Maps

181,006 maps found.

1904, Penparcau Ref. HOSM56529
1904, Southgate Ref. HOSM59890
1904, Trefechan Ref. HOSM62287
1911, Appleton Ref. HOSM36064
1898, Garford Ref. HOSM46022
1898, Milton Ref. HOSM53789
1885, Shelfield Ref. HOSM59003
1887, Ailby Ref. HOSM35697
1879, Shirland Ref. HOSM59121
1896, Eglingham Ref. HOSM44771
1896, Ingram Ref. HOSM49360
1897, Littlehoughton Ref. HOSM51675
1895, Cheriton Ref. HOSM40808
1895, Abbotstone Ref. HOSM45560
1895, Tichborne Ref. HOSM61834
1898, Leadgate Ref. HOSM50931
1895, Beech Ref. HOSM37448
1912, Barngates Ref. HOSM37064
1912, High Cunsey Ref. HOSM42632
1912, Outgate Ref. HOSM55874

Books

11 books found. Showing results 4,609 to 11.

Memories

29,018 memories found. Showing results 1,921 to 1,930.

Hanmer Family

My grandmother, Sarah Jane Hanmer, was born a twin in Eyton in 1910, her mother, also Sarah Jane Hanmer, is buried there. They were a large family, and my great-grandfather was a farmer. All the children ...Read more

A memory of Eyton in 1910 by Christine Adams[Nee ,Murray]

The White Block

Well Richard, I see you live now in the Black block, in March 1966, my first born was conceived in the flat on the second floor of the White block next door!! Happy memories!!

A memory of Hendon by Brian Schulz

Bristol Docks

When I was a little boy we used to visit my Aunt and Uncle in Bristol and on the way Grandfather very often stopped the car so as I could watch the ships unloading their cargos. The sights, sounds and smells will live on in my memory ...Read more

A memory of Bristol in 1965 by Robert Cummings

Castle Hill House

This is Castle Hill House bought that year by Augustus Brandt of William Brandt's and Sons bank, my Great Grandfather. Mostly now demolished, and the rest converted into flats.

A memory of Bletchingley in 1910 by Jason Mullins

A Childhood Reminiscence

I lived in Edgware from 1941 and, although a young child, I remember the war years vividly, especially collecting shrapnel and the sounds of bombs, anti-aircraft guns and V2 rockets. In 1944 I began school at Edgware ...Read more

A memory of Edgware in 1940 by Brian Wimborne

Oldcotes & Langold

The Priories Historical Society based in Oldcotes are looking for any old photos, maps, books, documents to facilitate our research into this important archaeological area. The Priories have talks every month at Oldcotes Village ...Read more

A memory of Langold by Pamela Cook

Caerau

My grandmother, Florence Helen Clarke grew up in Caerau. She was born there on 25th April, 1915. Her father and her brothers all worked in the coal mines and she was brought up in poverty. Eventually she made her way to england and then ...Read more

A memory of Caerau by Rachael Vaccaro

Valence Park

During the 1940's my Mother worked as a part time Park Keeper at Valence Park, I and my older sister spent many hours in the park, it was the safest place to be during an air raid, I remember the doodle bug hitting the houses in ...Read more

A memory of Dagenham in 1944 by Terry Mayo

My Youth

I was born at Springend near Horbury in 1948, lived at 40 Northfield Lane, Horbury emigrated to Australia in 1961. I remember the Library, spent hours there reading the famous five books and secret seven, still do. Whites fish and chip ...Read more

A memory of Horbury in 1950 by Chris Melville

Growing Up In Stafford Until 1975

I grew up on the Weston Park Estate and my close friends were Ann Parker and Linda Jay, as we all lived a few doors away. We used to go to Riverside disco approximate 1970 and the Young Farmers disco on Friday ...Read more

A memory of Stafford by Angela Née Rafferty

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Captions

29,158 captions found. Showing results 4,609 to 4,632.

