Places

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Photos

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Maps

573 maps found.

Books

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Memories

676 memories found. Showing results 481 to 490.

Date Error.

The photo shows number 18 High Street, on the left, where Mr. and Mrs Miles lived. A small conservatory covered the ground floor windows in this view prior to 1964, when the house had alterations made. A double garage and ...Read more

A memory of Sutton on Trent in 1964 by Michael Chambers

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Somewhat puzzled by this photograph, if this is 55',where is Simpsons petrol station? HI Malcolm, I passed your comments to our archivist and she has changed the date to c1960 - these later images were not dated so we have to make ...Read more

A memory of Willington

Old News

Its not really a memory, more what I am trying to find out. My mother was born in Ilkley on 2nd June 1942, her mother, Kathleen M Yates died in the same month and my mum was adopted by a Sidney Smith. Her father was unknown but I know he ...Read more

A memory of Ilkley in 1942 by Sheila Roberts

Ilkley

Its not really a memory, I need help. I'm researching my family tree but my mum, Maureen Elizabeth Yates born 2nd June 1942 was adopted. I know she was born in Ilkley to a Kathleen M Yates and was adopted by Sidney Smith and Mary Jane? ...Read more

A memory of Ilkley in 1942 by Sheila Roberts

Childhood Memories Valence Swimming Pool

Recently visited Valance Park with my sister Sheila who is visiting from Australia. I live in Bedford, we used to live at 3 Coote Gardens. Memories of the sandpit, paddling pool, bandstand, the parky, ...Read more

A memory of Dagenham in 1948 by Terry Kavanagh

New Years Day

I remember one New Year's Day just before the war. There was an annual football match between the Lobsters and the Shrimps. The Lobsters were the older fishermen and the Shrimps their sons and their friends. My father was the ...Read more

A memory of West Lulworth by Albert Spavins

Arthur Mason Born And Bred In Weaverham

Arthur Mason is my Paternal great grandfather he was born in August 1896 son of Fred Mason and Jane Ann Mason (nee) Yates. in 1901 according to the Census record i found on Ancestry he was just aged 4yrs old ...Read more

A memory of Weaverham by bellalouise1987

Family Research

Whilst I will be visiting Milverton before too long, I have no personal memories as yet. I have however found a letter written by my birth mother on 21st Nov 1956 her address was Milverton Somerset. Her name was Margaret Elizabeth ...Read more

A memory of Milverton by cath.richardson

Dating Error

Great Collection! I have scratched my head over a few of these, date-wise, but this one isn't in question. Central in the picture we see the outside of the formidable West Trilithon, spanking clean and completely shorn of its ...Read more

A memory of Stonehenge by Neil Wiseman

Date

This must have been a few years later, since Carisbrooke Grammar School opened in brand-new premises only in 1958.

A memory of Carisbrooke by john.stotesbury

Captions

1,440 captions found. Showing results 1,153 to 1,176.

Caption For Downham, The Village 1894

Parts of it date from the 1400s, and the three bells are said to have come from the Abbey after it was pulled down.

Caption For Chiddingfold, The Pond And Village C1955

The house on the left with its whitewashed tile-hangings is Old Forge Cottage, which apparently dates from 1321 - it was for sale at the time of the photograph.

Caption For Bosham, The Quay C1900

The house beyond with the catslide rear roof is dated 1694.

Caption For Fleckney, Saddington Road C1955

Many houses have date plaques, and most fall into a range between 1890 and 1910.

Caption For Sheffield, Aeriel View Of St Peter's Church C1965

Top right: Ecclesall Church, an important landmark in this sprawling suburb, dates from 1788 and replaced an ancient chapel that was served by the monks of Beauchief Abbey.

Caption For Stinsford, St Michael's Church 1930

The church is small, and dates from Norman times, with many later additions.

Caption For Frome, The Blue House, Women's Almshouse 1949

This is a splendid picture of the Blue House, architecturally one of the most important buildings in Frome, dating from 1728.

Caption For Ford, Ford Castle C1950

The present castle dates mainly from the 1860s, though the north and south-west towers are original.

Caption For Kennington, An Old Cottage 1901

In the churchyard is an ancient yew tree, reliably dated at some 2000 years of age.

Caption For Fleckney, Saddington Road C1955

Many houses have date plaques, and most fall into a range between 1890 and 1910.

Caption For Groby, Old Hall C1960

The photograph shows two parallel late 16th-century gabled blocks with large mullion and transom windows.

Caption For Odiham, Chalk Pit 1903

Dating from c1730, it was originally a beer house, the Sign of the Castle.

Caption For Long Melford, Church 1895

The exterior has lengthy inscriptions and dates recording those who gave money to the various parts of the building.

Caption For Par, Bay 1898

The Great Western Railway crosses in front of the tidal sands of the bay, and the very tall chimney belonged to the lead smelting works, which had already closed at this date.

Caption For Chenies, The Green 1897

Those in the distance are dated 1828 and Nos 28 and 29 on the left are timber-framed older cottages.

Caption For Dinas Powys, The Square C1960

In the distance a Mini car is parked, which dates this photograph to 1959 or later.

Caption For Lanchester, Parish Church C1955

All Saints contains a number of Roman relics, including an altar dating from 244.

Caption For Pilling, Olde Ship Private Hotel C1955

A typical tavern on Pilling Moss, the Old Ship still has a pump in the yard embossed with the initials of the Nicholson family and dated 1782.The spire of St John's church can be seen in the background

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Caption For Eriswell, C1960

Opposite is Victoria Place, dated 1837, the year Queen Victoria came to the throne.

Caption For Truro, King Harry Ferry Boats C1889

This photograph must date from the very last days of the old horse boat, because a new steam chain ferry was introduced in 1889; one of its successors still runs.

Caption For Bridgwater, View Across Bridge 1890

Fore Street heads east from the Market Place to cross the River Parrett on the iron bridge dated 1883; this replaced an early Coalbrookdale cast-iron bridge of 1795.

Caption For Chesham, High Street 1921

Dating from about 1912 and now the NatWest Bank, it is in Queen Anne style using grey brick with fiery red brick dressings, deep modillioned eaves and large pedimented dormers.

Caption For Felton, St Michael's Church C1955

The chancel, with its high-pitched roof, dates from the early 13th century, though some parts of the church are thought to be 12th-century.

Caption For Polzeath, St Endellion Church 1895

A fine tomb chest in the south aisle is carved from black Catacleuse stone and dates from around 1400.