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The Red Row Drift Hadston And Togston

I was brought up, on and off, in my childhood in Swarland Terrace, Red Row followed by Hadston, The Coutry Parks and Acklington. I moved away in 1974 to join the Army and only go back to visit my Mum once or ...Read more

A memory of North Seaton in 1973 by Stephen Groom

My Grandfathers Shop Jacksons

I suspect a lot of people might remember the shop. Seeing this photo brings a lot back. The shop is just out of shot to the right of the photo, though you can just make out the alleyway that led to the rear. I had my ...Read more

A memory of Redditch by Roy Tonkiss

An Evacuee During Ww11

Packed off to Lostwithiel in the train from Paddington and found myself living in the Black Prince's Castle - Restormal. Well not quite, the farm on the Estate. I was baptised in St Winnow C.of E Church as part of our ...Read more

A memory of Lostwithiel in 1930 by John L Tooze

Tinshill Crescent

I was born in 1951 at Tinshill Crescent. I had an older brother Rodney (b 1946). I attended old Cookridge School (as previously described by Paul Leavett). It also had 2 prefab classrooms as well as the wooden hut. I remember one ...Read more

A memory of Cookridge in 1956 by Clive Bennett

Neolith

This was around 1968 and I lived in 21 Millfield Lane. I got auld Mrs Bradney's downstairs flat and me Nanna lived in No. 25, so nice and handy to pop in for a cuppa and a chat as me Ma 'n Da 'n two sisters had moved to Pegswood, Morpeth, ...Read more

A memory of Newburn in 1968 by Jimmy Burrows

Browns Grocery Sweet Shop

1950s generally. My aunt Nora Brown was in charge of the sweet shop at Brown's. My uncle worked with his sisters Sis and Vi in the grocery store. Happy memories of free samples when I went to see my aunt. Happy memories of ...Read more

A memory of Oxshott in 1951 by John Lowe

Happy Days

This photo shows what was known as the black shed just above the first bridge on the river Gele, to the left of the photo was the school field at the bottom of Berth Glyd where I was born. If you go up Gypsy Lane you will come to an old ...Read more

A memory of Abergele in 1950 by Peter Davies

The 1940s

I remember going to the local primary school at the top of Second Avenue from the age of 3. Mrs Dobson was head of the Infants School and Mr Perry was head of the Junior School. We slept in the hall in the early days of our school ...Read more

A memory of Fitzwilliam in 1940 by Terry Dillon

The Birth Of Easington Colliery

Under the title "The Birth Of Easington Colliery", a 6,000 word article of mine has recently been published in the Journal of the North East Labour History Society,Volume 42 (2011). The article covers the ...Read more

A memory of Easington Colliery in 1900 by Harry Barnes

Memories Of Aylesbury During The 60s And 70s

I was born in Buckingham Road in 1962 and lived in the same house (no.225) until I left for North Wales in 1985. I have many happy memories of living there, going to the Primary and Junior schools in ...Read more

A memory of Aylesbury by Vicky Williams

Captions

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Caption For Aylesford, Preston Hall And Fountain 1898

The fountain, also by Thomas, was added the following year. The mansion was described by Pevsner as one which 'could hardly be drearier'.

Caption For Edinburgh, Black Watch On The Castle Esplanade 1897

The Edinburgh Castle we see today is, with a few additions, that built by the Earl of Morton following the siege of 1572. Here we see a battalion of the Black Watch parading on the castle esplanade.

Caption For York, The View From The City Walls 1897

This and the following three photos, although from the same vantage point, span a period of 60 years. They show many changes in some of the buildings and in the mode of transport.

Caption For Fullerton, Vine Cottage C1960

Here the single line track divided left for Andover, right to follow the Test to Wherwell, Longparish, Hurstbourne Priors and then to the London main line.

Caption For Southampton, Old Town Walls 1892

Following the Norman invasion of 1066, Southampton became a key port, and the walls and other buildings are a permanent reminder of Southampton's wealth and prosperity in those days.

Caption For Winchester, Westgate 1896

In the following pictures we see how it retains its importance as an historic and architectural feature as the city changes around it.

Caption For Winchester, High Street From Westgate 1906

In the following pictures we see how it retains its importance as an historic and architectural feature as the city changes around it.

Caption For Alderton, The Street C1955

The 17th-century Cobbold Swan Inn opposite was saved from closure following a Save Our Swan campaign in 1995-1997. Beyond is the old post office, which still retains the original sign on the wall.

Caption For Stourbridge, Mary Stevens Park C1950

It was given this name following the visit of the Queen and Prince Philip to Stourbridge in 1957.

Caption For Clovelly, Lane To Hobby Drive 1908

Construction of the three-mile road provided much-needed employment for local men in the depression that had followed the end of the Napoleonic Wars.

Caption For York, Heslington Hall, University Of York C1960

The hall changed hands many times over the following centuries before being almost rebuilt in the mid 19th century.

Caption For Clitheroe, Brungerley Bridge 1921

It was the first outlet for fun following the long winter after Christmas festivities. In 1906 it was recorded that thousands came from Burnley and Padiham besides Clitheroe.

Caption For Bowness On Windermere, Belle Island 1893

The heavily wooded Belle Isle and Claiffe Heights bear witness to the zeal of Thomas Curwen in planting huge numbers of larch and other trees following his purchase of the land a century earlier.

Caption For Grange Over Sands, Ornamental Gardens C1955

The Grange Hotel was built following the coming of the railway.

Caption For Ibsley, The Bridge 1890

The bridge over the River Avon at Ibsley, with its white water weir, wildfowl and waterside scenery, is a good place to halt if you are following that lovely river up from the sea.

Caption For Beaminster, Market Place 1907

Hardy drew a very accurate picture of Beaminster, and it is possible to follow in his heroine's footsteps.

Caption For Ludlow, The Castle From The River 1923

Following their divorce, Katherine and Henry's daughter, Princess Mary, lived here for a time. We now know her as Bloody Mary.

Caption For Bodiam, The Castle 1925

Following the burning of Rye in 1377 and of Winchelsea in 1380, Bodiam Castle was built in 1385 because of the imminent threat of invasion by the French.

Caption For Wangford, The Village 1895

In the gabled building was either Harry Benstead or William Terry, saddlers, followed by the Swan, run by Mrs Mary Newberry.

Caption For Leamington Spa, The Parade And Memorial C1960

Following a favourable report on the medicinal properties of the waters, a baths and hotel were built, and Leamington was on the spa trail.

Caption For Poole, Church Street, Almshouses 1904

The building was extensively altered in 1586 following the loss of the clergy when Elizabeth I came to the throne.

Caption For Frensham, Troops At Frensham 1917

How many were to return alive by the end of the following year? Frensham is known for its ponds and its common – now Frensham Country Park.

Caption For Runcorn, Weston Church And Village C1955

serve as a school for the children of workers who came into the region to work on the Manchester Ship Canal, it was closed in 1902 after the canal was completed and these families all followed

Caption For Southampton, The Old Town Walls 1892

Following the Norman invasion of 1066, Southampton became a key port, and the walls and other buildings are a permanent reminder of Southampton's wealth and prosperity in those days.