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Photos

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Maps

494 maps found.

1947, Green Bank Ref. NPO720723
1947, Hest Bank Ref. NPO731958
1946, May Bank Ref. NPO775772
1947, Meal Bank Ref. NPO776141
1946, Sandy Bank Ref. NPO825275
1947, Sodylt Bank Ref. NPO833913
1946, River Bank Ref. NPO817349
1947, Sunny Bank Ref. NPO842885
1895, Pishill Bank Ref. RNE806566
1899, Sandy Bank Ref. RNE825275
1898, River Bank Ref. RNE817349
1897, Sodylt Bank Ref. RNE833913
1899, Long Bank Ref. RNE766241
1902-1903, Sandy Bank Ref. RNC825275
1902, Tat Bank Ref. RNC845411
1902-1903, The Bank Ref. RNC846288
1901-1902, Wrangle Bank Ref. RNC874827
1899, Whiteley Bank Ref. RNC868976
1897-1900, Vernham Bank Ref. RNC858858
1902, Wall Bank Ref. RNC859806

Books

25 books found. Showing results 433 to 456.

Memories

9,978 memories found. Showing results 181 to 190.

Where I Grew Up

I lived most of my life in Sible Hedingham, as a family we moved there from London in 1962.  I was just 2 years old at the time. My father Robert Farren, "Bob" as he was best known and my mother Ivy, took over the licence of ...Read more

A memory of Sible Hedingham in 1962 by Anne Elder

Growing Up In Westend In The 70s And 80s

I was born in 1965 and grew up in Westend.  I moved  to America in 1988 and have only been back to visit once since then back in 1989/90.  I can't really imagine how much the village has ...Read more

A memory of West End by Andrew Barnett

Above Shop Flats

1963: We were so desperate for somewhere to live when we got married that we almost signed up for one of the upstairs flats above the shops. The flats were brand new and looked very attractive back then. The the reality set ...Read more

A memory of South Wigston by Richard Child

My Memories Of Salford

I was born in the upstairs back room of my maternal Gran's house at 20 John Street, Pendleton. I was told there was an air raid going on at the time. My first school was John Street where there was a play ground on the roof, ...Read more

A memory of Salford in 1951 by Mal Woods

Memories

As a boy i would wander through fields and in water, go fishing, make swings was happy with things: Would roam with the dog slip on Algae green log, smell rain on the grass polish Grans brass: Climb dykes, collect conkers leap ...Read more

A memory of Blairgowrie in 1974 by John Downie

Foreshore Houseboats

In the early 1950's walking past the little white cottage that is now The Country Park Inn, towards Ferriby, one could see a selection of little ships (Puffers) pulled up high & dry on the river bank. that were used as ...Read more

A memory of Hessle in 1952 by Len Marsden

The Gatenby Family The Old Postoffice

I was born in 1942 at Oswaldkirk postoffice. My mother was the youngest of three sisters. Joyce the eldest was a nurse in Leeds, Olive the 2ed helped run the shop and postoffice, and my mother Nancy who also ...Read more

A memory of Oswaldkirk in 1942 by Marion Brooks

Mount Edgecumbe Ruins

One hundred years after this photograph was taken my husband and I visited these ruins during a holiday when we celebrated our Silver Wedding. We had came back to the West Country so that we could visit all our old haunts. We ...Read more

A memory of Plymouth in 1990 by Joyce Lewis

What A Bike Ride!

I was born in Whitwell (Herts) in April 1949 and started my schooling at St Pauls Walden CE School in September 1953. This the hill on which I lived. As I grew older I used to ride my bike to school (very little ...Read more

A memory of Whitwell in 1955 by Brian Russell

Treowen Road

I was born in March ,1947 at 69,Treowen Road.It was a terrible winter,and the midwife who delivered me (Nurse Maiden) had to enter the house through the upstairs bedroom window because the snow was pilled up so high. I lived in treowen ...Read more

A memory of Crumlin in 1947 by Chris Hughes

Captions

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Caption For Kingsland, The Village C1955

These are the local breed, Hereford cattle, distinguishable by their white faces and the ridge of white extending along their backs.

