Cold Ash, Berkshire

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Cold Ash

Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Cold Ash. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs of Cold Ash, but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality.

Old Photos of Cold Ash
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Cold Ash in 1960

Old Maps of Cold Ash

Historic Maps of Cold Ash and the local area.

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Map of Cold Ash in 1895

Map of Cold Ash in 1897-1900

Map of Cold Ash in 1919

Map of Cold Ash in 1945

Map of Cold Ash in 1898

Sheet Maps of Cold Ash

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Cold Ash and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

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Shows Cold Ash in 1817

Shows Cold Ash in 1897

Shows Cold Ash in 1919

Shows Cold Ash in 1817

Books about Cold Ash
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48 photo books on Cold Ash and the surrounding area.

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Memories of Cold Ash
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Read and share your memories of Cold Ash itself or of a particular photo of Cold Ash.
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So Many People!

I was five years old in 1953 and the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II was the first vivid memory I have of my childhood. We lived at Midway, Cold Ash Hill, the major road through the village. Dressed as a pirate with silver buckles on my shoes, an eye patch and a wooden cutlass painted silver, with my childhood friend, Keith Stroud, we joined the throng of people making their way up the hill to the recreation ground. ...see more

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Growing Up In Cold Ash Part Iii

For a small rural community Cold Ash was a busy village in the 1950s. Collins’ Farm, three shops, four pubs, a coal merchant, and two garages all provided local employment. In addition the Convent with its farm and gardens employed farm and other maintenance staff although the bulk of the work there was carried out by the nuns. The old Girls’ Home, Hill House, recently closed, now a nursery, ...see more

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So Many People!

Growing Up In Cold Ash Part Iii