Maps

520 maps found.

1900, Bettws Ref. RNC639389
1922, Bettws Ref. POP639389
1897 - 1914, Brackla Ref. HOSM38896
1897, Bettws Ref. HOSM37613
1914, Pendre Ref. HOSM51375
1922, Derwen Ref. POP690334
1900, Pendre Ref. RNC803256
1897 - 1914, Hendre Ref. HOSM48126
1947, Bettws Ref. NPO639389
1899-1900, Shelf Ref. RNC829525
1947, Pendre Ref. NPO803256
1922, Pendre Ref. POP803256
1922, Shelf Ref. POP829525
1947, Shelf Ref. NPO829525
1897, Pendre Ref. RNE803256
1897, Shelf Ref. RNE829525
1897, Bettws Ref. RNE639389
1897, Derwen Ref. RNE690334
1947, Derwen Ref. NPO690334
1899-1900, Derwen Ref. RNC690334

Books

2 books found. Showing results 49 to 2.

Memories

348 memories found. Showing results 21 to 30.

Croydon Thornton Heath And Norbury

I was born and brought up in Croydon and although I now live in the Channel Islands I still regard it as my home. I remember living in Northborough Road, Norbury and attending Norbury Manor Infants School only ...Read more

A memory of Croydon in 1963 by Annie Deuchar

Cheadle In The Second World War

I think that we must have moved to Cheadle around 1938, because I was born in Newcastle under Lyme, but my younger sister was born in Cheadle in 1939. At that time we lived on Leek Road. We had various ...Read more

A memory of Cheadle in 1930 by Terry Brooks

School At Burslem Junior Tech

I lived in Blythe Bridge and travelled to school at the Burslem Junior Technical College in Moorland Road, Burslem over a period between 1943 to 1945. The journey by train on the old loop line was a lot of fun. I ...Read more

A memory of Burslem in 1944 by Roy Allen

Old Manor Cafe

My memory of Blackwater started when I was 14, for those of you who don't know what the Old Manor was, it was a transport cafe, which stood on what is now a supermarket site, on the right, at the junction with Rosemary Lane. In ...Read more

A memory of Blackwater in 1960 by Graham Davis

A Magical Time

My name is Peter Weeks and I lived on Llanwoanno Road. Every Sunday I would cross this bridge with my elder brother Kenneth, on our way to the Baptist Chapel. This was the time of steam trains. We could hear the trains comming ...Read more

A memory of Mountain Ash in 1964 by Peter Weeks

Upbringing

I went to school first at Tondu infants and then to the Primary school, I remember when we had the school photographs taken in the play yard (where are they now?). I had a really great and happy childhood there living with all the ...Read more

A memory of Aberkenfig by Jeffrey Warner

Evacuee

I was evacuated from London to Oxford with Burlington School on 1st September 1939. At first we had our lessons in the old Milham Ford School premises but after a few weeks transferred to the new school in Marston where we shared the ...Read more

A memory of Oxford in 1940 by Sheila Kent

Canal Memories

I grew up at Bulls Bridge and my maiden name was Betty Miles. I went to Western Road school from the age of 5 to 14 and spent all my single life at Bulls Bridge because dad worked for the British Waterways and we had one of the ...Read more

A memory of Southall in 1942 by Jan Theobald

Peartree Close

I was born in Burgess Hill in 1955 and lived at 18 Peartree Close. There was a rough track behind the house with rear access to garages, and we spent loads of time playing up and down this track and in the woods beyond. I ...Read more

A memory of Burgess Hill in 1955 by Paul Smith

Tondu Primary School

I am not quite sure of the date I moved to Tondu Primary School from Laleston Juniors near Bridgend after moving to Sarn, however, I think it was around 1955. The headmaster was a Mr Richards who I understand was renowned for ...Read more

A memory of Tondu in 1955 by Edward Davies

Captions

154 captions found. Showing results 49 to 72.

