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Memories
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Sidcup School
Hi I went to Sidcup sec. mon. school 1961- 1966.My name was Ken Douch a great name, nobody could say it, nobody could spell it. I started in Mr Cocksey class 1b then Mr (peg leg) Jones 2b. As the school was on two sites we then went ...Read more
A memory of Sidcup by
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
Cherished Memories
Finding this site has brought many wonderful memories back to me. I was born in St Mary's Hospital, Croydon. My maiden name was Chappell. I lived in Purley Road, South Croydon not far from the Red Deer until 1957. Every Saturday ...Read more
A memory of Croydon in 1953 by
History Of Netherthong
I am currently researching and writing a history of Netherthong and I have well over 200 photos and other ephemera. I have started numerous chapters relating to such subjects as schools, parish council, churches, sport, ...Read more
A memory of Netherthong in 2010 by
Chickenley Hall
Hello. My father lived at Chickenley Hall in the 1940s as he was adopted and brought to the home by the Armitage family. He eventually came to Scarborough, North Yorkshire and has started to write his memoirs which are still in ...Read more
A memory of Chickenley in 1940 by
Catterick Camp 1944
Following completion of my initial Army training at Squires Gate Camp, Blackpool and at Warley (Essex) I was posted to the School of Signals at Catterick. Le Catau and Baghdad Lines. After several weeks of Training as an ...Read more
A memory of Catterick in 1944
Pittley Hill
I can remember the late 50s, early 60s, coaches from Scarborough used to stop here, the titles says why, it still brings back my childhood memories when I drive past.
A memory of Moorsholm in 1959 by
My Mum And Dad's Shop
Sea View Stores from 1961 to 1967 at Reighton Gap was owned by my Mum and Dad Gladys and Terry Robinson. the original shop was burnt down due to a problem in the fish and chip shop which was located at the side, (we had a ...Read more
A memory of Reighton in 1961 by
Lots Of Coal Dust
Born in 1942, my earliest memories of Thurnscoe was living at 25 Taylor street. When I was four we moved to 137 Thornley Crescent. I attended both Houghton Road Infants and Junior schools. One name sticks in my memory; Mrs Cook ...Read more
A memory of Thurnscoe in 1942 by
The Anastasia Spaceship Ride
I first saw the spaceship ride when I was eight. Myself and two sisters, Audrey and Janet lived at Whitby Road Childrens' Home (formely Whitby Road Union Workhouse). In short, our family had been broken apart by ...Read more
A memory of Scarborough in 1953 by
Captions
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The extensive remains of 12th-century Scarborough Castle crown the headland in the background of this summer time view of Scarborough's South Beach.
Scarborough's castle dates from c1135.
The extensive curtain walls of 12th-century Scarborough Castle crown the headland in the background of this summertime view of Scarborough's East Pier.
The viaduct was originally erected for the Scarborough and Whitby Railway.
By 1920 Scarborough could boast no less than ten top hotels, including the 100-bedroom Pavilion and the 160-bedroom Manor Private.
Away from the bustle of the main Scarborough road lies the secluded village of Gristhorpe.
Scarborough Castle, on the skyline, once stood 100 ft tall, with walls 12 ft thick; the keep was positioned in such a way so as to command the approach to the causeway leading to the castle.
The Scarborough to Whitby railway brought many discerning visitors to this village in the 19th century.
By 1920 Scarborough could boast no less than ten top hotels, including the 100-bedroom Pavilion and the 160-bedroom Manor Private.
The bridge has been raised to allow the passage of a small paddle steamer, which is probably on an excursion from Scarborough.
Scarborough Castle, on the skyline, once stood 100 ft tall, with walls 12 ft thick; the keep was positioned in such a way so as to command the approach to the causeway leading to the castle.
An eternally popular part of the holidaymaker's Scarborough is the enjoyment of Peasholm Park.
On the Scarborough to Driffield road, Langtoft is an increasingly popular Wolds village.
These small steamers were a feature of both the Scarborough and Bridlington holiday trade; they survived until they were replaced by screw vessels in the 1930s.
In common with the larger seaside resort of Scarborough, Saltburn has a cliff lift still operational to this day.
The Sealed Knot stage re-enactments of the 1648 assault on Scarborough Castle with musket, pike and cannon.
One man and his dog stand looking out to sea (bottom centre) on the sandy beach at Cayton Bay, south of Scarborough.
The pinnacled tower of the parish church of All Saints at Hunmanby, eight miles south of Scarborough, dominates this photograph.
Hutton was put on the map by the coming of the York to Scarborough railway, which follows the course of the Derwent.
Situated between Filey and Scarborough, this is an ideal place for a holiday.
Hayburn Wyke is situated about six miles north of Scarborough, and thanks to its tranquil beauty it was popular in the 19th century as a picnic area.
The Yorkshire resort of Scarborough claims to have invented these machines.
Though it looks impressive, the keep is in fact only 35ft high, about a third of the height of those at fortresses like Scarborough and Richmond, and is nearly square at 69ft x 61ft.
At just under 21 miles from Whitby, Scarborough rapidly developed to become the premier resort of the Yorkshire coast, and was often overrun with day trippers, as Blackpool was.
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