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Memories

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Childhood Memories

We used to stay at an Aunt's caravan just beyond the amusement park. One day - I think I would have been about 3 - I fell head first into the boating pond - luckily my cousin was there to haul me out - I remember being covered ...Read more

A memory of St Osyth

Tower Street

There was a fruit wholesaler in Tower Street. Think it may have been Southalls. I remember being taken as a child to see the huge cart horses dressed up for May Day. They looked spectacular with their gleaming coats, plaited manes, ...Read more

A memory of Dudley by Susanne Taylor

Norway Lodge School

I attended Norway Lodge School in Menston in the early 1960s. It was so called because it was built exactly like a Norwegian chalet. The younger girls were taught by Little Miss Maunder and the older girls by Big Miss Maunder. The ...Read more

A memory of Menston by Anne Carter

Living Aboard

Living Aboard Boats A Memory of Maldon. I moved aboard a small 2 1/2 ton yacht named Gulldreen in Dixon Kerlys yard along the Downs Maldon in the 1960's. This was while I was serving my apprenticeship at Hoffmanns in Chelmsford. I ...Read more

A memory of Maldon by David Squires

Visitation Preparatory School Bridport

1962 to 1966, the car journey from Surrey was full of tears, taken by my mother and grandfather, on arrival the tiled entry and the Nuns in full habits greeted us, I was soon ushered in to the hall with promise ...Read more

A memory of Bridport by Edward Rafferty (Jenkinson)

Lost At Sea

I spent many of my younger years in the 60s at Ladram bay . One particular afternoonI took out a small Dingey with a Dutch friend and we did not arrive back until dark Only to see many lights on the beach we jumped out of the Dingey and ...Read more

A memory of Ladram Bay by chrisrichardthompson

Hendon, The Fountain C1960

In the 1900s the site of the 'Fountain' (Frith H397067) was then known as 'The Burroughs Pond' and was/is sited at the crossroads of The Burroughs, Station Road and Watford Way, back then it was open ended at ground level so ...Read more

A memory of Hendon by Mr. Gerald Rickwood

Lived Here In 1963 64

My dad was stationed here in the early 60's with the US Navy.  Although I was only 5 years old at the time the memories are still so vivid in my mind. So many thoughts and pictures are racing through my mind as I write this ...Read more

A memory of Innellan in 1963 by Theresa Wilson

Life As A Young Boy In Saltdean

THE LIFE & TIMES OF DONALD CHARLES WILLIAMS Personal recollections from Don Williams from Hailsham who lived in Saltdean from 1937 to 1952 - Many thanks for these wonderful stories & photo's of Saltdean in ...Read more

A memory of Saltdean in 1940 by Don Williams

My Time In North Finchley

During the 2nd WW, my dad signed up with the Belgian section of the Royal Navy. On leave, he met up with my mum and married her in Christchurch in 1944. I came along in 1945. After the war my dad returned to Belgium, ...Read more

A memory of North Finchley in 1953 by Christine Moeyaert

Captions

1,648 captions found. Showing results 121 to 144.

Caption For Helperby, Main Street C1955

This spacious village was built around the estate of the Coates family, who lived at Helperby Hall.

Caption For Port Sunlight, Lever House C1960

The royal coat of arms above the main entrance is a reminder of the 'By Appointment' royal patronage awarded to the company by Queen Victoria.

Caption For Launceston, Castle Gardens 1935

Today, the thick coating of ivy on the tower and all the ornamental shrubs and trees are gone, allowing the tower on its mound to be seen in all its glory.

Caption For Launceston, Castle Gardens 1935

Today, the thick coating of ivy on the tower and all the ornamental shrubs and trees are gone, allowing the tower on its mound to be seen in all its glory.

Caption For Launceston, Castle Gardens 1935

Today, the thick coating of ivy on the tower and all the ornamental shrubs and trees are gone, allowing the tower on its mound to be seen in all its glory.

Caption For Wetherby, Market Place 1909

The tall telegraph pole in the background now bears the town's Coat of Arms.

Caption For Aylesbury, Kings Head Hotel, Ancient Window 1901

Some original glass survives, including armorial glass with the coat of arms of Henry VI and Margaret of Anjou, which dates from 1456: a remarkable and rare survival amid the bustle of an inn through over

Caption For East Barsham, The Manor 1929

The gatehouse has the arms of England and the ensigns of the Tudors and wonderful ornamental brickwork, with shields and medallions interspersed with the coats of arms of Henry of Lancaster and Elizabeth

Caption For Louth, Market Place And Market Hall C1955

The accountants Forrester Boyd & Co at 7 Corn Market next door have been replaced by Hanson's the bakers, and next door is now the Louth Vision Centre.

Caption For Woolston, The Floating Bridge C1955

Women, some in hats and coats, and men, some in suits and other working apparel, converge at the waterside, many of them on their way to or from work.

Caption For Loughborough, Baxter Gate C1950

This dependence on the wool trade is recalled in the coats of arms above the door of All Saints' tower.

Caption For Louth, Market Place And Market Hall C1955

The accountants Forrester Boyd & Co at 7 Corn Market next door have been replaced by Hanson's the bakers, and next door is now the Louth Vision Centre.

Caption For Cenarth, Sheep Dipping C1960

They were originally covered with horse or ox hide, but since the late 19th century cheaper canvas or calico has been used, which needs only a single coat of pitch to make them waterproof.

Caption For Castleford, The Bus Station C1965

The town's coat of arms with the motto 'Audaciter et Sincere' ('boldly and frankly') perhaps sum up the municipal desire to be modern and up-to-date.

Caption For East Budleigh, The Village C1955

The Raleigh family pew survives, marked by Sir Walter's coat of arms.

Caption For Lancaster, The Castle, Shire Hall 1896

Built in 1796-8 on the site of the original moat, the Shire Hall of Lancaster Castle is a fascinating building.

Caption For Lavenham, The Church Porch C1955

The porch is decorated with the de Vere stars, coats of arms and two boars, often mistaken for sheep, a play on words, as 'verres' is Latin for a boar pig.

Caption For Cenarth, Sheep Dipping C1960

They were originally covered with horse or ox hide, but since the late 19th century cheaper canvas or calico has been used, which needs only a single coat of pitch to make them waterproof.

Caption For Salisbury, Cathedral, North West 1928

In the centre of the building is an interesting octagonal lantern with the royal coat of arms above the doorway.

Caption For Surbiton, Victoria Road C1955

Philpott and Co at No 40 on the right supplied stationery.

Caption For Surbiton, Brighton Road C1955

Philpott and Co at No 40 on the right supplied stationery.

Caption For Barnet, High Street 1950

have been removed under new war-time emergency regulations and, in the face of increasing food rationing, the branch of United Dairies on the left has elected to spruce up its premises with a new coat

Caption For Hailsham, Wesleyan Church 1902

The late 20th century has done its worst and replaced the church's windows by plastic ones and roughcast-coated the smooth render.

Caption For Salisbury, High Street And Matron's College 1906

In the centre of the building is an interesting octagonal lantern with the royal coat of arms above the doorway.The plaque beneath it records the work of Bishop Seth Ward, a friend of Christopher