Books

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Memories

439 memories found. Showing results 151 to 160.

Gillian Vidgen

I lived in the prefabs at 13 Meadowside from 1947 to 1955. When I was 9 years old I moved to Linden Ave on the tree estate. I went to Oakfield primary where I had the best teacher Mr Gee, who was the only teacher I had for the whole ...Read more

A memory of Dartford by Gillian Davies

Childhood (1940) For 13 Years, Southampton Central

I (nee Boden) remember playing on bombed sites in old Southampton ('Below Bar') during and after the 2WW. My parents lived in Cliff Cottage, Albion Place (now a pay and display). I attended St ...Read more

A memory of Southampton in 1940 by Sheila Elgar

St.Andrews School,Southbridge Road Croydon.

I am trying to find some of my old school friends at St. andrews from 1957-1960. It would be great to hear from you. I lived in victoria place off Duppas Hill Lane, my friends were John Smith,Brian ...Read more

A memory of Croydon in 1959 by Clifford Carver

Victoria Terrace

I lived in Victoria terrace from 1946 when I was born. I had many very good friends who lived around that area. People like Derek Howard, Keith Randell, Bruce Humphies, Graham Thomas. Girl friends were Carol Smith, Rita Man, ...Read more

A memory of South Harrow in 1960 by Graham Hall

Ramsgate C 1952

I was born in Ramsgate in 1950 in Addington Street where my father and mother had a drapers shop. My mother used to take me out all over the place but my favourite of all was the Waterfall, as a child I remember the coloured lights that ...Read more

A memory of Ramsgate by e.percy5

My Best Memories

My grandmother`s sister owned one of the houses which are built almost in to the cliff as you walk down the hill and along a little walk way to the right. In those days it was used a guest house. My father would take his holidays ...Read more

A memory of Staithes in 1958

Aunt Doris' Bus

I suppose I was ten or younger when we first stayed on the Cliffside Caravan Park. Aunt Doris had a single decker bus that she converted to a caravan. Her son, my cousin Michael, slept in the cabin - the rest of us only allowed there ...Read more

A memory of Walcott in 1950 by Norma Procter

Memories Of Barking Revisited

My twin brother and I were born in 1936 in King Edward Road, a stones throw from the old dance hall and the Westbury Arms Pub. We started our education at Westbury Infants and Junior School where the Head Master was a ...Read more

A memory of Barking by cliffordsmith961

My First Film

I remember coming here one rainy day with Mum and Dad to see Cliff Richard in "Summer Holiday" I came out singing and from then on when we set off to go to Ingoldmells for our yearly holiday we all used to sing "summer holiday" in the ...Read more

A memory of Ingoldmells by Susan Bradshaw

Vague Memories

I was born in February 1941 and have vague memories of living in Watchet sometime in 1943/1944 for a period of almost two years. My mother (Kathleen/Kitty) and her sister (Olive) rented a house which I believe was on the Doniford Road. My ...Read more

A memory of Watchet by john_elst

Captions

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Caption For Staithes, Church Street 1925

As with several other fishing villages along the Yorkshire coast, Staithes clings alpine-like to the sides of steep cliffs and ravines.

Caption For Mundesley, Kiln Cliffs C1955

The development never happened; one problem was the continual danger of erosion of the cliffs. This kiln is now surrounded by holiday caravans and chalets.

Caption For Saltwick Bay, Saltwick Nab 1913

One has to be careful while walking along the cliff top because of the severe erosion that is taking place. In fact, in some places the path has been moved back from the edge.

Caption For Saltburn By The Sea, Pier Entrance 1913

Built in 1884, this water-balance cliff lift is the oldest in Britain that is still in use.

Caption For Sidmouth, The Esplanade And Beach 1934

In the distance we see the great cliff of High Peak - one of the highest points along the Devon coast.

Caption For Whitby, Khyber Pass 1925

The steps lead up to West Cliff with the flagstaff and Cook's statue.

Caption For Filey, Promenade 1901

Its picturesque position on the cliffs of one of the noblest bays on the east coast of England, and its fine beach, along with its splendid hotels and handsome private houses, make Filey one of the most

Caption For Gorleston, The White Lion Hotel 1922

This is still one of Gorleston's most popular hotels, and nicely situated at the top of Cliff Hill.

Caption For Castleton, Market Place C1955

Behind that are the distant shapes of Treak Cliff and Mam Tor.

Caption For Ramsgate, Victoria Parade 1901

Victoria Parade stands on the East Cliff above Marine Road and the broad expanse of Ramsgate Sands.

Caption For Babbacombe, The Beach 1925

Several winding walks form an alternative way to return to Babbacombe for the energetic, or in the winter months when the cliff railway is closed.

Caption For Babbacombe, The Beach 1925

Several winding walks form an alternative way to return to Babbacombe for the energetic, or in the winter months when the cliff railway is closed.

Caption For Broadstairs, View From The Cliffs 1887

The chalk cliffs of the coast at Broadstairs show superbly in this late Victorian view, looking across Louisa Bay and Viking Bay towards the harbour, in the days before any coastal protection work

Caption For High Force, 1892

Situated five miles north-west of Middleton-in-Teesdale, High Force offers stunning scenery and the spectacular sight of the Tees plunging some seventy feet over the cliffs of Great Whin Sill.

Caption For Robin Hoods Bay, The Bay Hotel 1927

The village became a favourite with artists and holidaymakers alike; many of its red-roofed cottages were perched somewhat precariously on the cliffs. It is also known as Bay Town.

Caption For Whitby, The Metropole Hotel 1923

The Spa can be seen on the left, but the familiar cliff paths had not been made at this time - it would have been more easily accessible from Royal Crescent, developed by George Hudson.

Caption For Bispham, Promenade And Beach C1955

Little Bispham and Norbreck were destined for popularity: they were situated on cliffs, they had fine views of the Irish Sea, and the sunsets were quite spectacular.

Caption For Whitby, Baxtergate 1923

Whitby could boast no less than five hotels in the Dunlop Motorist's Guide, The Angel, The Royal (with 172 bedrooms and garage parking for 20 cars), The Metropole, The Custom House and the 70-bedroom West Cliff

Caption For Whitby, Baxtergate 1923

Whitby could boast no less than five hotels in the Dunlop Motorist's Guide, The Angel, The Royal (with 172 bedrooms and garage parking for 20 cars), The Metropole, The Custom House and the 70-bedroom West Cliff

Caption For Saltburn By The Sea, The Incline 1901

An excellent view of the cliff lift or 'incline tramway', still serving the needs of visitors to the town today.

Caption For Broadstairs, Thames Barge And The Beach 1897

Rows of bathing machines along the shoreline and in front of the low white cliffs demonstrate the popularity, and prevailing prudery, of immersion in sea-water among the Victorian visitors.

Caption For Eype, Seascape Bungalets, Television Lounge C1955

The minimalist look, breaking free of contemporary taste in wallpaper, includes a couple of local views, with a picture of the western cliffs (right).

Caption For Cromer, West Promenade C1955

The covered stalls and amusement tents are huddled together in the shelter of the cliffs.

Caption For Port St Mary, Spanish Head, Sugar Loaf Rock 1895

The cliffs in this part of the island are important breeding grounds for sea birds.