Places
35 places found.
Those places high-lighted have photos. All locations may have maps, books and memories.
- Derby, Derbyshire
- Mickleover, Derbyshire
- Allestree, Derbyshire
- Alvaston, Derbyshire
- Derby, Devon
- West Derby, Merseyside
- Mackworth, Derbyshire (near Derby)
- Osmaston, Derbyshire (near Derby)
- Mackworth, Derbyshire (near Derby)
- Normanton, Derbyshire
- Oakwood, Derbyshire
- Boulton Moor, Derbyshire
- Breadsall Hilltop, Derbyshire
- Pride Park, Derbyshire
- The Holmes, Derbyshire
- Spondon, Derbyshire
- Littleover, Derbyshire
- Cherrytree Hill, Derbyshire
- Crewton, Derbyshire
- Darley Abbey, Derbyshire
- Hillcross, Derbyshire
- Rose Hill, Derbyshire
- Chaddesden, Derbyshire
- Allenton, Derbyshire
- Sunny Hill, Derbyshire
- Shelton Lock, Derbyshire
- Sinfin Moor, Derbyshire
- Pear Tree, Derbyshire
- Chellaston, Derbyshire
- Litchurch, Derbyshire
- Little Chester, Derbyshire
- Boulton, Derbyshire
- St Luke's, Derbyshire
- Markeaton, Derbyshire
- Sinfin, Derbyshire
Photos
165 photos found. Showing results 101 to 120.
Maps
212 maps found.
Books
2 books found. Showing results 121 to 2.
Memories
163 memories found. Showing results 51 to 60.
Straight Road
We moved to Straight Road, probably in 1938. It was just a country lane and we used to play on the road without any problem. The Harold Hill estate hadn't been built then, a good job because of the number of bombs, doodlebugs and ...Read more
A memory of Harold Hill in 1930 by
Walk Along Stoneham Lane
I remember North Stoneham Church from a favourite walk my family and I used to take of a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. We set out from Kelvin Road and made our way towards Stoneham Lane with the blacksmith's shop on the ...Read more
A memory of Eastleigh in 1947 by
Orme Family
My grandad Bernard started his life at 54 Colville Street. He was a child of 8 to Elizabeth & Joseph Orme. I've found some Ormes living in Australia, but I'm sure there are still some Ormes in the Derby area.
A memory of Mackworth in 1900 by
Growing Up In Burnt Oak
I went to The Meads Infant school (Deansbrook) and then on to Woodcroft Junior School (born 1959 maiden name Bradley). Had fun times in Watling and Blundell park. Also Montrose Park when the fair was there and Silkstream. ...Read more
A memory of Burnt Oak
People And Friends That I Knew Or Know, And Places That I Worked At
I lived on Lilley Street (off Queens Road) and used to go in: The Bottom Derby, The Osborne House, The Milan, The Forresters, The Salvage, the Robin Hood and occasionally Bernard ...Read more
A memory of Collyhurst by
St Bart's Bomber
I was christened in this church in 1952. We lived in Crystal Palace Park Road, and I was a Cub Scout there as well, 4th Sydenham. I remember one year we entered a 'Soap Box' go-cart in the soap box derby that was held in Brighton ...Read more
A memory of Sydenham in 1958 by
Summer In The Village
I remember summers in Wallasey Village being absolutely glorious as a kid. I used to live in Green Lane, and during the summer holidays,Ii and my friends worked on the market gardens, from early in the morning until mid ...Read more
A memory of Wallasey in 1975 by
Walk To Longview Secondary Modern School
I am at present writing my memories of the Second World War. I lived in Filtom Road, Mossley Hill and I would walk to school over the River Alt and up past what we called Lord Derby's estate where there was ...Read more
A memory of Page Moss in 1940 by
St Mildreds Road
The road in the picture, St Mildred's, is where I grew up, opposite the "rec". As a young lad growing up, Minster offered all sorts of adventures; the marshes, the river Stour, Watchester Lane, the woods, fishing, ...Read more
A memory of Minster by
1968 70
My parents had the shop/ post office from 68-70 and I went to Odstock school. The best years of my life without doubt. Great people in Bodenham, Nunton and Odstock. The Millers lived next to the school. They had 7 kids. Julie was a bit older ...Read more
A memory of Bodenham by
Captions
126 captions found. Showing results 121 to 144.
Seen here are the Star, run by Rupert Darby in 1931, and beyond it the Mid Hants Supply Stores Ltd, grocer's and post office; across the road is Bentley Garage.
This is the main road that links Ironbridge with Coalbrookdale, the place where the Industrial Revolution really did start in 1709 when Abraham Darby I discovered a method of smelting iron
The most famous resident, however, was Abraham Darby, who lived here for a time after he arrived in the area. The building has recently been restored and is now a hotel.
Abraham Darby owned a brassworks in the city, but in order to beat off foreigh competition he needed to employ skilled Flemish workers; they would only come to Bristol if thery were allowed to worship
Looking at their family tree, one can see how the Gregs were connected to many other important inventors and industrialists of the time, including Josiah Wedgwood and the Darbies of Coalbrookdale
W Darby & Co, occupying the old St Mary's vicarage, is an electrical retailer. Next door is Woodbridge's, specialising in gentlemen's shoes. C W Morris on the right is a draper and ladies' outfitter.
Places (35)
Photos (165)
Memories (163)
Books (2)
Maps (212)
