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919 Argyle Street 1961 To 1966

My grandparents lived at 919 Argyle Street for many years and as a child my mum, sister and I lived with them, it was cramped, very cramped, and when I had mumps I slept in grannie's bed in the "hole in the wall" and ...Read more

A memory of Glasgow by Michael Bodger

Triggered A Few More Memories

Waterloo in the 1940s to 1950s My early memories are of Waterloo where I used to live at Winchester Avenue until 1958. My father died there in 1989. On College Road there were air raid shelters which me and ...Read more

A memory of Waterloo by Graham White

Born In Fairford 1939 Left 1957 I Still Call It Home Prim Clements

My family moved to Fairford with Rev Gibbs? 1937, I always lived at Victory Villas, went to infants school, Farmors School and Cirencester Grammar School, worked at Busbys garage. ...Read more

A memory of Fairford in 1957 by Primrose Croteau

Cockey Joe

Does anyone remember when the prefabs were being torn-down, Cockey Joe was working for the demolition firm, a couple of hours "here and there" I think, anyways I remember seeing him up on the gable end of one, swinging a mash, ...Read more

A memory of Fishcross by Charlie Bradley

Ice Cream Van At Rossal Beach & Fleetwood

My grandfather Walter owned the Mr Softie ice-cream van that operated around Rossal beach & Fleetwood. I am looking for anyone that may have pictures of that van on the sea wall there? Gary

A memory of Fleetwood in 1966 by Gary Hurst

Webburn Lodge Formerly Lower Lodge

GRADE 11 LISTED. House, formerly the south lodge of Buckland Court (q.v.). Probably mid C19; simplified Tudor style. Granite rubble. Slated roofs. Large granite ashlar chimneystack on ridge in ...Read more

A memory of Buckland in the Moor in 1890 by Francis Hutchinson

School Days

I remember well my days at Old Hartley School, it was a tough little school as I remember. The headmistress was very strict and the teachers were none too slow to administer the cane. But it holds the best memories of my ...Read more

A memory of Hartley in 1961 by Graham Barnett

Twelve Happy Months

I was born in Nant Gwynant in 1925 and lived there for the first 20 years of my life. In 1944 I was drafted into the army and served in German and Italy. Upon release in 1947, I decided to try and make a career in ...Read more

A memory of Nantgwynant by Gwilym Evans

Love That Place!

Born at Petersfield in 1940, my first home was Berry Cottage, down Sandy Lane, opposite Sibley's farm. Berry cottage had only 4 rooms (2 up and 2 down), no running water, only a well and later a tap down in the lane. I remember ...Read more

A memory of Rake Firs in 1940 by Monica Stewart

St Malachys Primary School 1951 To 1956

I was born in Manchester in 1945, and moved with my family to Kingsly Crescent Collyhurst flats. My father died in 1948, and my mother, brother Joe and I moved to Elizabeth-Ann Street, Collyhurst, where ...Read more

A memory of Collyhurst in 1951 by Vincent Stevenson

Captions

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Caption For Sandwich, The Barbican 1914

Opposite is a garage, and on the wall is an advertisement for Rigden & Son, Decorators and Plumbers.

Caption For Overton, St Mary's Church C1955

The church has 13th-century walls, 14th-century arches supported by Norman piers and a fascinating old door.

Caption For Chepstow, Cocktail Bar, Meads Hotel And Country Club 1950

The large barrel on the left would seem at odds with the notion of a cocktail bar today, not to mention the array of fuse boxes and meters on the wall.

Caption For Cadgwith, C1910

The walls were at least two feet thick and, in some buildings, even thicker - with handy hidden rooms that could be used to conceal both contraband and smugglers.

Caption For Bucks Mills, From Beach C1890

The little sea wall on the beach is topped by a fine selection of winches and windlasses, all essential for hauling boats up the beach and clear of storms.

Caption For Aldeburgh, Slaughden Quay 1894

The quay experienced considerable sea erosion, and by 1910 only part of the wall

Caption For Howth, Harbour And Front 1897

A peaceful view of Howth harbour, looking along the sea wall towards the tower and the east pier.

Caption For London, The Tower Of London, Martin Tower C1930

This tower is on the north-east corner of the fortress's inner wall.

Caption For Reading, Caversham Court C1955

Caversham Court, which was near St Peter's Parish Church, was demolished in 1933, although 17th-century stables and garden walls remain.

Caption For Redditch, The Parade, Church Green West C1950

Buckley`s, in the centre here, is still recognisable, although the lettering on the end wall has been removed and the awnings have gone.

Caption For Sidmouth, Esplanade 1904

The sea wall was constructed in 1835 and the shingle beach can be clearly seen.

Caption For Sheringham, The Church 1894

Noble trees cluster round the churchyard wall.

Caption For Chatsworth, The Sculpture Hall C1876

Here classical marble sculptures line the walls and floor, to be shared with the thousands of visitors who annually come to `the Palace of the Peak`.

Caption For Histon, High Street C1965

Small shops on the other side of the street sell Lyons cakes, Woodbines, and Walls ice cream.

Caption For Uplyme, The Church C1960

The walls we see here lining the churchyard path have since been removed.

Caption For Brompton, Church View C1960

Perhaps Brompton's greatest claim to fame is that William Wordsworth was married in the parish church of All Saints in 1802 (the churchyard wall is to the right of the photograph).

Caption For Scorton, The Village 1913

The village lies next to Bolton on Swale five miles east of Richmond; it has the largest walled green in the whole of the country.

Caption For Broadway, The Lygon Arms 1899

One of the oldest hotels in the country, The Lygon Arms boasts a 14th-century fireplace set into its 4 feet thick walls.

Caption For Pevensey, The Castle 1894

Within the Roman walled enclosure, William I built his Norman castle and moat in the south-eastern corner.

Caption For Market Harborough, Old Grammar School C1960

Wooden arches on stone pillars support the timbered walls and gables of this little gem.

Caption For Hemingford Grey, Church Lane C1960

To prevent accidents, a wall has been built along the riverbank and a small green provided as a turning point for vehicles.

Caption For Wellington, Market Square 1903

Notice all the evidence of day-to-day trade, especially the delivery boys with parcels or newspapers.

Caption For Launceston, Southgate Street 1906

This illustrious town, often called the gateway to Cornwall, crowns the dark hill that rises from the valley of the tiny River Kensey.

Caption For Dartmouth, New Quay 1890

Before that, ships tied up at the churchyard wall of St Saviour's, the tower of which, built in 1631, can be seen in the centre.