Maps

43 maps found.

1946, Parkend Ref. NPO801357
1896, Parkend Ref. RNE801357
1919, Parkend Ref. POP801357
1919, Parkend Ref. POP801358
1896, Parkend Ref. RNE801358
1946, Parkend Ref. NPO801358
1919, Park End Ref. POP800510
1898-1900, Parkend Ref. RNC801358
1897, Park End Ref. RNE800507
1899-1900, Parkend Ref. RNC801357
1947, Park End Ref. NPO800503
1946, Park End Ref. NPO800507
1946, Park End Ref. NPO800509
1946, Park End Ref. NPO800510
1897, Park End Ref. RNE800503
1898, Park End Ref. RNE800510
1905, Park End Ref. RNC800502
1919, Park End Ref. POP800509
1898, Park End Ref. RNE800508
1947, Park End Ref. NPO800505

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Memories

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Brick Works

My husband Stan Waite worked at Tondu brickworks. Our Sunday School used to pick wild flowers for the anniversary of the church. We had a picnic in the park and caught the steam train home.

A memory of Tondu by Eira Waite

The Abbey Moor Park The Ghost Of Jonathan Swift

I went to Farnham art school in 1968-1971, and at that time, Moor Park was used as a conference centre, available for hire, and inclusive of staff and an elderly chaplain called Dr Bird.  As ...Read more

A memory of Waverley Abbey Ho in 1969 by sbushell

Village Life

My first visit to the village of Llanferres was in the mid 1970s visiting relatives. Walking to 'Fairy Glen' and surrounding fields, hills, woods and farmland, I was in heaven and still am after 30+ years living in the beautiful little ...Read more

A memory of Llanferres in 1950 by Ian Robinson

Illuminations

The illuminations were a yearly event in Roker Park and it was magic as a young child to visit each year - particularly scarey was Marley's Ghost in a cave in the ravine. The other memory was of fishing for tiddlers in the pond or having rides on the little train.

A memory of Sunderland in 1954 by Julie Skinner

Evacuation Ww2

I recall being evacuated to Llansaint from London as a child of 7. I lived in a small sweet shop in the the village with a family named Phillips, or Philips. I am now 74 so my memories are not too sharp with regards to names and ...Read more

A memory of Llansaint in 1941 by James Hepting

The Watford To Rickmansworth Railway In The Second World War

Croxley Green station is now - in the 21st century - merely a shadow of its former busy life. My Auntie Dorrie (Doris Lacey) worked at this station throughout the Second World War and ...Read more

A memory of Croxley Green in 1940 by John Howard Norfolk

Summer Days Boating On The Lake

Wonderful memories this photo brings back. In the 1950's after school we would take girls out in the boats...then eat ice cream with soft drinks from the Grange cafe. Beddinton Park and the Grange were the best of times for young romance in the summer. Ron Shelley

A memory of Beddington by Rone Shelley

Saxby Street

Does anyone remember Harry Wright's Coalyard. We lived immediately opposite at No. 54, on the corner of Pomfret Street. I came home early from school one day and realised I didn't have a key, so thought nothing of asking ...Read more

A memory of Irlams o' th' Height by Kay Rogers

The Howard Family Of Barnes And Hammersmith

My Great-Great-Grandad, Henry Howard, lived in the early 1800’s - a time of great rural depression - and so he left his Devon home to look for work in London with the result that several generations of my ...Read more

A memory of Barnes in 1870 by John Howard Norfolk

Gourock My Home Always

I was born in Gourock in 1960 and lived there until I married and moved to the States. I love living here but my heart belongs to Gourock and seeing these pictures brings me home again. My life growing up there is the happiest ...Read more

A memory of Gourock in 1960 by First Name Last Name

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Captions

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Caption For Romford, Laurie Square C1965

The flower beds and war memorial have now been replaced by the roundabout and pedestrian subway and the first houses in Park End Road have been replaced by the extension to the Town Hall.

Caption For Romford, Laurie Square C1965

The flower beds and war memorial have now been replaced by the roundabout and pedestrian subway and the first houses in Park End Road have been replaced by the extension to the Town Hall.

