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Maps

40 maps found.

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.

Great Meal & Lovely Landlord

The Tea Rooms are charming and re thatching has taken place (every 10 years), the food served by the charming lady was superb and affordable. I glanced into the lovers nook and it is very cosy, afterwards a pleasant walk ...Read more

A memory of Crockerton in 2007 by Keith Rattray

The Last Village Policeman Keith Brookes

My wife, family and I jumped at the chance of moving to Roxwell in 1982 for me to take over the position of resident Police Officer for Roxwell and its surrounding area.  It transpired to be the best move we ...Read more

A memory of Roxwell in 1998 by keithmbrookes

Uk Honeymoon

We'd been married some four years before we could afford to take our honeymoon trip; our little daughter was just a year old. I'd never been "east of Boston", and air travel with a toddler was a challenge. Nevertheless, this was ...Read more

A memory of Chipping Campden in 1997 by Jill Murtagh

Mind Reader

My wife and I, were to go to the Alford Carnival where upon on going through the Turn style; still clutching the change given to me on paying for our tickets, there was a man which was stood some twenty feet away from the ...Read more

A memory of Alford in 1990 by Roland Mitchell

Old Times While Working At Tesco Borehamwood

I worked at Tesco, Borehamwood approx 1982 to to approx 1987, which was situated where the old bowling alley once was. I have fond memories of working there, although it was hard work, the ...Read more

A memory of Ridge in 1982 by Sue Young

First Step On The Ladder

My brother and his wife, having met at 14, got married at 20. My brother was an apprentice motor mechanic and his fiance a trainee hotel receptionist, so money was tight and they had no idea where they were going to live and ...Read more

A memory of London in 1980 by Carol Fisher

Sinderhope Methodist Chapel (Pioneer Christian Youth Hostel)

Allendale - 'Happy Memories and Great Days' In about 1973 an 'interdenominational' group of dedicated visionary young people, many from Tyneside Youth for Christ (Elim Church), based ...Read more

A memory of Allendale Town in 1974 by David Armstrong

Hilden Manor

In 1971 I was a lad of 15 and had made friends with some people living behind the Hilden Manor. The owner wanted needed help to dig out a large pond in his back garden, so I volunteered with his two sons to hand dig this pond in the ...Read more

A memory of Hildenborough in 1971 by Stuart Nolan

Living In The Village

My family have lived in Eccleston for 45 years plus. My sister was born in the Manor House in the village itself some 39 years ago, she will kill me for that, at this point it was always said that her and Mr Wood were the only ...Read more

A memory of Eccleston in 1970 by Kaz Davies

Fond Memories Of Invergowrie, With Mr,Mrs Bell..

I visited Invergowrie with my husband to be (Alec bell) who"s mum and dad lived in the lovely village ( Elizabeth , could be Tom not sure now) it was a really fabulous place and we stayed for a week, ...Read more

A memory of Invergowrie in 1968 by Irene Wright

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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