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Poplars Farm
I would like to ask if anyone knows of Poplars Farm and its use during the Second World War as a training camp for the war, as my dad started his training there. I am trying to get photos and memories of all my dad's camps, and this is one of them. His name was Sapper Gordon Redman. Vicki.
A memory of Rettendon in 1940 by
Swimming Above Stepping Stones Weir At Bothal
Our Mam being an Ashington lassie, we returned to her birthplace when Mam divorced my father who she met before the Second World War - that was when Mam was in London and working in 'service'. We were ...Read more
A memory of Bothal in 1949 by
Abc Lyric Cinema
I was the Chief Projectionist at the Lyric from approx 1957 until 1963 when I was appointed as Co Chief/Lighting Engineer at the new ABC Blackpool. The Manager at the Lyric was Mr Ron Crabb and when he moved to another ABC ...Read more
A memory of Wellingborough in 1957 by
Growing Up In A Small Village
My parents moved to Twycross from London in the early 1960s. We lived on Sheepy Road next door to Mr Charlie Brooks and Louie Jones. On the opposite side were Stan and Ilma Jones and Len Gibbs and his daughter Joan. ...Read more
A memory of Twycross by
Circa 1950s
I was born in 1939 and remember the war years vividily. However, I was draughted into the army in 1948 and because of my knowledge and interest in explosives, became an Ammunition Examiner. During this period, I knew I liked music ...Read more
A memory of Sheffield in 1948 by
Harworth 'old' Village
The large Horse Chestnut tree to the right was very popular when conkers were in season with boys searching the ground and throwing whatever came to hand at the tree to try and dislodge the nuts that were temptingly out of ...Read more
A memory of Harworth in 1964 by
Small Boystoys And Other Pastimes 1930s
bill.haylor@btinternet.com Resident in and around Smallfield for 81 yrs A large number of our toys were made from wood, dependant on what tools were available in fathers shed, if it was unlocked! The ...Read more
A memory of Smallfield in 1930 by
Where I Was Born
My Beginning, at Sole Street near Cobham Kent. (9th March 1946 - 2nd January 1951) I was born on Saturday March 9th 1946 at 3.29pm at Temperley, The Street, Sole Street, Kent. I was delivered at home by the ...Read more
A memory of Sole Street in 1946
Going To Junior School In Radcliff On Trent In 1960
My dad was in the Canadian Air Force (RCAF) stationed in Langar (born in England though) but my family lived at 16 Douglas Close just outside Radcliffe. I remember walking daily to ...Read more
A memory of Radcliffe on Trent in 1960 by
My First Visit To England
We travelled down with a large group of Scottish NABC members from Edinburgh and the Lothian areas. My particulal journey commenced by coach to Liverpool where we continued by train to Hereford. On our arrival we were ...Read more
A memory of Nash in 1953 by
Captions
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In the 1920s, these riverside gardens became extremely popular with Norwich citizens and trippers from further afield.
Its famous public house the Quiet Woman, whose sign once showed a headless female, is a popular halting point for walkers and motorists.
Visitors crowd the pavement and queue to board this popular and impressive attraction.
Obviously, photographing children playing on the beach was a popular theme for postcard makers. On the pier beyond can be seen the cast-iron wind breaks added in 1903 and the Kursaal at the end.
The Bull, seen on the left, was once a popular coaching inn, close to the busy Bath Road.
Apart from some more houses, this scene is still familiar today, viewed from the popular cliff walk out to the Chapel Rock near the harbour entrance.
The massive coastal landslides and deep glens between Hastings and Pett have been popular with tourists since the mid 19th century. The coastal landslides occur frequently.
Its station on the Great Western Railway helped to widen its appeal as a popular inland resort. The ancient Ridgeway passes close to Pangbourne.
From the late eighteenth century, the causeway was an important tourist attraction, and its popularity increased greatly when the Belfast to Portrush railway opened in 1883.
Lines of hotels along the sea front testify to Sandown's continued popularity through the 20th century.
On the Scarborough to Driffield road, Langtoft is an increasingly popular Wolds village.
An eternally popular part of the holidaymaker's Scarborough is the enjoyment of Peasholm Park. Boating, strolling or simply relaxing, it's all here.
Skinningrove has long been popular with fishermen and in this delightful view we see a group of fishing boats and the jetty.
The Buckland Drives, following the rim of the flatter land high up on the eastern bank of the Dart, were very popular during the 19th century.
The name of the hospital is significant, as it commemorates one of northern Britain's most popular saints, St Cuthbert of Durham.
With its fine views across the harbour, Poole Park became a popular gathering ground for tourists who wanted to walk, row boats or just sit in the sunshine.
Besides watching clowns, jugglers, musicians and conjurors, short sea trips in the little sailing boats were immensely popular.
The pier at this popular seaside resort was swept away in gales during the 1970s.
Weymouth, unlike many south coast resorts, faces east; it is therefore possible to sit on hot sunny days without the glare of the afternoon sun in the face.This accounted for the popularity of the
During the days of early popular motoring, the fine scenery in the valley of the Severn attracted many day-trippers from the urban areas of the Midlands.
It is famous today as the setting for the popular television drama Heartbeat, in which it doubles for the fictional 'Aidensfield'.
With the opening of the railway in 1849, Bowdon soon became a popular residential area for wealthy Mancunians; the area around the church was particularly favoured during the 1850s.
These refreshment and dining rooms, on the corner of the Portsmouth Road and Copse Road, provided a popular stopping place for cyclists, particularly since the rear of the premises housed a cycle repair
The grassy area to the left is Devil's Point, a popular picnic and walking spot.
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