Places
32 places found.
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- Waltham Abbey, Essex
- Chingford, Greater London
- Walthamstow, Greater London
- South Chingford, Greater London
- North Chingford, Greater London
- Leyton, Greater London
- Bishop's Waltham, Hampshire
- Waltham, Humberside
- Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire
- New Waltham, Humberside
- Little Waltham, Essex
- Great Waltham, Essex
- Waltham St Lawrence, Berkshire
- Waltham Chase, Hampshire
- Leytonstone, Greater London
- Highams Park, Greater London
- Snaresbrook, Greater London
- White Waltham, Berkshire
- Waltham's Cross, Essex
- Waltham, Kent
- North Waltham, Hampshire
- Dean, Hampshire (near Bishop's Waltham)
- Chingford Hatch, Greater London
- Higham Hill, Greater London
- Chingford Green, Greater London
- Upper Walthamstow, Greater London
- Friday Hill, Greater London
- Northbrook, Hampshire (near Bishop's Waltham)
- Hale End, Greater London
- Howe Street, Essex (near Great Waltham)
- Newtown, Hampshire (near Bishop's Waltham)
- Waltham on the Wolds, Leicestershire
Photos
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Maps
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Memories
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Blakes Of North Waltham
My family of Blakes date back to 1735 to my great / 4times William Blake 1735 and Mary More. Blake Cottage was for sale when I visited in 2013 . We also visited the Fox Pub , this property belonged to ...Read more
A memory of North Waltham by
William H Johnson's Memories Of New Waltham Primary School In The 1930's
I lived in Station Road from 1932 to 1943 and attended the Primary School until 1935. I walked to school and remember often having to wait for trains at the level crossing. ...Read more
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Playtime In Waltham Road
We moved into no 76 in 1958. Mum still lives there. It was when there were allotments behind the houses that you could walk through (as long as you weren't caught), then cross a ditch before the Ashton.You could walk ...Read more
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Visiting My Grandparents In The 1950s
My mothers parents lived at 3 Mill Lane Cottages, Mill Lane, Sindlesham. I would stay with them in my school holidays. My grandad, John Gibbs, worked as a cowman on the owners farm, I think he was called Mr ...Read more
A memory of Sindlesham by
Boreham School
Our family the Portways lived in Boreham from 1926 when our dad Alf moved with his family from Howe street Great Waltham. Our parents met in the RAF and married in 1945. Our mum Pat lived on Boreham airfield then my sister was ...Read more
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Twyford Reading Club & Cafe
Mine is not a memory but a request for more information about the above property that was situated in Station Road almost opposite St Mary's. The name can still be read faintly but when I first moved to Twyford in 1983, I ...Read more
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Nine Hundredth Centenary
I was in the top year at Waltham Holy Cross County Primary in 1966. We took the 9th centenary of 1066 very seriously, given King Harold's connection with the Abbey. I wrote and directed a film for the school ...Read more
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Evacuee World War Two
I was evacuated to Walsham le Willows during the Second World War, at 9 Palmer Street. I stayed with a Mrs Baker who we kept in touch with until she died. I would be interested to hear from anybody from that time, as I intend to return to Walsham later in the year.
A memory of Walsham Le Willows in 1944 by
Born In Gt Waltham 1953
My father Eric Grubb was one of three sons and two daughters of George Grubb. (who lived until he was 100 years old). We lived in Six Bells Cottages until we were rehoused in Cherry Garden Road. My mum Gertrude worked ...Read more
A memory of Great Waltham by
Elmers Mill Family History
Hi there. Harry Elmer (who I understand was my Grandad's brother) owned and ran this Mill into the 1940s. The Muggeridge Collection has some wonderful images of him replendent in the very gentlemanly working clothes of a ...Read more
A memory of Woolpit in 1890 by
Captions
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The North Walsham and Dilham canal begins beyond the bridge, which is called Wayford Bridge.
North Walsham was once a significant weaving centre. Its prosperity was increased after a canal was dug connecting the River Ant with the Broads.
This lovely photograph shows a broad on the upper Bure, possibly South Walsham, showing water lilies which were common on many broads early in the 20th century.
It was powered by the head waters of the River Ant, canalised in 1826 as the North Walsham and Dilham Canal.
The mill is on the North Walsham and Dilham Canal. Sir William Cubitt, an engineer best known for inventing the prison treadmill, was born here in 1785.
The Fleet Dyke flows from the River Bure to South Walsham Broad. A break in the storm cloud allows the evening sun to cast shadows on the rippling water, a sight not uncommon on the Broads.
It was powered by the head waters of the River Ant, canalised in 1826 as the North Walsham and Dilham Canal.
There has been a bridge over the Walkham here since the 11th century.
North Walsham is only 15 miles from Norwich; it prospered when Flemish weavers settled in the area in the 14th century.
'Drink Altham's 2/4d Tea', proclaims the banner further down the street.
North Walsham was once a significant weaving centre. Its prosperity was increased after a canal was dug connecting the River Ant with the Broads.
North Walsham was once a thriving weaving centre. Its prosperity increased after a canal was dug connecting the River Ant with the Broads.
The nearest this long, straggling village has to a market square is a broadening of the Norwich to North Walsham road, beside which the War Memorial stands under chestnut trees.
North Walsham has a long history as a weaving town producing a lightweight cloth; there were also foundries here manufacturing farming machinery and implements, which were sold all over the area from farming
Several of them can be seen in this picture: the two in the background with white patches on their bows are North River wherries, which traded to places like North Walsham, but were limited because
