Maps

2,499 maps found.

1947, New Town Ref. NPO790379
1946, North Corner Ref. NPO793094
1946, Littleton-Upon-Severn Ref. NPO758353
1946, Old Sodbury Ref. NPO797155
1946, Oldbury Naite Ref. NPO797339
1946, Oldland Common Ref. NPO797449
1946, Parkfield Ref. NPO801384
1946, Patchway Ref. NPO801984
1947, Marsden Ref. NPO774947
1946, Marsh Common Ref. NPO774968
1946, Shortwood Ref. NPO830687
1946, Townwell Ref. NPO851286
1947, Tyne Dock Ref. NPO855752
1946, Redwick Ref. NPO815088
1946, Rockhampton Ref. NPO819125
1898, Pilning Ref. RNE806184
1898, Pye Corner Ref. RNE811873
1898, Mangotsfield Ref. RNE772866
1898, Marsh Common Ref. RNE774968
1898, Mayshill Ref. RNE775897

Books

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Memories

1,577 memories found. Showing results 1,011 to 1,020.

Gedney Hill Chapel 1804

I don't have a memory to share but hope that someone can help me with my family history search. My ancestor Thomas Dams (Dames) married Sarah Leatherland 27 Aug 1804, Holbeach, Lincs. Banns published 2 Aug 1804 - both of ...Read more

A memory of Gedney Hill

Family Holidays At Barmston

My grandfather bought one of these ex-RAF officers bungalows after the Second World War so that the family could have a holiday base. In the B850004 photo, our bungalow is roughly alongside the white car you can see parked ...Read more

A memory of Barmston in 1953 by Peter Rodger

Kite Family

I have read with interest that there are still Kyte's (Kite's) in Tilshead. I have been retyping a copy I have of the Kite (Kyte) family history compiled in the 1970's dating from the 1600's. My ancestor was George Kite who emigrated to ...Read more

A memory of Tilshead by Sandra Pollock

Kelvinside Garage

This was a fantastic garage operated by Gordon Hood and a chap called Shearer. As a young lad I was mad about motorbikes and the garage helped me out now and again with things such as blast cleaning spark plugs. I suppose looking ...Read more

A memory of Torrance in 1965 by Frederick Farrell

Hop Picking On Buston Manor Farm, Yalding

My family name was Brewer and it seemed we went hop picking for ever. The last time was 1958. The following year my grandmother became ill and we could not go anymore. I was 12 the last time I went.  I have ...Read more

A memory of Yalding in 1958 by Patricia Seymour

The Lordship Of Tilstock

I hold the Lordship of the Manor of Tilstock and have many maps and papers relating to its history. The Manor covers 2550 acres (just over 4 square miles) and has existed since before the Norman Conquest, when it was part of ...Read more

A memory of Tilstock in 2009 by Raymond Lescott

Frodsham Church

Anybody I am very interested in the life and works of an eminent sculptor, Sir Francis Chantrey (1781-1841). In a book - "Manchester Banks and Bankers" dated 1878, I have found an intriguing reference to a memorial, which may refer ...Read more

A memory of Frodsham by First Name Last Name

South Harrow As A Child

Growing up in South Harrow was much different than today;  I do go back from time to time.  Welldon Park was on the Wyenhoe site, although there was always talk of the infant school being built on the allotments. I ...Read more

A memory of South Harrow in 1960 by Doreen Stockton

Thomas Family

My grandfather and his family all lived in Busvannah.  Alfred Charles Thomas was born in 1887 (according the family bible which has been passed down to me as the last survivor carrying the name). He had a number of brothers and sisters: I ...Read more

A memory of Penryn by Howard Thomas

Lockengate Of The 40s

I  lived in St Austell as a child but my Uncle Ewart and Aunt Ruby farmed at Trescoll Farm, Lockengate. From a very early age I spent every holiday with them and although only four or five years old at the time, I remember ...Read more

A memory of Lockengate in 1940 by Peter Marks

Captions

2,444 captions found. Showing results 2,425 to 2,448.