Caption For Wordsley, King George's Field C1965

The fine bay windows of this house have been filled in with concrete and adorned with graffiti, while other windows have been boarded up.

Caption For Wells Next The Sea, The Beach 1929

If there were coconut trees, you could well imagine this was a picture of a South Sea island. These colourful beach huts provide a place to change into swimwear or to have a welcome brew-up of tea.

Caption For Walberswick, The Village 1892

This was taken to the left of photograph 29932, but now from the Walberswick side of the river. We can see the house with a large chimney stack in both photographs.

Caption For Bakewell, Bridge 1923

Bakewell Bridge has coped with ever-increasing traffic for six centuries, and remains one of the finest 14th-century town bridges in the country.

Caption For Romsey, The Abbey From Greenhill 1932

Beyond the grassy expanse lies Romsey's great Norman church, one of the most impressive in Europe and certainly the finest in Hampshire.

Caption For Over Wallop, Rose Cottage C1965

Wallop means 'valley of the stream,' and if we look closely we can just see the Wallop brook on the left of the road.

Caption For Allostock, All Ways Filling Station C1955

In the 18th century there was a boys' school in Allostock run by a minister of the Unitarian chapel; it was attended at one time by Robert Clive, the future conqueror of India.

Caption For Lustleigh, The Village C1960

The Church of St John the Baptist's most eccentric incumbent was the Rev William Davy (1743-1826), who printed twenty-six volumes of his 'System of Divinity' (unreadable, apparently, although you

Caption For Baslow, Nether End C1955

The eastern end of the village of Baslow is known as Nether End. This 50s view is from outside the Cavendish Arms Hotel, looking west.

Caption For Clitheroe, Castle Gardens, Bowling Green 1927

This is part of the castle grounds, and tournaments can be held here.

Caption For Clitheroe, Castle Gardens, Tennis Courts 1927

This is part of the castle grounds, and tournaments can be held here.

Caption For Slaugham, The Village C1960

Note the row of houses on the right - a varied mix of stone houses and tile-hung properties.

Caption For Lazonby, From Church Tower C1955

The view across the village from the tower of the parish church of St Nicholas.

Caption For Castle Bromwich, The Village C1965

Castle Bromwich, just five miles north-east of the city, was incorporated into Birmingham in 1931.

Caption For Colchester, Vineyard Street 1904

Colchester Castle—the largest Norman Keep ever built—stands on the site of the Roman temple of Claudius, which was destroyed during the Boudiccan rebellion of AD60.

Caption For Blackmore, The Village C1955

This quiet village is tucked away in the Essex lanes about four miles north of Brentwood.

Caption For Stubbington, The Parade C1965

South of Fareham, Stubbington has some attractive areas of modern housing, and the village shopping centre, the Parade, is built around a small green.

Caption For Lofthouse, General View C1960

This lovely view shows the upper reaches of Nidderdale above the village of Lofthouse, between Ramsgill and Middlesmoor.

Caption For Madeley, Court 1896

Madeley Court dates from the Tudor period, and was the oldest building in the old village of Madeley (now a part of Telford).

Caption For New Brighton, Lighthouse 1892

The foundation stone of the New Brighton lighthouse was laid on 8 June 1827 by Thomas Littledale, Mayor of Liverpool.

Caption For Bebington, Mayer Park 1936

This photograph looks across Mayer Park from the terrace of Mayer House. The park still serves as a peaceful oasis for the people of Bebington.

Caption For Helpston, Clare Cottage C1960

The poet John Clare was born in Helpston in 1793, the son of a thresher.

Caption For Holdenhurst, Throop Village C1945

Holdenhurst has retained its rural setting near the banks of the River Stour, despite the sprawl of Bournemouth across its more distant meadows.

Caption For Bath, Milsom Street 1895

Looking north from New Bond Street, this late 19th-century view captures well the quality of Milsom Street, one of the earlier streets laid out beyond the boundaries of the original walled town.