Maps

2,499 maps found.

1946, South Cockerington Ref. NPO834532
1945, South Common Ref. NPO834545
1946, South Cove Ref. NPO834564
1947, South End Ref. NPO834669
1946, South End Ref. NPO834671
1946, South End Ref. NPO834672
1945, South Fambridge Ref. NPO834685
1945, South Field Ref. NPO834702
1946, South Godstone Ref. NPO834778
1946, South Hatfield Ref. NPO834836
1946, South Heath Ref. NPO834862
1947, South Hiendley Ref. NPO834872
1946, South Hole Ref. NPO834914
1946, South Knighton Ref. NPO834986
1940, South Malling Ref. NPO835083
1946, South Milton Ref. NPO835100
1946, South Molton Ref. NPO835105
1946, South Ormsby Ref. NPO835158
1945, South Oxhey Ref. NPO835166
1940, South Park Ref. NPO835176

Books

23 books found. Showing results 265 to 23.

Memories

1,577 memories found. Showing results 111 to 120.

I Stayed At St Briavels Castle Youth Hostel

In the early 1970's I was a Scout Leader in Riverhead - near Sevenoaks in Kent - and we decided to spend our 1974 summer camp in the West Country or South Wales. I remember my fellow leader, ...Read more

A memory of St Briavels in 1974 by John Howard Norfolk

Old Bull Morris Men Dance At The Old Guinea Pub

The Old Bull Morris Men were based at the Old Bull Arts Centre in nearby Barnet and would regularly turn out to perform at pubs in south west Hertfordshire around 1979 - 1981. ...Read more

A memory of Ridge in 1980 by John Howard Norfolk

Childhood Memories South Park 1960s Approx

I like to remember my childhood in Darlington where I grew up until I moved to Whitley Bay. We used to spend lots of time in the South Park, on the swings, around the rose garden and of course the ...Read more

A memory of Darlington in 1960 by Janine Jameson

Childhood In Benham Valence

It was in April 1950 that I was born in the Victorian wing of Benham Valence - actually in the flat above the garages - a very primitive dwelling with no bathroom or indoor toilet. Unfortunately the whole wing was ...Read more

A memory of Benham Park in 1950 by Nicolette Craggs

Dunsmore People And Happenings Remembered

PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION In 1995, when the first edition of this history was published, it seemed incredibly optimistic to have had three hundred copies printed for a market which ...Read more

A memory of Dunsmore by Peter Jewell

Wonderful Memories Growing Up In Bassaleg

I lived in Bassaleg from the age of 3, (1955), when Church Crescent and surrounding area was being developed. I lived in Church Crescent with my family until I left for Manchester in 1976. I went to the ...Read more

A memory of Bassaleg in 1966 by Linda Sullivan

Cargo Fleet

When I look back, they were probably the best years of my life though I didn't think so at the time, my mam had parted from my dad, I was 12, had never heard of Cargo Fleet, had lost my dad and was taken to this place Id never ...Read more

A memory of Cargo Fleet in 1968 by Alison Jones

Those Were The Days 6

Continuing up the street on the right was a long parade of various shops and we come to Salisbury Ave on the corner was a large modernistic furniture shop later the shop nest door became a KFC and across the street next to ...Read more

A memory of Barking in 1950 by Chrs

Cononley

I was born in Buttershaw in Bradford. I moved to Cononley at the age of 5 and have spent happy times in and around the village. Living just outside the village parish lines at this time our family became very involved in the village ...Read more

A memory of Cononley in 1977 by Angela Wilkinson

Circa 1950s

I was born in 1939 and remember the war years vividily. However, I was draughted into the army in 1948 and because of my knowledge and interest in explosives, became an Ammunition Examiner. During this period, I knew I liked music ...Read more

A memory of Sheffield in 1948 by Peter Dewsnap

Captions

2,476 captions found. Showing results 265 to 288.