Caption For Dorking, Pixham Mill 1931

At one time it was a private house; then it became offices and workshops for the South Eastern Electricity Board, and is now flats.

Caption For Weymouth, Jersey Boat 1898

Her sister ship, 'Reindeer' (1193 grt), entered service on 3 August 1897, and one month later, whilst entering Weymouth, she succeeded in ramming the Bournemouth & South Coast SPCo's 'Brodick Castle

Caption For Basildon, Industrial Estate C1965

Delivering a vision for the future of Basildon lies in the hands of Thames Gateway in South Essex.

Caption For Barrow In Furness, Biggar Bank Swimming Pool 1934

In 1923 special rail transport was provided to take Barrovian families who decided to leave to find a new life in Canada, the USA, and South Africa.

Caption For Folkestone, The Harbour 1906

In January 1899 the London Chatham & Dover Railway and the South Eastern Railway amalgamated their fleets under a joint management and operating agreement, though ownership remained unchanged.

Caption For Luton, From Eaton Farm 2005

Like so much of the south-east, the government wants to pack the people in, but it does not want to pay the price in infrastructure.

Caption For Belfast, Royal Avenue 1897

During the 19th century, the well-laid-out streets to the south beyond Donegall Square were matched (at least in orderliness) by those built on the reclaimed land near York Street.

Caption For Dorking, Deepdene House 1891

(However, in 1694, the Hon Charles Howard, owner of the land at Deepdene, had originally planted seven acres of the south-facing slope of the area as a vineyard.

Caption For Dorking, Cottage Hospital 1906

(However, in 1694, the Hon Charles Howard, owner of the land at Deepdene, had originally planted seven acres of the south-facing slope of the area as a vineyard.

Caption For Epsom, Sculpture, Evocation Of Speed 2005

The project grew through the enthusiasm of Graham Stansfield, the Borough's arts & entertainments officer, who brought in funding from South East Arts as well as commercial sponsorship.

Caption For Accrington, The Haworth Art Gallery C1945

Built on the south side of the town in over 13 acres of park, Hollins Hill commanded a fine view of the hills. The formal rose garden was reputed to be one of the finest in Lancashire.

Caption For Dorking, Rose Hill 1906

Edward Lucock was also in the High Street, and James Cheeseman had his brewery in South Street. The Red Lion Brewery was also in the High Street.

Caption For Dorking, From The Nower 1936

The sandstone hills have their highest point in Leith Hill, 965ft above sea level, about five miles south-west of Dorking.

Caption For Haywards Heath, Burrell Road 2005

It was acquired by J Sainsbury, as their existing premises in South Road were considered to be too small and cramped for the increasing number of people using the store.

Caption For Hemel Hempstead, Box Moor 2005

Closely connected with the Bailiwick was the Box Moor Trust, which to this day is still responsible for some 400 acres of land to the south-west of the old town.

Caption For Coulsdon, The Recreation Ground C1960

Of the latter W G Gardner, station-master at Coulsdon South from 1891, recorded in 1916 the growth of the parish from a hamlet to an urban district: `Red Lion Green was a Green in every particular

Caption For Huddersfield, Westgate 1982

The fate of Zetland Mill on Queen Street South was more typical. Having lain empty for two years it was badly damaged by fire in 1980 and had to be demolished.

Caption For Dorking, Denbies Mansion 1905

He soon demolished the old house, and on higher ground to the south built a palace in the style of Osborne and Belgravia.

Caption For Dorking, The Dorking Halls 1936

It was in the 37th year of the reign of Henry VIII that the property passed into the possession of William Burt; no heir could be found after his death, so the Manorial Courts passed the property

Caption For Dorking, Punch Bowl Inn 1907

It was in the 37th year of the reign of Henry VIII that the property passed into the possession of William Burt; no heir could be found after his death, so the Manorial Courts passed the property