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The Toss Of A Coin

It was my brother Quentin Green who tossed a coin for the last seat on the plane that was to take 34 boys and two masters (Mr Budd and Mr Beacham) to Stavanger in Norway. One boy had to give up his place at the last moment ...Read more

A memory of Croydon in 1961 by Rosalind Jones

Working In Stonegate

My first real job, not counting student employment, was working in Godfrey's Book Shop, Stonegate, York. The shop was at that time the largest antiquarian bookstore in the North of England - unfortunately it no longer exists. It ...Read more

A memory of York in 1961 by Hilary Cass

Lanfranc School Air Disaster

I lived in Frith Road, Croydon and was in the same class as some of my friends who went on the trip to Norway. My parents couldn't afford the price for the trip (at that stage their were seven of us!). I went with the ...Read more

A memory of Croydon in 1961 by Alan Oliver

I Know You!

It’s lovely to read all your memories especially yours Deb, my best friend! I was at Berwick Road Primary school from 1960-1965, I remember the aptly named Mrs Pie the dinner lady, also Mr Jones the new assistant head who had ...Read more

A memory of Little Sutton in 1960 by Janet Taylor

Post Office

I was born in Hereford in 1952 to Roland S G Hodges and Doreen his wife. I have fond memories of Kings Caple and Fawley. My grandmother ran the village post office for nearly 40 years right up to decimalization. She ran her Post ...Read more

A memory of King's Caple in 1960 by Andrew Hodges

Sedgefield Crescent

I lived at 15 Sedgefield Crescent leaving in 1960 to moved to Slough; dad was at Fords and he moved to Langley, Bucks. Dad was Gerry and mum was Lillian. My sister, Wendy, was born in 1953. I went to Dycourts and then to ...Read more

A memory of Harold Hill in 1960 by John Palmer

Peter Marshall 58 To 65

I'm as sure as I can be, that the little boy in the picture with the black coat is me. I would have been three to four years old (depending what time of year the picture was taken). I was the youngest at the home at that ...Read more

A memory of Glenfield in 1960 by Peter Anthony

The N.H.S. Early Years To Retirement

The Transport Department at Southmead Hospital when I joined them consisted of an officer, foreman, and four porter drivers, with two buses, three vans, and two cars. We were responsible for ...Read more

A memory of Bristol in 1960 by Arthur Cottrell

Saturday Morning Pictures Ludlows And Williams Grocery Shop

Leytonstone was a great place to live back in the 50s and 60s. People used to come from far and wide for the wonderful shops. Bearmans was a lovely dapartment store, which also boasted ...Read more

A memory of Leytonstone in 1960 by Carol Warn

A Time Warp That Is Thorne

Green Top School - Mrs Bell, headmistress and Mrs Downes (many a child was leathered by her) and I can still hear her screaming nearly 60 years on - bless her. Lessons out on the grass in summer, school dinners by the ...Read more

A memory of Thorne in 1960 by David Walton

Captions

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Caption For Snowdon, The Summit C1955

While it has intermittently afforded shelter and refreshment to those that make the summit, and with a train to the top these are usually legion, many feel that a rather crude box is hardly an edifice

Caption For Temple Sowerby, C1955

Temple Sowerby commemorates the Knights Templar who afforded protection to pilgrims journeying to Jerusalem and held the manor here for over a century and a half.

Caption For Polperro, Harbour 1901

This late 19th-century improvement afforded the fishermen some protection from the weather.

Caption For Wroxham, Bure Court C1940

The roof is thatched with local reed, and the principal rooms are elevated to avoid floods and to afford excellent views of the waterways.

Caption For Newark, Barnby Gate C1955

Commercial hotels evolved to offer businessmen, company representatives and travellers (salesmen) comfortable and affordable accommodation.

Caption For Alford, The Church C1960

Situated by the side of the main road through Alford, the church of St Wilfrid is built mainly of Lincolnshire green stone, which does not wear too well.

Caption For Guisborough, Priory, The Rose Garden 1906

Part of a series of gardens laid out by Margaret, later the first Lady Gisborough, the rose garden afforded picturesque views of the neighbouring priory ruins.

Caption For Beaumaris, The Cottage Café C1955

This extravagant jettied veranda is an amusing addition to this catering establishment, which attempts to afford some additional dining space at the expense of the traditional facades we see in the rest

Caption For Bowness On Windermere, Sailing Boats 1896

The boats were built to a high (and expensive) specification, the original 22ft-class later being supplemented by the more affordable and manageable 17ft-class.

Caption For Wenvoe, The Castle 1899

Our picture was taken eleven years before Wenvoe was so badly damaged by fire that the owners could not afford to restore it.

Caption For Eastcote, The Case Is Altered C1965

To the left of the photograph a glimpse is afforded of a weather-boarded timber barn converted relatively recently to restaurant use.

Caption For Alford, The Church C1960

Situated by the side of the main road through Alford, the church of St Wilfrid is built mainly of Lincolnshire green stone, which does not wear too well.

Caption For Leicester, The Clock Tower And Gallowtree Gate C1965

of 1894 was added to an older building, recording that from these offices Mr Thomas Cook arranged the world's first cheap day rail excursion (to Loughborough) in 1841, and went on to provide affordable

Caption For Chapel St Leonards, The Esplanade C1955

We had family holidays each year at Chapel St Leonards, and in the days before cars were affordable we went by train to Skegness and onwards by 'bus to the caravan.

Caption For Chapel St Leonards, The Esplanade C1955

We had family holidays each year at Chapel St Leonards, and in the days before cars were affordable we went by train to Skegness and onwards by 'bus to the caravan.

Caption For Dudley, Panoramic View From Castle Keep C1955

The one thing that has not changed about Dudley Castle is the spectacular views afforded from Castle Hill.

Caption For Alnwick, The Lion Monument C1955

The story goes on that the duke, surprised that his tenants could afford such a memorial, immediately put their rents up.

Caption For Mundesley, The Sands 1892

Storms in that year destroyed most of their equipment, and they were unable to afford replacements.

Caption For Bowness On Windermere, Sailing Boats 1896

The boats were built to a high (and expensive) specification, the original 22ft class later being supplemented by the more affordable and manageable 17ft class.

Caption For Bangor, Grand Hotel From The Old Pier 1897

Here we have a range of hotels for those who could afford the comfort.

Caption For Bedwas, Newport Road C1960

Co-operative stores sprang up everywhere in places like Bedwas to bring affordable shopping to the valley areas, where they were often the main or only source of groceries and goods.

Caption For Bangor, The Front 1897

As always, the railway made all the difference; the mansions on the skyline were followed by accommodation for those who could afford to get away from it all for a spell.

Caption For Box Hill, The Summit 1906

The popularity of Box Hill, once called the White Hill from its chalk bluff and affording a splendid view across the Weald from its summit of just over 600ft, reached an apogee during the late Victorian

Caption For Nether Alderley, Church 1896

But they have gone; a double dose of death duties and an extravagant sixth Lord Stanley meant they could not afford to continue living on the estates they had owned since the 15th century.