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Monton Eccles

I was born in Monton, lived in Monton during my childhood and moved to Eccles. I went to Eccles Parish School which at the time was run by nuns. They taught us pretty well and watched over us even when we washed our hands, and if anyone ...Read more

A memory of Eccles in 1973 by R. Sultan

Rivacre Baths.

For those who never saw (or may have forgotten), the photo shows the view you had after coming in through the main entrance. The large fountain can be seen in the foreground, and was enjoyed by many children as they ran around ...Read more

A memory of Little Sutton in 1947 by David Copnall

Great Uncle John Street

I can remember visiting Warnham when I was very young, with my parents and brother Ron. We stayed with great uncle John, who was blind. I believe his wife's name was May, but  I am not  sure. My brother kicked a ...Read more

A memory of Warnham Court School by Evelyn Mould

Artists

Groups of artists would visit in summer and stay at The Feathers Hotel.  After breakfast they would choose their locations, some at the church, some at the castle, others would be in the middle of Broad Street.  They would set up their stools ...Read more

A memory of Ludlow in 1955 by Charlotte Gatling

Broadway Lido.....My Home

Yes.....the Broadway Lidi was my home. I am Stuart Smith, my father Gordon Smith was the first manager (well, they called it superintendent then) at the Lido. We moved there when I was about 3 years old, and lived in a ...Read more

A memory of Bridgwater in 1960 by Stuart Smith

Living In Queens Avenue And Going To School

I was three when we moved to Muswell Hill in 1951. My parents had both been in the forces and it was difficult to find accommodation for a family. My grandmother knew a Mr. Wood, he was a judge. His son ...Read more

A memory of Muswell Hill in 1953 by Susan Morley

My Memories Of Salford

I was born in the upstairs back room of my maternal Gran's house at 20 John Street, Pendleton. I was told there was an air raid going on at the time. My first school was John Street where there was a play ground on the roof, but ...Read more

A memory of Salford in 1951 by Mal Woods

My Childhood

Hi, I was born and raised in Crewe until I was 18 when I joined the WRAF. My school was Brierely St. Secondary Modern School and my maiden name was Chesworth. I have many fond memories of my time there and would love to hear from anyone ...Read more

A memory of Crewe by Lynne Wald

Shopping With My Mum In Heathfield...

I remember in the 1960s going to Heathfield with Mum on the bus (we lived at Corner Farm, Swife Lane). We would go shopping and often would go into the Bluebird. Seeing that name in this picture brought all ...Read more

A memory of Heathfield in 1965 by Sally Semple

Happy Times

I WAS BROUGHT UP IN BROAD HINTON AND LIVED AT 14 THE CROFT ITS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE. I HAVE SO MANY HAPPY MEMORIES FROM WHEN I WAS YOUNG PLAYING ON THE TOP BANK.

A memory of Broad Hinton by Dominic Rogers

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Caption For Caister On Sea, Pleasure Flights Over Great Yarmouth C1955

A short flight in this light aircraft, even just a few hundred feet up, would give the sightseeing holidaymaker a marvellous view of both the coastline and the Broads inland.

Caption For Dover, Esplanade 1899

Here we have a magnificent view of the broad sweep of the breezy seafront at Dover, with the castle overshadowing the town from four hundred feet above, and the Roman Pharos clearly visible beside the

Caption For Dover, Esplanade 1899

Here we have a magnificent view of the broad sweep of the breezy seafront at Dover, with the castle overshadowing the town from four hundred feet above, and the Roman Pharos clearly visible beside the

Caption For Whatstandwell, The Valley C1955

The broad valley of the Derwent near Whatstandwell opens out between well-wooded sides, as we can see in this picture.

Caption For Oxford, Balliol College And Martyrs' Memorial 1900

To the right of Balliol College is the famous Martyrs' Memorial, commemorating the 16th-century Protestant martyrs Latimer, Ridley and Cranmer, who were burned at the stake in nearby Broad Street.

Caption For Coltishall, The Lock 1902

This pretty river between Coltishall and Aylsham has three locks and seven bridges, creating quite a bit of work for the boat crews.

Caption For London, The County Hall C1955

This colossal building, once home of the controversial Greater London Council, was designed by Ralph Knott and begun in 1912.

Caption For Torquay, Fleet Street 1906

Running above the course of the Flete brook, this broad street, now one of Torquay's premiere shopping malls, was constructed in 1865 to replace the narrow lane of slums and fishermen's cottages that originally

Caption For Odiham, View From Canal Bridge 1924

The winding hole (where boats are turned) lies to the east of and adjacent to the Great Wharf.

Caption For Honiton, High Street C1960

The High Street again, and a much busier scene is shown.

Caption For Bude, The Town 1929

With its shallow sandy bays, broad grassy downs, civic gardens, and terraces of unpretentious lodging houses, Bude is almost completely an Edwardian construction.

Caption For Stokesby, The Ferry Inn C1935

Many of the inns along the broads contain the word 'Ferry', commemorating long-gone crossing points.

Caption For Oxford, Broad Street 1897

Two of Oxford's most famous colleges, Trinity and Balliol, stand on the left side of Broad Street, famous for its bookshops, among which is Blackwell's.

Caption For Falmouth, Penryn From Viaduct 1890

At the top of the town Brunel's Great Western Railway crossed the broad wooded valley on a mighty viaduct.

Caption For Monks Eleigh, The Street C1955

While wheat straw is often used as the roofing material, the chances are that these houses will be thatched with longer-lasting reed from the Broads.

Caption For Ryde, Union Street 1913

The shop awnings and broad-brimmed hats provide welcome relief from the glare of the sun as pedestrians stroll up and down to the seashore.

Caption For Plaxtol, Rectory 1901

Before its restoration, Plaxtol's church was an almost complete 17th-century creation, with a fine hammerbeam roof and an ancient reredos.

Caption For Ormesby, Broad 1891

Unlike most broads, Ormesby is accessible by road rather than river and preserves a quietness not usually found during holiday periods.

Caption For Broad Chalke, The Lych Gate C1955

This elaborate entrance to the church at Broad Chalke, near Salisbury, has been well-maintained throughout the years.

Caption For Westbourne, The Beach 1918

Spacious houses and hotels are situated around a dramatic woodland chine leading down to the sea.

Caption For Littlehampton, South Terrace 1890

Although called a terrace, the houses are by numerous builders and unified by broad style alone.

Caption For Wroxham, On The Bure 1921

Wroxham is at the western gateway to the Broads, and profited greatly from the late 19th-century boom in 'messing about in boats'.

Caption For North Cheam, London Road C1955

The broad expanse of the A24 London Road heading towards Stonecot Hill and Morden is lined with parked cars and bicycles outside the shops.

Caption For Evesham, Bell Tower From The Avon 1892

At the centre of a broad vale, rich in market gardens and fruit orchards, and to which it gives its name, lies Evesham.