Maps

1,865 maps found.

1947, Woodlands Park Ref. NPO873706
1946, Wrottesley Park Ref. NPO875004
1946, Wroughton Park Ref. NPO875009
1947, Wyndham Park Ref. NPO875263
1896, Bury Park Ref. RNE657328
1898, Crowder Park Ref. RNE684869
1895, Codnor Park Ref. RNE673227
1896, Cole Park Ref. RNE675220
1896, Cotes Park Ref. RNE678380
1896, Eccleston Park Ref. RNE699028
1896, Clapham Park Ref. RNE669413
1896, Clapton Park Ref. RNE669450
1896, Digswell Park Ref. RNE690755
1896, Brondesbury Park Ref. RNE651715
1896, Broughton Park Ref. RNE652806
1896, Burrsville Park Ref. RNE657012
1897, Lansbury Park Ref. RNE752875
1896, Hilton Park Ref. RNE736739
1898, Hollin Park Ref. RNE738085
1896, Fulshaw Park Ref. RNE710138

Books

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Memories

4,372 memories found. Showing results 211 to 220.

Motel, Overlooking Estuary, Stayed At In The Early60s

Does anybody remember the modern two storey Motel that overlooked the estuary in the 1960s? It was elevated with the car park below. I am sure it has long gone and been heavily ...Read more

A memory of Kingsbridge by Linda Walker

Lancing, Sussex.

When I was 5, my family moved to Lancing in 1952, from a flat above Elliott's Shoe shop, Brighton Road, Purley (London), to a rented a shared home "Suva" on the Brighton Road, Lancing - a stones throw from the beach. In 1953 we moved ...Read more

A memory of Lancing by janus2

Kidderminster And Bromsgrove

Hi, I was at Shenstone (Maths and Science, 1962-5, the same group as Gerry) and will forever be grateful for the excellent training we received. My name was Gerry Martin (now a more formal Geraldine Hammonds) and my ...Read more

A memory of Bromsgrove by Geraldine Hammonds

School Days

Nelson road/ Rokesley junior school Hi all I lived at 98 Nelson Road,and went Rokesley Avenue junior school.I think I had a teacher called Mrs Melhuish. I also went later on to Crouch End junior school,park Road,around 1970,when I ...Read more

A memory of Crouch End by Elizabeth Richardson

Welfare Park From 1969 To 1977

My Dad was head groundsman from 1969 to 1977, so we lived in the bungalow in the park. I have fond memories of the the start of the bowls and putt season from good Friday. We had a pleasant view from our ...Read more

A memory of Blackhall Colliery by David Hughes

Growing Up In Brentwood

We moved to Pilgrims Hatch in 1971, such fun living on the Estate with a never ending hotch potch of mates to street rake with - knock down ginger, ipp dipp dog sh*t, duck duck goose, conkers and kiss chase. We'd bike to Ken ...Read more

A memory of Brentwood by Sam Golder

West End

I was born on a not very pleasant day in February 1954! We lived in the Dunkirk area of the West End below the factory/mill on Dunkirk Lane. We had "The Green" to play on, Warley Road, and then the "Top Park" further up when we were a little ...Read more

A memory of Halifax by Thomas Gledhill

Early Mobile Days In Welling

Light-years before the introduction of the mobile phone, Welling in the 1950's had mobile networks of its own. These were weekly delivery services to households in and around local streets. As a young child I was always ...Read more

A memory of Welling by Bernard Schofield

Atlantic House Hotel

We used to stay at the Atlantic in the 1960’s and I am now doing research into the history of Polzeath. The Terrace was built I believe in the 1898 and it was part of the Pentireglaze Estate which I think was owned by the ...Read more

A memory of Polzeath by William Bartlett

Mobile Library

The mobile library parked in the Square

A memory of Berkeley by Neil Hillier

Captions

2,180 captions found. Showing results 505 to 528.

Caption For Herne Bay, The Bandstand 1927

An open-topped tourer and motor-cycles are parked by the entrance railings.