Caption For Clifton, Suspension Bridge C1950

Even the most hurried of visitors to Clifton was recommended to spend a few coppers and walk to the centre of the bridge and admire the view.

Caption For Bedford, Suspension Bridge 1921

The suspension bridge and park to the right are virtually unchanged, and you can usually see boaters out on the water.

Caption For Eamont Bridge, 1893

The Eamont flows out of Ullswater at Pooley Bridge and is joined by the Lowther at Brougham, before meeting the Eden near Langwathby.

Caption For Shaldon, Fore Street 1922

A long bridge and foot-ferry lead across to neighbouring Teignmouth.

Caption For Potter Heigham, Near The Bridge C1926

This has meant an active time for generations of sailors - sails and masts have to be lowered to pass under the bridge and raised again on the other side.

Caption For Witchampton, Mill 1904

Both bridge and buildings survive.

Caption For Bakewell, View From The Bridge 1923

The photographer took up his position on the 13th-century road bridge and pointed his camera south towards Haddon Hall.

Caption For York, The Castle C1885

As we look east over Skeldergate Bridge and the River Ouse to the left we can see the Assize Court; to the centre, standing out against the skyline is the spire of what was the Debtors' Prison and

Caption For Chelmsford, The Stone Bridge 1919

This view was taken from the iron bridge, and shows the backs of various High Street and Moulsham Street properties.

Caption For Launceston, St Thomas' Church 1906

An old packhorse bridge and ford span the tranquil Kensey river, making it the perfect spot for peaceful contemplation.

Caption For Baslow, The Old Mill C1883

Here we see the old bridge and the mill.

Caption For Bradford On Avon, Barton Bridge 1914

Its landmark features are the ancient Barton Bridge in the centre, also known as Packhorse Bridge, and the spire of the parish church of Holy Trinity to the left.

Caption For Greenhow Hill, The Cathedral, Stump Cross Caverns C1955

Stump Cross Caverns, on the summit of Greenhow Hill on the road between Pateley Bridge and Grassington, were discovered by lead miners seeking new veins of the then precious ore.

Caption For Aughton, Town Green C1950

Stone sets pave Town Green, as it leads through the village towards the railway bridge and station.

Caption For Baslow, The Village C1955

Newer parts to the north - Over End and Bridge End - are not quite so attractive.

Caption For Matlock, The Square C1870

This view looks towards Matlock bridge, and tells of a time when local straw-hatted local people could stand in the middle of the street to have a leisurely conservation.

Caption For Durham, The Count's House 1914

The original Count's House was about 100 yards nearer to Prebend's Bridge and was the home of Count Boruwlaski, a Polish dwarf who stood just 39 inches high.

Caption For Rotherham, The Bridge Chapel 1895

The Chapel of Our Lady standing on Rotherham Bridge dates from the 1480s, and is one of only three such chapels in England.

Caption For Allerford, Pack Horse Bridge C1955

This view of Allerford's much photographed 15th-century packhorse bridge and ford looks much the same today.

Caption For Michelham Priory, The Gatehouse C1965

The 'island' formed by the moat is entered over a 16th- century bridge and through a fine 15th-century Wealden sandstone gatehouse, seen here from within the moat; the house is out of view

Caption For Odiham, Basingstoke Canal C1965

The photograph shows Colt Hill Bridge and the rear of The Bridge House.

Caption For Fordingbridge, Bridge Street C1960

During the period of 'Fence Month' - fifteen days either side of midsummer - the lord of the manor was instructed by to keep a watch on the bridge and challenge anyone entering or leaving the New Forest

Caption For Baslow, Bridge C1870

It is one of two bridges in the village - the other one at Bridge End dates from the 17th century, and features a tiny toll house with a 3½ ft (1m) high doorway.

Caption For Dolgellau, From The Station 1888

This view, taken from the station, shows the town and Cadair Idris, the River Wnion, the famous 17th-century bridge and tollhouse, and the tower of St Mary's church.