Caption For Cothelstone, Cothelstone Lodge 1906

On the northern slopes of Cothelstone Hill, Parkend Lodge overlooks an entrance to the estate, which takes its name from the Norman de Coveston family who first held the manor.

Caption For Thorpe Market, The Tower Gunton Park C1955

The whole of Gunton village is included in the park and grounds of Gunton Hall.

Caption For Burnley, Scott Park 1930

A natural stream passes through the park, and this was made into a very pleasant feature.

Caption For Plymouth, The Naval And Armada Memorials 1924

In 1888 the Hoe became a park and the Armada Memorial (left) was erected to mark the tercentenary of Drake's great victory. The Naval Memorial was extended considerably after World War Two.

Caption For Cadnam, The Sir Walter Tyrrell C1960

Named after the knight who killed William Rufus, the Sir Walter Tyrrell became another hostelry that achieved prominence during the age of popular motoring - as this full car park indicates.

Caption For Salford, Peel Park, Peel Statue 1889

It was this land which became Peel Park, and it was Robert Peel who supported the movement.

Caption For Helmsley, Market Place C1960

Helmsley is the attractive castle-crowned 'capital' of the North York Moors National Park, and this view shows passengers alighting from a Bedford coach parked beside the Eleanor-style cross in the spacious

Caption For Cirencester, The Barracks 1898

Also known locally as the Armoury, this castellated building stands at the entrance to Cirencester Park and was built in 1856.

Caption For Abergavenny, 1898

The development of Park Crescent, Croesonnen Park and the large estates beneath the Deri had yet to take place.

Caption For Drayton Bassett, The Canal And Swing Bridge C1965

The 15-acre Drayton Manor park and zoo is close by; the village of Drayton Bassett is to the southwest.

Caption For Woodhouse Eaves, Village From The Memorial C1955

In walking country, the village, although undistinguished, is associated by local people with Newton Linford, Bradgate Park and Beacon Hill, or just as being on the back route from Leicester to Shepshed

Caption For Merthyr Tydfil, Thomas Town Park C1960

This part is known locally as `the new park`, and it is secluded and peaceful.

Caption For Buckden, The River Ouse C1960

We are taking a detour out of Buckden to the Offords; the Offord & Buckden Anglers Club now have a car park and hut here.

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Caption For Glynneath, The Railway Viaduct C1955

Glyn Neath marks the head of the Vale of Neath, and from here one can head off into the spectacular Brecon Beacons National Park and other popular locations.

Caption For Honiton, The Otter Inn, Weston C1960

The garden we see here is now the car park, and the inn building is now somewhat larger. It is much frequented by walkers exploring the Vale of the Otter.

Caption For Drayton Bassett, The Canal And Swing Bridge C1965

Immediately beyond is a swing bridge.The 15-acre Drayton Manor park and zoo is close by; the village of Drayton Bassett is to the southwest.

Caption For Abergavenny, 1898

The development of Park Crescent, Croesonnen Park and the large estates beneath the Deri had yet to take place.

Caption For Chester, Curzon Park West 1906

It then continued to Eaton Park and Saltney. In 1906 it was more expensive to sit inside a Chester tram than on the exposed upper deck.

Caption For Fowey, From Hall Walk C1930

Here we see part of the town's waterfront, with a boat yard on the left, and Caffa Mill Pill, an inlet since reclaimed for a car park and a new slipway for the ferry.

Caption For Barry, The Gorsedd Stones, 1920 Eisteddfod 1931

This circle of stones, known locally as the Druids Circle, was placed in the park and used for the proclamation ceremony of the Royal National Eisteddfod of Wales in Barry in 1920.

Caption For Bakewell, The Bridge And River C1955

The path extends south right to the recreation park, and to the north, by crossing the bridge to the right hand bank, into the area known as Scot's Garden at the foot of Castle Hill.

Caption For Lulworth Cove, The Village C1960

An inland view from Britwell Drive (foreground), looking northwards over the car park and a dozen coaches at the end of the B3070 in Lulworth Cove hamlet.