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My Very Cold Mornings

Hi its Doug again I was born in vicarshall lane like I said in my fist memory we never had central heating in winter I remember when it was cold or snowing when I woke in a morning I had to melt jack frost of the inside ...Read more

A memory of Caister-on-Sea in 1954 by Douglas Carter

Walking Up Lane To See Gran And Grandad Foot

I walked Trampers Lane so many times as a child to see my Grandparents George and Jane Foot who lived in Oak View Cottage, also my dear Great Aunts, the Misses Mabel, Hilda and Hazel Foot, who lived ...Read more

A memory of North Boarhunt by Margaret Watts

The Grange

My Grand Parents Mr and Mrs Burbidge lived in Ambleside cottage and worked in the Grange. Its owners then were Mr and Mrs collier and Miss Hewitt. As young school boy 60 years ago I used to go and help Mr Franklin the gardener which gave ...Read more

A memory of Hellidon by Terence Wilcox

Saturday Morning Pictures

I lived in Caversham Avenue in the 1960's near Janet, Heather, Pauline and Lorraine. I used to go to Cheam Park Farm Infants School and also Cheam Park Farm Juniors. Each Saturday morning my sister Frances and I would ...Read more

A memory of North Cheam in 1964 by Neil Mach

The Colerne Cross Tree, Old And New.

The Colerne 'cross-tree', as it was called, which can be seen at the left side of this photograph of the market square and church, was an elm, I think. It was already looking pretty ancient when I lived there in ...Read more

A memory of Colerne in 1940 by John Bunting

Front Street Bells Close

I was born in Corbridge in Dilston Hall when it was a maternity home. My parents lived at No 1 Front Street Bells Close and I have some fantastic memories of my life there. I remember all of the neighbours and our ...Read more

A memory of Denton Burn in 1860 by Jacqueline Irving

Canley

The part of Canley where we lived was made up of what were called "the steel houses" and "the prefabs". Charter Avenue was a dual carriageway and then, at the beginning of Ten Shilling Woods it became a single road. I was always told that it ...Read more

A memory of Coventry in 1950 by Tony Gillen

Keynsham Avenue Slinger Family

I, alongside four sisters, were were born at number 7 Keynsham Avenue. My grandfather owned the house before my parents. I attended Woodford Green Primary School with my younger sister from 1968 onwards. The ...Read more

A memory of Woodford Green in 1962 by Andrew Slinger

Fort Street (1950s)

Fort Street, in North Motherwell, was a very close-knit community in the 1950's, which is why I still remember the following names: Mr and Mrs Darroch lived at number 21 with their children John, Denise and Keith. Mr Bill Rae, ...Read more

A memory of Motherwell by John Cunningham

Beck Worth House Lindfield

I have a personal interest in Lindfield as my great grandparents lived in Beckworth Lodge on the Beckworth estate my great grandfather was the head game keeper and my Mother lived in Beckworth Lodge for the first six ...Read more

A memory of Cuckfield in 1910 by Andrew Avenell

Captions

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Caption For Great Yarmouth, Market Place 1908

They had their patch and followed the local farming calendar.

Caption For Great Tew, The Village C1960

The two spires, along with that of King's Sutton, are described in the following lines: 'Bloxham for length, Adderbury for strength, And King's Sutton for beauty'.

Caption For Herstmonceux, Castle, West Front 1890

It is suggested that the remains of Herstmonceux Castle form part of the oldest brick mansion in Britain; it was built in 1441, following a grant from the King to Roger de Fiennes to 'embattle' his manor-house

Caption For Steyning, Church Street C1955

Following the decline of Steyning's port during the Middle Ages, the focus of the town shifted southwards from around the church and became centred on the junction of Church Street and the High Street.

Caption For Blackpool, From North Pier 1896

On shore it was the Blackpool Tower, closely followed by the big wheel.

Caption For London, Restaurant, Regents Park C1965

The Open Air Theatre soon followed, and in 1964 a stylish restaurant was built, consisting of a series of pyramidal and hexagonal pavilions.

Caption For Hest Bank, The Canal C1955

The Lancaster Canal follows a sinuous course between Tewitfield locks and a splendid aqueduct carrying it across the River Lune, just outside Lancaster.

Caption For Dunwich, The Priory Gateway 1910

Following the ferocious storms of 1286-88, the River Blyth was diverted, the harbour partly blocked and huge areas of land were devoured by the sea, all of which marked the beginning of the decline of

Caption For Farncombe, Catteshall Coffee Tavern 1905

The temperance movement had a strong following in both Godalming and Farncombe, and the Catteshall Coffee Tavern offered an alternative to alcohol, and was open six days a week from 5.30am to 10pm.

Caption For Alderton, The Swan Inn C1965

The pub was threatened with closure in 1995, but it was saved following a successful campaign to 'Save our Swan'. The car is an Austin A40.

Caption For Lilleshall, The Abbey C1960

Following its dissolution in the 16th century, Lilleshall Abbey has become a ruin - its stones were used for the building of many houses in the area.

Caption For London, The Oxford Arms, Warwick Lane C1875

This coaching inn, which dated from Tudor times, was rebuilt in 1676 following the Great Fire of London in 1666.

Caption For Stirling, Bruce Statue 1899

Cut off from all support, Sir James threw Bruce's heart into the ranks of the enemy and he and his followers charged in after it.

Caption For Herstmonceux, Castle, West Front 1890

It is suggested that the remains of Herstmonceux Castle form part of the oldest brick mansion in Britain; it was built in 1441, following a grant from the king to Roger de Fiennes to 'embattle

Caption For Wolviston, Wynyard Road C1955

The present Wynyard Hall was completed in 1848, and many royal visitors were entertained there over the following hundred years.

Caption For Cadnam, The Sir John Barleycorn C1960

Following a recent make-over, it now has slate and oak floors, leather furniture and oak tables. There is full table service in the non-smoking dining room with its inglenook.

Caption For Castletown, College 1897

The distinctive central tower of King William's College was designed by John Welch and was a feature of a major rebuilding programme following a fire in 1844.

Caption For London, The Tower Of London C1955

Down by the river bank, the paviours follow the line of the medieval wharf. Behind the moat are the medieval outer defences, the inner one overlooking the outer - the battlements are 19th-century.

Caption For Abbots Bromley, The Annual Horn Dance C1955

Every year, on the first Monday after the Sunday following 4 September, the Horn Dance is performed in Abbots Bromley.

Caption For Crowcombe, Cross And Carew Arms 1929

The Village 1940 Beyond Williton, our route follows the western edge of the Quantock Hills back towards Taunton.

Caption For Warwick, St John's 1892

Following the death of Ambrose Dudley in 1589, Warwick Castle was once again in the hands of the Crown.

Caption For Dudley, The Entrance To Dudley Zoo, Castle Hill C1950

A castle at Dudley is first mentioned following the arrival of 'a great and powerful prince of the Kingdom of Mercia' called Dudd, Dodo or Dudo c700.

Caption For Sheffield, The University C1963

Following the end of the Second World War, a large number of returning servicemen opted for a university education, and by 1947 Sheffield uni- versity's student population had more than doubled to

Caption For Coity, Castle And Church 1898

There is a local legend telling how Payn de Turberville acquired the castle following the Norman conquest of Glamorgan.