Photos

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Maps

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Books

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Memories

9,942 memories found. Showing results 481 to 490.

Bilsdean Creek 1960

Down Bilsdean Creek where fresh and salt water meet, the bladderwrack rehydrating incoming tide chases tiny trout upstream to the overhanging hazel branch sanctuary of dappled dancing sunlight where they flit back and ...Read more

A memory of Bilsdean Creek by John Soltys

Jean Manning 1945

Does anyone remember my mum Jean Manning? She was sent to the school before she had really bad psoriasis all over her body. She was only a young girl when she was sent there from London to the school. Mum would love to hear from ...Read more

A memory of Hayling Island by Michele Manning

Memories Of Bexley Technical High School For Girls.

I was at this school from about 1961- 1966 after passing the 13+ exam. I went to Hall Place first, what a wonderful place it was! I remember Miss Moore who was the headmistress, we had Mrs. Hodgson ...Read more

A memory of Bexleyheath by vikkifenlon

Growing Up At Tombuie Cottage

My name is Drew Ramsay and my father retired from Calcutta India back home to Dundee in 1963 when I was 13 years old. He leased Tombuie Cottage for 5 years as a holiday home which came complete with a little over ...Read more

A memory of Tombuie Cottage by Drew Ramsay

Northolt=Racecourse Estate/Community/1960s

My name is Nick, and I lived in Northolt at 43 Kempton Avenue, going to the old Northolt Primary at the Target, the new primary off Mandeville Road, then Islip Manor junior. This was from 1962- 1971. ...Read more

A memory of Northolt by Nick Parr,

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 was ...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

Shooters Hill Grammar School 1951 1959

I was there from 1951-1959. Some of the happiest days of my life. A day started with assembly with prayers said and some hymns sung. An awful cacophony of weedy and breaking voices. Various announcements were ...Read more

A memory of Shooters Hill

Memory Of Marilyn Celico Singing.

Marilyn Celico was for a time writing about stuff back in America about 15 years ago on a Brentwood website(before Facebook) and just chattering about the States.I remember her blonde hair and accent and ...Read more

A memory of Brentwood by daveoldschool2009

Royal Masonic Schools Bushey (J Ston And Ston)

I am not sure if this kind of opportunity attracts those who feel anger at a perceived or real unfairness, during their childhood years, and/or those who have a tendency to dwell on the negative but I'd really ...Read more

A memory of Bushey by Laurence Blight

Captions

2,019 captions found. Showing results 1,153 to 1,176.

Caption For Andover, Town Hall 1898

The Town Hall dates back to 1826; the building's Greek Doric style makes it one of Andover's most distinguished landmarks.

Caption For Winchester, Great Hall And The Round Table 1912

Considered to be the best medieval hall in the country after Westminster Hall, the Great Hall dates back to the early 13th century and includes fine arcade piers of Purbeck marble.

Caption For Wales, The Church C1955

The church of St John Baptist dates back to Norman times, when it consisted of a west tower, nave and chancel.

Caption For Road Weedon, Watling Street C1965

The photographer is now looking south along Watling Street back to Road Weedon.

Caption For Chigwell, The Village C1960

One of the great advantages of the Frith Collection is that the photographers often went back to the same locations, which provides us with subtle degrees of change.

Caption For Wednesfield, High Street C1965

It was decided to demolish numerous properties and to rebuild them further back, thus widening the road and providing parking.

Caption For Horsham, Causeway House, The Causeway 1901

Standing out proudly in this photograph of Horsham's most interesting street is Causeway House, a picturesque half-timbered building dating back to the late Tudor period.

Caption For Eynsford, The Village C1955

Beyond the hump-backed 15th-century bridge over the River Darent, and the adjoining ford, is a picturesque Tudor house and a line of cottages looking out onto the grassy banks.

Caption For Waltham St Lawrence, The Church C1955

A majestic yew tree marks the approach to St Lawrence's, which has a west tower of flint and stone blocks topped with early brick.

Caption For Chippenham, The Old Town Hall C1955

Records show that there were butchers here back into the 19th century, linking the area with its designation as the shambles on the edge of the market.

Caption For Basingstoke, Market Place C1955

Basingstoke's role as an important market centre dates back to medieval times; it was established as a borough in 1622 when James I granted the town a charter giving it a weekly market and a twice-yearly

Caption For Basingstoke, Market Place C1955

Basingstoke's role as an important market centre dates back to medieval times; it was established as a borough in 1622 when James I granted the town a charter giving it a weekly market and a twice-yearly

Caption For Bovington, A.F.V. Garage C1955

Tanks can be seen which date back from the original secret weapon of the First World War.

Caption For Botley, High Street C1960

Here we are looking back towards the way we came.

Caption For Chigwell Row, Oaklands Farm C1955

This pretty house sits back away from the road, and is the Warden's house for the Girl Guides Camping Ground.

Caption For Tavistock, Brook Street 1910

This view, looking back towards the town centre, shows both the Congregational and parish churches.

Caption For Warlingham, Ye Olde Whyte Lion 1903

Near the green (now a public garden) are some interesting old buildings including the White Lion Inn, parts of which may date back to the 17th century.

Caption For Littlebourne, The Square 1903

Perhaps they had already imbibed at the King William IV inn, a drinking house dating back to 1790 at the east side of the Square.

Caption For Lyme Regis, The Cobb 1900

This great sea wall and jetty dates back to the time of King Edward I, though stormy seas has meant its constant rebuilding and repair.

Caption For Wickham Bishops, Blue Mill C1960

Few can pass over the hump-backed bridge without pausing to get a better view.

Caption For Saltwood, The Castle 1890

Here sits a fortress dating back to Roman times.

Caption For Richmond, The Bridge 1890

Looking back upstream past the boathouses in front of the 1830s St Helena Terrace and The White Cross, we see a fine view of Richmond Bridge, which dates from the 1770s and is one of the Thames' finest

Caption For New Forest, Rufus Stone 1890

This famous memorial, encased in iron, dates back to 1841 and marks the spot where King William Rufus, son of William the Conqueror, was accidentally killed by an arrow shot by the nobleman Sir Walter

Caption For Marske, Village 1924

A new road bypassed the village, and it has reverted back to its secluded charms.