Photos

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Maps

181,031 maps found.

1895, Ranmore Common Ref. HOSM57534
1896 - 1906, Martin Ref. HOSM53270
1850 - 1890, Aike Ref. HOSM35693
1888, Burton Fleming Ref. HOSM39700
1888 - 1891, Harpham Ref. HOSM47685
1890 - 1909, Nunkeeling Ref. HOSM55461
1883 - 1884, Hadley Ref. HOSM47330
1883 - 1884, Phepson Ref. HOSM56590
1876, Peakley Hill Ref. HOSM56199
1901, Ruardean Hill Ref. HOSM58237
1881 - 1901, Dudley Ref. HOSM34446
1881 - 1900, Himley Ref. HOSM48591
1902 - 1903, Exebridge Ref. HOSM45029
1902, Pixton Park Ref. HOSM56731
1895 - 1896, Great Dunmow Ref. HOSM44019
1895, Great Canfield Ref. HOSM46843
1896, Great Easton Ref. HOSM46975
1895, Margaret Roding Ref. HOSM53150
1881 - 1882, Harlington Ref. HOSM47661
1895 - 1896, Brancepeth Ref. HOSM38760

Books

442 books found. Showing results 17,401 to 17,424.

Memories

29,040 memories found. Showing results 7,251 to 7,260.

Kirkton Of Bourtie Aberdeenshire Scotland

My grandfather, Robert Urquhart, was born at Mosside of Longfolds, in the parish of Bourtie, 11th January 1874. His parents were James Urquhart and Mary Ann Urquhart, nee Jackson. Mary Ann died ...Read more

A memory of Kirkton of Bourtie in 1870 by R Urquhart

The Train That Crossed The Street

From my childhood in Welshpool in the 1940s and 50s I have fond memories of the little steam train which crossed over Church Street, originally on a daily basis then later on Mondays only, carrying livestock from ...Read more

A memory of Welshpool in 1940 by Patricia Owen

Childhood Memories Of The Village Pond

My friends and I spent many hours catching Sticklebacks in the pond. A fishing net cost tuppence in those days and was regarded as a lot of money but worth every penny. After the war it was so sad to see the pond gradually disappearing and like so many other childhood memories just fading away.

A memory of Chalfont St Giles in 1930 by William Taylor

Place Of Birth

I was born in Templecombe hospital on 4th May 1949, and lived in Cucklington village. Unfortunately I have lost my birth certificate. Can anyone suggest where I might have been registered so that I can obtain a copy of my birth certificate. I need this to obtain my pension. Many thanks.

A memory of Templecombe in 1949 by Keith Baker

Early Days In Filton

Although originally from Manchester my parents were living in Filton when I was born in Cheltenham in December 1941. My father, like the majority of men in that area worked at what was then the BAC. He worked at the Rodney Works ...Read more

A memory of Filton in 1940 by Frieda Curnow

Raunds County Infants School

This photograph shows the Raunds County Infants School - the County Modern School was behind the Infants school and the two were joined by some flat-roofed shelters. I started at the County Infants school on my 4th ...Read more

A memory of Raunds in 1948 by Ron Attley

Spanish English Student

I think I was one of the first Spanish students that went to England to learn English. This was forty years ago, and I suppose that I have lost a lot of my English. I lived in the Franciscan Convent School from September ...Read more

A memory of Copthorne in 1969

Godmersham Post Office

We visited and stayed at  the Post Office, village shop and off licence in 1973. My mother Mrs Oliver had just taken over as Post Mistress. My mother had given up a teaching post in Liverpool to be nearer her own mother ...Read more

A memory of Godmersham in 1973 by Brian Rees

Silvery Ouse

I was a summer season driver of these boats during my college holidays in the early 1960s. We operated four boats, Silver Foam, Silver Stream, Silver Crest and my own boat, Silver Dawn, which I believe came from the Norfolk Broads. The ...Read more

A memory of Bedford in 1960 by Edward Donnelly

More Growing Up In Dovercourt

I was born in Dovercourt in 1946, and lived there until 1957. My father, too, worked on Parkeston Quay, but moved to New England depot in Peterborough in 1956 - mother and I followed once I had taken my 11-Plus ...Read more

A memory of Dovercourt in 1957 by Mike Caird

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Captions

29,395 captions found. Showing results 17,401 to 17,424.

