Maps

2,499 maps found.

1946, Bitton Ref. NPO641299
1947, Boldon Colliery Ref. NPO645510
1947, Cauldwell Ref. NPO664809
1946, Bromley Heath Ref. NPO651641
1946, Cadbury Heath Ref. NPO658370
1946, Colt's Green Ref. NPO675831
1897, Alveston Down Ref. RNE624727
1897, Aust Ref. RNE629094
1898, Conham Ref. RNE676549
1898, Coombs End Ref. RNE677053
1897, Cowhill Ref. RNE679472
1897, Cromhall Common Ref. RNE683834
1898, Codrington Ref. RNE673229
1946, Westend Ref. NPO865403
1946, Westerleigh Hill Ref. NPO865771
1946, The Folly Ref. NPO846357
1946, Tormarton Ref. NPO850356
1946, Tortworth Ref. NPO850693
1946, Wick Rocks Ref. NPO869803
1946, Staple Hill Ref. NPO838619

Books

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Memories

1,577 memories found. Showing results 671 to 680.

Childhood

I was born in Roddymoore and lived there until I was six, I remember the walk up to the school and the many times we had to walk from my grandparents' home in Crook as the bus couldn't get through due to the snow. I fondly remember a ...Read more

A memory of Roddymoor by Susan Scott

Mrs Mitchell Teacher

I just read the memories of South Shawbost and mention of Mrs Mitchell, teacher, has encouraged me to write. Mrs Mitchell was Aunty Jean to me and my siblings: she was the sister of my mother Dolina Mitchell. Dolina had left ...Read more

A memory of South Uist by Duncan Williamson

My Dad's Mum, Frances Ann Coulson Lived In Fowler Street In 1901 Aged 5 Years Old.

My dad's mum lived in Fowler Street in 1901 aged 5 years old, her name was Frances Ann Coulson. She was married to a David Taylor in June 1914. Their son was my ...Read more

A memory of South Shields in 1900 by Joyce Collins

Trams, Markets And Bright Yellow Trolly Buses

With big hugs from waiting family on one of the many platforms that was Central Station, we hurried though the noise and clouds of steam towards the station exit and into the sunlight...my eyes ...Read more

A memory of Newcastle upon Tyne in 1940 by Raymond Hay

First Job On Mitcham Council

When I left Singlegate School in 1952, my first job was wih the Mitcham Council Nurseries situated on a road south of the Common. I recall mostly weeding flower beds and washing pots. I did go on occasions in the van to ...Read more

A memory of Mitcham by Laurie James

Old Pub Of Croydon

Southbridge Road, South Croydon. I am looking for the name of a building that was at 94 Southbridge Road in Croydon. I am presuming it was a pub... we have a photo of it - looks like a pub but is it?

A memory of Croydon by Wendy Mortimer

Woodger. Austin,Stanley.

I have just found that my family on my grandmother's side came from Wisley. Some lived Ripley, Byfleet, and Ockham, but most Wisley. 1841 1851 records onwards. Their name Woodger worked Park Farm.Pond Farm. The Hut. Wisley ...Read more

A memory of Wisley in 1860 by Ronald Stanley

When Gates Corner Was A Corner

Lived in South Woodford with my parents from 1952-1972 before marrying, and worked for Gates in this very building from 1968-1977 before moving up the High Road to their new Head Office when this building caught ...Read more

A memory of South Woodford in 1968 by Terry Malby

My Dad

My name is Mike Pearson and my father used to work at the Skating Rink in South Park, more or less full time at one stage in his life. His name was Ernest, or Erne, Pearson. He gave out and took back in the skates and did the music I think. Maybe someone will remember him.

A memory of Darlington in 1962 by Michael Pearson

Munroe Placemillbank Rd

My name is John Jeffrey. Our family lived in the sandstone buildings across from Youngs Windows known as Munroe Place. Our house number was 66 Millbank Road. I remember a few names when growing up there till they ...Read more

A memory of Wishaw

Captions

2,444 captions found. Showing results 1,609 to 1,632.

