Photos

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Maps

181,031 maps found.

1895, Good Easter Ref. HOSM46549
1895, Woodham Ferrers Ref. HOSM65027
1884 - 1885, Cheltenham Ref. HOSM34311
1882 - 1883, Farmington Ref. HOSM45169
1883, Guiting Power Ref. HOSM47227
1900 - 1919, Icomb Ref. HOSM49261
1883, Seven Springs Ref. HOSM58844
1883 - 1885, Southam Ref. HOSM59863
1883, Stanley Pontlarge Ref. HOSM60274
1900, Botany Bay Ref. HOSM38382
1899 - 1900, Llanishen Ref. HOSM45140
1900 - 1920, Mounton Ref. HOSM54239
1900 - 1901, Tidenham Ref. HOSM61948
1900 - 1918, Tintern Ref. HOSM62014
1894 - 1912, Longcross Ref. HOSM52252
1894 - 1912, Lyne Ref. HOSM52973
1897 - 1923, Bellingdon Ref. HOSM37455
1923, Lye Green Ref. HOSM52870
1895 - 1896, Whiteley Ref. HOSM64401
1895, Kingsmead Ref. HOSM64969

Books

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Memories

29,044 memories found. Showing results 9,471 to 9,480.

Holgate/Parish

My happy memories of staying with my nan and grandad Leeder who lived in Newman's End. However, my great grandmother Edith Parrish, her second marriage, as her first husband Charles Holgate died in the first world war. So I ...Read more

A memory of Matching Green by Denise Large

Chadwick Arms Hill Ridware

I well remember Percy and Sylvia Knight at the Chad. Two of the nicest people you could ever meet. Great nights when along with Phill Eccleston on keyboards, I would sing in the pub. Sometimes all the band, Blue ...Read more

A memory of Hill Ridware by Leonard Tiso

Grimshaw Lane

I very much so recall Grimshaw Lane, we lived at no.411 next to the Highams and the Howarths, and the Digmoor Primary School with Fred Holmes as the headmaster. Fred was a keen sportsman who encouraged the playing of sport on ...Read more

A memory of Upholland Sta in 1955 by Ken Hesketh

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 Wayne Ruffle

The Old Rectory Later Ragstone Lodge

Looking for anything on the Old Rectory in Stambridge. Does anybody remember the years before it was turned into a home for the elderly. I used to live there as my parents bought it from the church, we ...Read more

A memory of Great Stambridge in 1964 by Linda P Harle

Old Salt Sundays 1950's Wells Next The Sea

"As quick as you can, jump in dad's van - we are going to Wells-Next-The-Sea". With seaside sandwiches along, favourite egg n tomato ones plus the Primus for a nice cup of tea. Sing songs on ...Read more

A memory of Wells-Next-The-Sea in 1953 by Sheila Parker

Long Lost Brother

I have just traced my long lost birth brother; John Foulds from Ashton Street - I had searched for 30 years to find him. There's no happy ending as I found out he passed away in 2006. I have been unable to find a ...Read more

A memory of Easington Colliery by Richy Horsley

Bearsted Maternity Hospital Hampton Court

I was born at Bearstead Hospital in 1954, my mother always reminded me that as we were not of that faith she made it quite clear to the hospital that she wanted me to remain 'intact' - well she ...Read more

A memory of Hampton Wick by Ed Holford

Childhood

My grandfather was a miner in the South Celynen. He started off at the age of 13 and was made redundant when the mines closed! But what's more interesting about him was that he had two hobbies. 1. was the love for repairing old clocks ...Read more

A memory of Abercarn

Harry Parker

I am trying to trace my family history and I believe that my Great Uncle (Harry Parker) lived in Mount Pleasant Rd in Tottenham from the 30's through till his death in 1993. I have been told he was a Trolley & Bus driver and ...Read more

A memory of Edmonton by Richard Fitzgerald

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Captions

29,395 captions found. Showing results 22,729 to 22,752.

Caption For Eype, Ships Light's Shop C1955

The thatched roofs of the Ship Light's and Port Cottage lie in the valley at Lower Eype.

Caption For Leamington Spa, The Parade 1892

Each article of luggage carried on the outside cost 2d.

Caption For Winchester, Buttercross 1886

Notice in particular the transformation of the shops and businesses in the background.

Caption For Ashburton, West Street 1913

Prices of shoes in 1913 ranged from 1s 11d to an exorbitant 3s 6d!

Caption For Charmouth, Village 1900

Once on the high road between Axminster and Bridport, Charmouth has now been bypassed, but even so the traffic up the steep hill out of the village will never be as quiet as on the peaceful day

Caption For Stirling, Old Parliament House 1899

The Napoleonic Wars led to a severe shortage of barrack accommodation in Scotland. Additional space was found by remodelling the Great Hall to create twelve barrack rooms.

Caption For Frodingham, 1904

The site of the village has moved several times over the centuries, and the name means 'smooth' or 'level'.

Caption For Leven, Main Road C1955

The site of the village has moved several times over the centuries, and the name means 'smooth' or 'level'.

Caption For Cookham, High Street 1914

A local woman once had her own special coinage for use only in the village, and a framed specimen of a half token still survives today.

Caption For Lyme Regis, Harbour Beach C1965

Pebbles and sand extend below the Royal Standard; we look eastwards from deck-chairs, boats and canvas shelters to the North Wall of the harbour and the coast from Charmouth and Stonebarrow Hill to Golden

Caption For Bournemouth, The Winter Gardens C1875

The Victorians developed the idea of building with glass to the furthest possible extent.

Caption For Watlington, Church Street C1955

Many of the buildings in the village date from the 17th and 18th centuries. Here we see two old 17th-century thatched cottages in Church Street.

Caption For Eype, Beach And Cliffs C1955

This view shows Eype in the days before it was invaded by caravans and too many vehicles, though, as can be seen by the parked cars, some people had already discovered the delights of the beach at Eype

Caption For Stonegate, Church 1907

The church of St Peter was originally built in 1828, but was greatly enlarged in 1904 when the massive north tower and west spire were added.

Caption For New Forest, Ponies C1960

The old saying 'He's got a touch of Laurence' implies lazy behaviour.

Caption For Cromer, East Beach C1955

Cromer lighthouse is just over the crest of the hill.

Caption For Bristol, King Street And Theatre Royal C1935

In the 1950s the street retained a number of 17th- and 18th-century properties such as those seen here.

Caption For Norwich, Cathedral Choir West 1919

The organ over the pulpitum, the screen between choir stalls and nave, was installed in 1899 to replace the one of 1834 shown in photograph No 28152.

Caption For Ingleton, The Village C1960

Fondly-remembered Turog bread is advertised outside Tomlinson's whitewashed baker and confectioner's shop in the centre of Ingleton.

Caption For Clifton, Bridge 1897

Both ships drew large crowds when they were first towed out of Bristol and through the Gorge.

Caption For Winchester, Queen Mary's Chair 1911

Mary I married Prince Philip of Spain in Winchester Cathedral on 25 July 1554 and this chair, upholstered in blue velvet, was used by the Queen during the ceremony.

Caption For Woodhouse Eaves, Main Street C1955

Set in the heart of Charnwood Forest, this pretty village was a favourite destination for Edwardian trippers, and features on many postcards.

Caption For Nether Alderley, Village Smithy 1896

These places were often one of the favourite haunts for the local children, who would while away their time watching horses being shod, metal tyres being fitted to wooden cart wheels, and farm equipment

Caption For Bracknell, High Street 1901

More than 50 years before this photograph was taken, Bracknell was described in the county directory as 'a small village consisting of a long, narrow street, inhabited principally