Caption For Oxford, Christ Church 1937

At the beginning of the 15th century, the priory and church of St Frideswide were the main buildings on this site.

Caption For Bodiam, The Castle 1890

Bodiam, built in the 14th century, stands in the centre of a lake-like moat covered in water lilies.

Caption For Nottingham, Long Row East 1902

This bustling scene offers a microcosm of life a century ago. Though it seems we are looking back into an era long past, already the trams are electric-powered.

Caption For Lyme Regis, The Cobb 1912

This fine study of the Granny's Teeth steps on the Cobb shows the setting of the incident in Jane Austen's novel 'Persuasion' where Louisa Musgrove falls off the wall.

Caption For Chester, The Cathedral, The Choir Looking West 1888

The superb wood carving dates from 1380, and on the misericords it depicts vivid scenes of medieval life and legend.

Caption For Largs, The Church Of St Columba 1897

There are a great number of excellent houses for summer visitors, besides handsome and comfortable residential villas in the neighbourhood.

Caption For Lowestoft, The South Pier Reading Room 1896

A new pavilion was opened by the Duke of Edinburgh in 1956. However, this was pulled down in the 1980s as part of an ultimately unsuccessful marina project.

Caption For Newark, Castle Undercroft 1904

The crypt, as it is called, is a vaulted apartment located in the northern part of the west front. It is 45?ft long by 22?ft wide, and its outer wall is 7?ft 6in thick.

Caption For Calstock, Viaduct 1907

At this date the building of the new 12-arched viaduct across the Tamar is nearly finished, and the construction yard can be seen below on the Devon (right) bank.

Caption For Truro, Boscawen Street 1923

The bustling centre of Truro is paved with granite setts, and running water flows in the gutters. Barclays Bank dominates the west end, while Lemon Street can be seen emerging on the extreme left.

Caption For Wisbech, Market Place 1929

In 1795, the Wisbech Canal was cut along the course of the Well Stream; thus providing communication with Ely, Cambridge and the other local towns, via the network of inland waterways that existed at that

Caption For Shirley, Stratford Road 1951

Shirley became a location for a number of industries, and two buildings in particular stand out.

Caption For Lincoln, Stonebow 1890

We have now passed through Stonebow into the southern part of the High Street, which grew up along the old Roman road south of the walled city.

Caption For Duncton, The Village 1912

Full of quaint old Georgian houses and historic buildings, Arundel has long been an obvious destination for tourists and visitors.

Caption For Abergavenny, Cross Street 1898

Behind the post office lamp on the right the tall new Lloyds Bank building has altered the roof line.

Caption For London, Buckingham Palace And The Mall C1955

Marble Arch stood here in the Mall until 1850, when it was removed to its present position at the top of Park Lane.The Mall, an expansive and formal approach to the Palace, is fringed with limes,

Caption For Pitsea, London Road C1955

The Railway Hotel and two blocks of Tudor-style shops were built, but Howard's vision was scuppered by the Second World War.

Caption For Brympton, The House And Lake 1900

The south façade of the house is built in the 17th-century English Renaissance style, with pedimented bays overlooking a terrace and lawn to a lake below.

Caption For Sea Palling, The Village C1955

Here we see the 19th-century cottages of the village; the older part is well inland, and the newer development stretches from the old centre towards the sea.

Caption For Enfield, Town Centre C1950

Close to the northern end of London Road, the market place and the parish church, the weatherboarded Ebben Steam Bakery, now departed, contributes to the market town feel of the photograph.

Caption For Bath, Municipal Buildings And Abbey 1896

The Georgian Guildhall to the right, designed by Thomas Baldwin in 1777, was greatly enlarged to the designs of John Brydon in 1893.

Caption For Bath, Milsom Street 1925

Built in 1782 to designs by Thomas Baldwin, Somersetshire Buildings remain the most elegant and ornate in the street; the bowed centre house is a total contrast to the regular flat fronts of the other

Caption For Bath, York Street And Roman Baths C1955

From Terrace Walk, York Street passes the rear of the Roman Baths, screened by the rusticated walls and corner pavilion added by Brydon in the 1890s.

Caption For Holywell, Village 1914

Nearby is the grave of Juliet Tewsley, who hanged herself from a tree by the river because the woodcutter for whom she was waiting with a bunch of flowers stood her up!