Caption For Daventry, The Canal C1965

They are heading south on the Grand Union Canal from Braunston Tunnel. At Braunston the canal drops sharply through six locks.

Caption For Acomb, The Old Mill C1955

The mill is just south of the village on the Birkey Burn. The miller's house is dated 1728, and the three-storey mill building is also 18th-century.

Caption For Swynnerton, The Village 1900

Swynnerton lies about three miles south of Trentham.

Caption For Malmesbury, River Avon And Railway From Abbey Roof C1955

During the mid 19th century, proposals were put forward to build a railway line to connect the town with the south of England.

Caption For Llandudno, S.S. Alexandra 1891

By 1848 the London, Brighton & South Coast Railway were keen to promote Brighton as a cross-channel port; they funded the Brighton & Continental Steam Packet Co, though it was soon found that Newhaven

Caption For Barton Seagrave, Old Cottages C1955

To the south are large modern housing estates. This view looks north towards Barton Seagrave Hall, just visible beyond the tall lime trees.

Caption For Rothwell, Jesus Hospital C1955

South of the church, and facing the market place, is Jesus Hospital which was founded in 1591 for 26 poor men.

Caption For Beer, Pillow Lace Workers 1901

A lace maker works at a floral sprig of Honiton lace outside her cottage door at Beer in South Devon.

Caption For Devizes, The Castle C1955

This is a view from the south-east, and shows the Ladies' Gate on the right and the bowed fernery on the left. The brickwork of the original windmill can be seen on the Round Tower.

Caption For Exmouth, From The Cliff 1918

The cliff walk now forms part of the South West Coast Path, the national trail which winds around the West Country peninsula.

Caption For Southborough, The Parade 1896

Since it was gradually absorbed to become a suburb of Royal Tunbridge Wells, this small village south of Tonbridge supported a number of businesses in its commercial centre.

Caption For Southwell, The Minster, The West Towers 1895

All that remains of the Saxon building is a carved doorhead in the north transept and some paving in the south transept.

Caption For Weymouth, Beach Show 1899

The coast here, turning to the south, forms a wide, open bay. The esplanade extends for about a mile, and is lined with elegant houses and defended by a substantial sea-wall.

Caption For Petersfield, The Spain C1965

Much of the limewashing was carried out in The Spain, and carts coming in from the south- easterly direction would be taken through the shallow cart-wash in the Heath Pond, where the boardwalk

Caption For Wendover, From The North East 1901

The photographer is looking south-west across the pretty market town of Wendover, which lies on the edge of the Chilterns.

Caption For Dublin, Christchurch Cathedral, The Earl Of Pembroke's Tomb 1897

The full-length figure (which bears the arms of FitzOsbert of Drogheda) is probably a replacement procured by the Lord Deputy, Sir Henry Sidney, when the original effigy was broken when the south nave

Caption For Burnley, Scott Park 1896

Some said that Burnley did not need parks, as the Pennines of South Lancashire are only ten minutes away, and some lovely countryside surrounds the town.

Caption For Cheam, Burdon Lane 1925

These splendid trees had already overseen the widespread development of substantial suburban houses south of the village and the station which had begun in the years following the First World War.

Caption For Manorbier, Castle C1955

The four-storey round tower in the distance at the south-east angle, strongly built, remains today in perhaps the best state of preservation of all the castle buildings.

Caption For Newark, Balderton Gate C1955

Balderton Gate is the next turning south-east off Cartergate. Here we have a glimpse of the 237 feet high spire of St Mary Magdalene's.

Caption For Ardingly, High Street C1955

Ardingly hosts the South of England Show, an important agricultural event with livestock competitions and horse jumping, and has often been visited by members of the royal family.

Caption For York, Walmgate Bar C1885

This is the principal entrance from the south-east; travellers would then cross the city and leave it at Bootham Bar.

Caption For Keswick, Castlerigg, Druid Circle 1895

To the south-west is another stone in the direction of the midwinter sunset, which is a far more useful calendar date for ancient agricultural communities.