Caption For South Kirkby, The Green C1965

The newly-cut village green at South Kirkby, near Hemsworth, gives a neat, urban appearance to this former West Yorkshire mining village.

Caption For Long Stratton, The Village C1965

The name means simply 'long street', and the village is spread along the main road, originally the Roman road running from London to Caistor St Edmund, the Roman town just south of Norwich.

Caption For Southampton, The Docks 1917

These vessels sailed to the West Indian islands and South America, carrying passengers and cargo.

Caption For Bishop Auckland, The Castle 1892

He commissioned the building of the south range, which was completed during the reign of his successor Bishop Egerton.

Caption For Bakewell, The Recreation Ground C1955

The Recreation Ground is located to the south of the town, close to the River Wye. The slopes of the valley create a wonderful feeling of space.

Caption For Gloucester, The Cathedral 1892

In the background we can see the many hills that surround Gloucester, giving way to all routes north, south, east and west.

Caption For Southampton, Above Bar 1900

This photograph, taken in what is known as Above Bar, shows Bargate facing south. There were originally seven gates into Southampton's old walled town.

Caption For New Rossington, The Colliery, West End Lane C1955

The winding gear and smoke-belching chimney of the colliery dominate the end of the council houses of West End Lane, New Rossington, at a time when coal was still king in South Yorkshire.

Caption For Newark, Ye Olde White Hart C1955

It is situated in the south-east corner of the Market Place.

Caption For Glasgow, Green, Playground Of The East End 2004

By the beginning of the 17th century the centre of Glasgow had shifted south, to the foot of the High Street where it joined the Saltmarket.

Caption For Luton, Advertising Hoarding 2005

A bitter election campaign in 2005 saw the Tory leader Michael Howard criticise south-east expansion plans when there is no firm commitment to infrastructure.

Caption For Stafford, Remains Of The Town Walls 2005

The South Walls ran from the East Gate to the South (or Green) Gate.

Caption For Seaford, Lullington Hill 1894

We are on the south downs behind Seaford: a now-vanished rural scene, with stooks in the field on the left and horses descending the hill.

Caption For Luton, Airport, Modern Jets 2005

A bitter election campaign in 2005 saw the Tory leader Michael Howard criticise south-east expansion plans when there is no firm commitment to infrastructure.

Caption For Blackpool, Victoria Pier 1894

A large pavilion was later built near the entrance to provide additional facilities, and the name was changed to the South Pier.

Caption For Glastonbury, The Abbey, Abbots Kitchen 1927

There is now a central table, and a wooden door has appeared in the south doorway.

Caption For Newark, The White Hart Yard C1955

It is situated in the south-east corner of the Market Place.

Caption For Norwich, St Michael At Thorne Church, Ber Street 1891

This view shows the church soon after restoration work that added stepped battlements and removed a south transept chapel.

Caption For Thorpe St Andrew, The River Yare 1919

This view looks downstream to the Rush Cutters pub from the south bank. The boating business is still there; it is now called Hearts Cruises, and has a wider range of boats than in 1919.

Caption For Repton, Thatched Cottages C1955

These low, half-timbered and thatched cottages at Repton probably date from Tudor times; they give an indication of the antiquity of this sleepy township, which lies eight miles to the south-west of Derby

Caption For Offwell, The Lower Village C1960

Offwell hides in the hills to the south-west of Honiton, half-forgotten by time and well off the tourist trail.

Caption For Blackpool, From The South Pier 1890

Sail boats and bathing machines dominate the beach area between the North Pier and the South Jetty. In the distance we get some idea of the development of this end of the town.

Caption For London, The Tower Of London And Tower Bridge C1920

This stunning panorama looks south-east over the battlements and roofs of London's most celebrated building and towards the river and Tower Bridge.

Caption For Achill Island, Dooega Village C1955

A nostalgic scene of tiny Dooega, a cluster of cottages on the south western seaboard of Achill. Fishing nets are left out to dry on the cobbles at the top of the beach.