Caption For Eamont Bridge, Mayburgh Henge 1893

Just south of Penrith, Mayburgh Henge is a circular bank of earth and stones of about 1.5 acres, with one 10ft stone at the centre. It is thought to have been built between 1000BC–2000BC.

Caption For Hever, Chippens Bank Road 1906

Its steep banks and overhanging trees would have provided protection for travellers when the winter storms came.

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Caption For Eamont Bridge, Mayburgh Henge 1893

Just south of Penrith, Mayburgh Henge is a circular bank of earth and stones of about 1.5 acres, with one 10ft stone at the centre. It is thought to have been built between 1000BC-2000BC.

Caption For London, Chelsea, Cheyne Walk C1890

Rowing on the river was a popular weekend activity; from here rowers could go across to the attractive Battersea Old Church, or downstream past the natural bank where Battersea Park has now been developed

Caption For Alton, High Street C1965

Beyond lies 'Banker's Row' - the location of the Westminster, the National Provincial, Lloyds and Barclays Banks.

Caption For Leamington Spa, River Leam 1892

A quiet moment on the banks of the Leam. Jephson Gardens were laid out on land leased from Edward Willes of Newbold Comyn.

Caption For Bisley, Church 1911

Bisley's church of St John the Baptist dates back to the 13th century, and it has a 15th-century porch believed to be made from a single oak.

Caption For Bisley, Port Lane 1914

The main road leads back to Bagshot. The shop and cottages have survived the ravages of modernisation.

Caption For Pett Level, The Market Stores C1955

The photographer has moved slightly further back down the road to take in the whole of the Market Stores, no doubt for a picture postcard of the time.

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Caption For Cornwell, C1960

The parish church of this re-modelled village dates back to Norman times and has a 13th-century font.

Caption For Aspley Guise, Old Houses C1955

The style on the left suggests that it dates from somewhat earlier - perhaps as far back as the previous century.

Caption For Camberley, Kings Walk, Royal Military Academy C1955

Kings Walk leads us back to the exit, past the Victoria Statue unveiled in 1904 by the Duke of Connaught, after being erected by cadets and others who had connections with the College.

Caption For Newchurch, All Saints' Church And The Pointer Inn C1955

The church dates back to the Norman Conquest, though it contains additions from most historic periods.

Caption For Somerleyton, Somerleyton Hall 1891

Somerleyton Hall dates back to Elizabethan times, although it was extensively rebuilt in 1846 by Sir Samuel Morton Peto, who made his fortune out of the railways.

Caption For Littlehampton, Promenade 1903

The early 19th-century stucco houses in the distance show how far back from the shore line the early development was.

Caption For Anna Valley, Little Ann Village C1955

To the north-west lies Weyhill, famous for its large country fair dating back to the 13th century.

Caption For Wallasey, Chalets, Harrison Drive C1965

Those pictured back on to what is now a miniature golf course and car park.

Caption For Impington, The Church C1965

The chancel was extensively rebuilt in the latter part of the 19th century, but the rest is considerably older, including the timber-framed porch, which dates back to late medieval times.

Caption For Saltburn By The Sea, From The Pier 1913

A lovely view taken from the end of the pier, looking back towards Saltburn and showing the buildings of the Marine Parade and the cliff lift leading up to them.

Caption For Oxford, High Street 1922

Soaring above the High Street is the spire of St Mary the Virgin Church, dating back to the 14th century. The even older tower is 13th-century.

Caption For Impington, The Church C1965

The chancel was extensively rebuilt in the latter part of the 19th century, but the rest is considerably older, including the timber- framed porch, which dates back to late medieval times.

Caption For Coulsdon, View From The Downs C1955

The backs of the houses in Chaldon Way near the turning with Bradmore Way are viewed here from the footpath along the line of magnificent yews on the eastern slopes of Farthing Down.

Caption For Andover, High Street 1904

Leaving Winchester Street and looking back at Morris's building behind the policeman, this was designed as Barton's Hotel by the architect for A B Scott's shop.