 1899

A late 19th-century advertisment for the George Hotel reads: 'This house, being in the centre of the picturesque scenery of Pangbourne, affords every accommodation for tourists, boating parties or anglers

Caption For Fordingbridge, High Street C1960

In very early times Fordingbridge was known simply as 'Forde' , a crossing point of the Avon since prehistoric times.

Caption For Portscatho, 1895

The little concrete pier affords some protection to the fishing boats at Portscatho, although it is barely a harbour.

Caption For Pangbourne, The Bridge And The Old George 1899

A late 19th-century advertisement for the George Hotel reads: 'This house, being in the centre of the picturesque scenery of Pangbourne, affords every accommodation for tourists, boating parties or

Caption For Newbury, The Weavers' Cottages And The Canal C1955

A late 19th-century advertisement for the George Hotel reads: 'This house, being in the centre of the picturesque scenery of Pangbourne, affords every accommodation for tourists, boating parties

Caption For Rainham, Upminster Road C1960

And if you could not afford a television, rent it from DER.

Caption For Ironbridge, From Rotunda 1892

This picture affords us a view across Ironbridge.

Caption For Gloucester, From Robinswood Hill 1904

It now houses the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, and affords massive views of the city and, of course, the cathedral.

Caption For Kingston Upon Thames, And Surbiton 1896

However, such pleasures were really only available to those middle-class people that could afford the time to spend in this fashion.

Caption For Bromsgrove, Old Timbered Houses 1949

A favourite epitaph is that over the graves of Thomas Scaife and Joseph Rutherford, killed in a railway accident: 'My engine now is cold and still, No water does my boiler fill; My coke affords its flames

Caption For Moorsholm, Swindale C1960

Set on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, Moorsholm is surrounded by some beautiful countryside with picturesque lanes affording endless lovely walks.

Caption For Cromer, Garden Street 1894

Many of these houses rented out rooms to summer lodgers who were unable to afford bed and board in more prestigious hotels.

Caption For Bournemouth, Grand Hotel 1895

Even in a class-ridden Victorian society, Bournemouth entertained anyone who could afford to stay in the town.

Caption For Blakeney, High Street C1965

Founded by Nora Clogstoun in 1946, the association is not just concerned with the preservation of these beautiful homes; its primary purpose is to provide affordable homes to rent for local people.

Caption For Charmouth, C1965

His notable pupil in 1820 was Henry Alford (1810-71) who became Dean of Canterbury.

Caption For New Brighton, The Tower 1898

It afforded magnificent views of the Isle of Man, the Welsh mountains and the Lakeland fells from the viewing platform at the top.

Caption For Cheltenham, Winter Gardens 1923

It was built in 1879 to a design by J T Darby, with the intended purpose of providing 'a large concert room and other accessories, calculated to afford recreation and amusement to the upper classes.'

Caption For Guisborough, The Priory 1891

The high stone wall to the left has always afforded the priory grounds with privacy and protection; the grounds have a 'secret garden' quality, and their tranquillity and peace are in sharp contrast

Caption For Ludlow, Lower Broad Street 1892

The Bell Inn with its 'good stabling' is obviously for visitors to the town (those who cannot afford to stay at the Feathers or the Angel), while the Wheatsheaf probably serves an even poorer