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The Mechanics Institute Library in Epworth is still in operation as a lending library. The Library also holds a wealth of information relating to the Isle of Axholme where Epworth is located. Local history books, ...Read more

A memory of Epworth in 2013 by Christine Pledger

Not quite a historical memory. But only last year I began some serious searching into my father's mother's family. She died when he was a wee child, and he lost touch with her family. He is now 94 years old, and this year I ...Read more

A memory of Hythe in 2013 by Lavinia Moore

Sadly, I must report the funeral on this day of Howard Egglestone who left us on Feb 17, after several years struggle with Cancer. 'Eggle', as he was known, was a special friend of mine and he will be ...Read more

A memory of Braintree in 2013 by Malcolm Stewart Morris

I'm almost 18 years old and I would like to get to know some more history about where I have grown up so me and my boyfriend can raise our children. This photo of Broad Walk is where he asked me to marry him last year, if anyone can help me it would be much be appreciated.

A memory of Harlow in 2013

A recent discovery that my great-great-great-grandparents lived in Tollard Royal, where 3 times gt grandfather Francis Faris was the (black)smith, drew me to the village out of curiosity and in search of any tangible ...Read more

A memory of Tollard Royal in 2011 by Julie Wilson

Sorry Rachel, I am unable to get into the link to contact you - I understand you are interested in Mathers of Kniveton - please try again. Gwen

A memory of Kniveton in 2011 by Gwendolyn Cooper

I have lived at BrynGwenallt Hall since 2000 and I'm ten at the moment so it's really fun for inviting friends around and playing in and out the house. It's not like it used to be though obviously, we have really modernised it and ...Read more

A memory of Pensarn in 2011 by Louis De Gregory

I live in what remains of the old colliery village - some of the old folks still live there to this day. Last year we had the 150th aniversary celebrations and I took lots of photos of the folks who attended, ...Read more

A memory of North Seaton in 2011 by Bob Arkle

Elizabeth and I were married on 17th April 1971 in St Anselms Church, Hatch End, but we decided to hold our anniversary party in Muston because, 40 years later, most of Elizabeth's family live ...Read more

A memory of Muston in 2011 by John Howard Norfolk

The villagers of Tylers Green got a shock on Saturday 12th November 2011 when more than one hundred Morris Dancers arrived for an intensive day of music and dance practice in their ...Read more

A memory of Tylers Green in 2011 by John Howard Norfolk