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Maps

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1900-1901, Briton Ferry Ref. RNC650586
1900-1901, Cerrig Llwydion Ref. RNC665906
1900-1901, Gwaun-Leision Ref. RNC723838
1900-1901, Gellinudd Ref. RNC712858
1900-1901, Croeserw Ref. RNC683483
1900-1901, Melincourt Ref. RNC777838
1900-1901, Melincryddan Ref. RNC777839
1900-1901, Margam Moors Ref. RNC774554
1898, Tonna Ref. RNE849980
1898, Fforest Gôch Ref. RNE704896
1898, Alltwen Ref. RNE624394
1898, Glyncorrwg Ref. RNE716821
1898, Glyn-Neath Ref. RNE716866
1898, Crynant Ref. RNE685563
1897, Cwmgors Ref. RNE687068
1898, Cynonville Ref. RNE687371
1898, Croeserw Ref. RNE683483
1898, Penrhiwtyn Ref. RNE804060
1898, Onllwyn Ref. RNE797665
1898, Pontrhydyfen Ref. RNE808661

Books

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Memories

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New Years Eve At Didgemere

My parents farmed in Hertford Heath, only a short drive from my Uncles home in Roydon, as did my Grandfather from Nazeing. An uncle and aunt lived in Ashridge Park in Hemel Hempstead so rather further away from Roydon ...Read more

A memory of Didgemere Hall by Katrina Valentine

Robert Henry Batty Raf Bletchley

I have received details of my father's RAF service (actually some years ago) to find he was stationed at RAF Bletchley. But I know nothing at all about the place and I have found it difficult to find a good ...Read more

A memory of Bletchley by David Wright

Campsbourne Junior School Around 1960

I attended Campsbourne Junior School between 1958 and 1961. I arrived during the 2nd Year at the age of 8, having moved from St Michael's School in Highgate. I was placed in the top stream and my class teachers ...Read more

A memory of Hornsey by al.birkett

The Bakery

My wife Margaret and myself started a bakery and shop in part of what had been 'The Manchester House'. We had a small gas oven, a 10 qt mixer and a pie blocker and that was about it! One Easter we made 500 hot cross buns in that ...Read more

A memory of Ellesmere Port in 1969 by Ian Mabbitt

Bungay And Woodton

Early years - Nurse Britton was a friend as she was to most I believe. I was too young to be exact with memories but my gran lived opposite Whitemans shop which got hit by a bomb in the Second World War. I remember the garage ...Read more

A memory of Bungay in 1951 by Gerald Wase

Farming Pub And Family

Because of the rural nature of Llanfihangel GM memories stretch across the village hub - the Crown pub on the bend by the bridge through to the small cemetary near Ty Ucha farm - through to Cerrigydruddion and ...Read more

A memory of Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr by Shirley Jones

Travis Street Hyde

I was born in 1963 in Travis Street, Hyde, my parents Joan and Stan Smith owned a small shop at the time. I think it may have been a general grocers. They moved to Newton shortly after I was born. They then bought a ...Read more

A memory of Hyde in 1963 by Gillian Hullock

Childhood Memories From 1949

I was born in Hubert Terrace which ran off Bank Street and along to Cuthbert Street. Further down was School Street and Marian Street which ran along to Derwentwater Road, and on Derwentwater Road was Lady Vernon ...Read more

A memory of Gateshead by Betty Harris

Connemara

My grandmother (name of McDonagh, nee Faherty) lived in a place I believe is called 'Ryn' (not sure of the spelling) in Connemara. She had a beautiful cottage a short walk from the sea. I would like to be able to take my husband to ...Read more

A memory of Connemara in 1975 by Geraldine Thompson

My Second Home

Right from a small child i have grown up loving Wells-next-the-Sea, my dad used to take us on holidays there and we stayed in a little cottage which was a short walk to the quay where my brother and I would wander down to ...Read more

A memory of Wells-Next-The-Sea in 1969

Captions

1,058 captions found. Showing results 289 to 312.

Caption For Botley, The Mills C1950

This picture, showing the 18th-century mill facade, was taken shortly before the construction of a silo block used for storing raw materials for making animal feeds.

Caption For Staines, High Street 1907

A short distance from Staines is the site of an earlier and very important event in English history, Runnymede: here Magna Carta was signed by King John in 1215.

Caption For Botley, The Mills C1950

This picture, showing the 18th-century mill facade, was taken shortly before the construction of a silo block used for storing raw materials for making animal feeds.

Caption For Overstrand, The Cliff Café C1965

The Cliff Café is a fine example, photographed shortly after its refurbishment.

Caption For Rochdale, St John's Rc Church And Parish Hall C1960

It is built of red brick and York stone, surmounted by a large concrete dome once covered with copper and crowned by the four short and narrow arms of a Greek cross.

Caption For Goodrich, The River C1960

Within a short distance, the river becomes the border between Herefordshire and Gloucestershire.

Caption For Bungay, The Fleece Hotel C1955

To the right is H W Short's printing and stationery establishment.

Caption For Beccles, New Market And Parish Church 1950

Sixty years on, Beccles has declined as a port, with goods being carried more by road.

Caption For Scarborough, The Lighthouse 1890

A sail-powered fishing boat returns to port, ready to unload its catch.

Caption For Plymouth, The Barbican 1890

The Barbican lines Sutton Harbour, long a fishing quay and the original port of Plymouth.

Caption For Christchurch, Church Street 1900

Until around this time fishing was still a major industry in Christchurch, though its port never really developed beyond the present simple harbour.

Caption For Bingley, Five Rise Locks, The Leeds & Liverpool Canal 1894

The canal was a vital link for Bingley's manufacturers with the port of Liverpool.

Caption For Plymouth, Royal Marine Barracks, Stonehouse 1890

As a naval port, Plymouth has always had a large contingent of military personnel stationed around its various districts.

Caption For Port Isaac, 1895

Port Isaac is one of Cornwall's least spoilt fishing villages; it grew up around the head of the sheltered harbour.

Caption For Chester, Bridge Street, Cocoa House 1888

Lower Bridge Street in the days when those short of a few shillings could pay a visit to Edwin Henry Dutton, pawnbroker and jeweller, and those who did have a few shillings could go along to

Caption For Coombe Bissett, St Michael's Church C1955

The north and south aisles are also Perpendicular, cut short by a Victorian west front, dated around 1845.

Caption For Writtle, The Church 1898

In 1800, shortly after the roof of Chelmsford's future cathedral had collapsed, the tower of All Saints', Writtle, followed suit.

Caption For Cranbrook, High Street 1925

Note the canvas canopies and blinds used by the shops, and on the right the tall telephone pole and short street lamp.

Caption For Rothesay, The Esplanade 1897

A horse-tram from Port Bannatyne makes its way along Rothesay Esplanade.

Caption For Briton Ferry, The New Bridge 1959

This sea-port at the mouth of the Nedd derived its importance from its docks and from its steel and iron works.

Caption For Hythe, High Street C1955

Hythe was once the port of the New Forest; a settlement survived here after the Conquest, despite the excesses of William the Conqueror.

Caption For Gorleston, Brush Quay C1955

Gorleston developed as a fishing port and rival to Yarmouth across the estuary of the river Yare.

Caption For Lowestoft, London Road North 1896

Like Yarmouth, Lowestoft is a mixture of fishing port and seaside resort; holiday-makers came here as the result of the arrival of the railway in the mid 19th century.

Caption For Queenborough, The Slipway C1955

Queenborough gained its name in 1366, when Edward III gave the borough and port to his Queen Philippa.