Caption For Port Erin, 1895

As well as the development along the seafront, we can see the awnings on the shops along Station Road, the station, and the terrace known as Athol Park.

Caption For Pontarddulais, St Teilo Street C1945

Note the absence of road markings and the caravan and bicycle parked along the street. Note also the Dulais Pharmacy, 'Gwyn Jones, Dispensing Chemist', on the right before the chapel.

Caption For Bladon, Folly Bridge C1960

Bladon is situated outside the southern boundary of Blenheim Park. Blenheim Palace is the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.

Caption For Eype, Ships Light's Shop C1955

The view is northwards, inland from the drive into Eype HOuse Caravan Park, just 200 yards from the sea at Eype Mouth.

Caption For Eype, Beach And Cliffs C1955

This view shows Eype in the days before it was invaded by caravans and too many vehicles, though, as can be seen by the parked cars, some people had already discovered the delights of the beach at Eype

Caption For Accrington, Oak Hill Park C1935

Four cannons from the War Office were purchased by Henry Parkinson (calling himself 'Accrington Friend and Well Wisher'); two were sited on The Coppice, and two in Oak Hill Park.

Caption For Cheam, Park Lane C1955

This view shows the picturesque weatherboarded cottages that still line the southern side of Park Lane as it curves towards the junction with Malden Road.

Caption For Sheffield, Crookes Valley Park C1955

The lake at Crookes Valley Park is in fact one of Sheffield's older reservoirs, converted for use as a boating lake and for fishing.

Caption For Broughton Astley, The Memorial C1967

The surroundings are fairly bleak, with two circular flowerbeds in close-cropped grass and two rather uncomfortable park bench

Caption For Glasgow, Sauchiehall Street 1897

This part is now pedestrianised. Most of the buildings shown here have gone, and there is a large indoor shopping complex and car parking facilities where the clock tower appears.

Caption For Hadleigh, Rectory Road C1966

In complete contrast to photograph H167008, here we have a rainy morning in downtown Hadleigh by the Rectory Road shops.A pram is parked outside the butcher's shop, whilst on the opposite side of the

Caption For Halstead, High Street 1952

the Colne in the north of the county about five miles from Braintree, was once famous for its silk and crepe.This wonderful post-war view looks up the High Street, with a motorbike and sidecar parked

Caption For Helmsley, The Square C1955

The ancient, ivy-covered Black Swan Hotel dominates this view of The Square at Helmsley, the attractive castle-crowned capital of the North York Moors National Park.

Caption For South Cerney, The Water Park C1965

There are over 130 lakes in the Water Park, making it the largest man-made complex of its kind in Britain.

Caption For Cartmel, Cavendish Street 1914

On the left, two locals discuss the forthcoming Exhibition Club of Cark-in-Cartmel, which would include sports in Holker Park, £25 in prizes and a dance.

Caption For Nottingham, Old Market Square C1950

A busy and sunny square with vehicles parked on the road in front of the Council House, although the forecourt was for official cars only.

Caption For Kings Lynn, The River, The Walks C1965

The river meanders through the grounds and beside the flowerbeds of this park, which adjoins The Walks.

Caption For Hampton Wick, High Street 1961

Here we have a reminder of those quiet days on English roads when motorists could park wherever they liked, and when trolley- bus lines adorned many an urban street.

Caption For Aldershot, Wellington Monument 1891

The Iron Duke, depicted here in bronze, originally stood at Hyde Park Corner in London before being dismantled piece by piece and transported to Aldershot by horses.

Caption For Loftus, Woods C1960

Being on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, Loftus is surrounded by some lovely countryside and the woods on the outskirts of the town have long provided a place of peace and tranquillity

Caption For Leeds, Roundhay Park Lake 1897

Along with Woodhouse Moor to the north, the park was considered the chief lung of the city, where for a few hours at the weekend factory workers had an opportunity to get away from the dust

Caption For Southend On Sea, Chalkwell Park C1960

Chalkwell Park was formed from the grounds surrounding Chalkwell Hall.The Council purchased this land in 1901.