Maps

2,499 maps found.

1946, Gaunt's Earthcott Ref. NPO712439
1946, Old Passage Ref. NPO797031
1946, Oldland Ref. NPO797447
1946, Pilning Ref. NPO806184
1946, Severn Beach Ref. NPO827804
1946, Shepperdine Ref. NPO829780
1946, Soundwell Ref. NPO834255
1946, New Cheltenham Ref. NPO789517
1946, Nimlet Ref. NPO792273
1898, Staple Hill Ref. RNE838619
1898, Stoke Gifford Ref. RNE840061
1898, Whiteshill Ref. RNE869118
1898, Winterbourne Down Ref. RNE871609
1898, The Batch Ref. RNE846295
1898, The Folly Ref. RNE846357
1897, The Knapp Ref. RNE846433
1898, Severn Beach Ref. RNE827804
1898, Simonside Ref. RNE831491
1898, West Park Ref. RNE864822
1897, Westend Ref. RNE865403

Books

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Memories

1,577 memories found. Showing results 761 to 770.

South Africa Lodge

I lived in Stakes Hill Road between 1957 and 1970. I used to play with Tamblyn Thornton who Lived in South Africa Lodge and Alex Robertson who lived in the flint cottage in front of South Africa Lodge. Our house was No 54 ...Read more

A memory of Waterlooville in 1960 by Richard Martin

Brooks And Pearson Families

My great great grandmother Selina Brooks was born in Cheap Street, Hunslet, in 1875 to an unmarried mother from London named Elizabeth who already had a toddler son out of wedlock. Her stepfather later became William ...Read more

A memory of Hunslet in 1880 by R K

New Money

I travelled to Collyer's School in Horsham from Holmwood between 1967 and 1972. I would leave my bike at a house around the corner after having cycled from Broome Hall, and hopefully be in time for the 8.32. If I missed that, it ...Read more

A memory of Holmwood Corner in 1971 by Jeremy Morfey

Seaton Sluice Billy Mill

My grandfather John Johnson was born around 1900 and lived all his early life around Billy Mill and Seaton Sluice. He told me that as a boy of about eleven he spent two weeks' holiday with his friend, the lighthouse ...Read more

A memory of Seaton Sluice in 1900 by Neil Johnson

Crabtree Lane

Hi, the house in this picture is called Ralphs Cross. The road that runs up next to it is now Crabtree Lane. I lived there from 1968 until 1983, near the top, no 43, on the corner of Halepit Road. It was a nice bungalow and I ...Read more

A memory of Great Bookham by Jennifer Hudson

Tappa's Tump Nw Morris Hold A Dance Workshop In Loddon Hall Road

What an amazing day! One moment Twyford is enjoying a quiet Sunday morning on a cool February day and then dozens of cars arrive from all over the south of England delivering Morris ...Read more

A memory of Twyford in 2010 by John Howard Norfolk

Happy Days In Woodford Bridge

I've just come across this site. My memory years are really from 1938 up to 1958, when I married and left Crownhill Road, but I have returned several times recently, as it draws me back to 'home', although we ...Read more

A memory of Woodford Bridge in 1940 by Douglas Parrott

Nursery School 1943 50

I spent some classic country living in Ansley Common during the later war years. Walking home from nursery school I would often be ducking for cover under hedges as low flying fighter planes would scream overhead. The ...Read more

A memory of Ansley Common by Brian Riggs

Early Days

I was born at home in Coleford Bridge Road in 1935 and grew up there, went to school in Frimley and lived in Mytchett until emigrating to Australia in 1964. In those early days life seemed very simple, only a handful of cars, making ...Read more

A memory of Mytchett in 1940 by David Greenland

Wonderfl Memories Of My Childhood

I was born in March 1947. I believe it was snowing heavily! My mother and father ran their butchers business in the village and my Uncle Don had a commercial painting and decorating business. My Aunty Gwen ...Read more

A memory of North Somercotes in 1955 by Cheryl Clarkson

Captions

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Caption For Bedford, The Promenade 1897

In this view, looking north-east from the bridge on the south bank of the Ouse, the Swan Hotel is seen without ivy.

Caption For Biggleswade, Market Place 1925

Three miles south of Sandy we reach Biggleswade, now by- passed by the A1.

Caption For Penarth, Esplanade Hotel From Pier 1896

Being on a headland, there are two shores here - north and south. Along the latter runs the wide Esplanade, with extensive views across the Bristol Channel.

Caption For Wotton Under Edge, Kingswood Abbey 1897

This 15th-century gatehouse is in the village of Kingswood, one mile south of Wotton; it is part of the Cistercian abbey which existed here until the Dissolution.

Caption For Stamford, Town Bridge C1955

The chimneystacks of Lord Burghley's Hospital are an eye-catching feature along the south bank of the Welland.

Caption For Bournville, The Carillion C1960

Situated 4.5 miles south of Birmingham, Bournville was chosen by George Cadbury in 1879 as the site for his new factory and for a model village for his workers.

Caption For Kendal, The Castle 1894

It still commands fine views to the north and south-east. The castle was described as 'ready to drop down with age' by the beginning of the 17th century.

Caption For Ibstock, Station Road C1965

The back of the Crown Inn can just be seen in the centre, where Station Road becomes Hinckley Road, curving south past the parish church, and on to Nailstone and Market Bosworth.

Caption For Huddersfield, New Street 1957

Previously called South Street, this was redeveloped in the late 18th century. The 'Brick' building sited opposite the Boot and Shoe was erected in 1770 out of bricks not needed for the Cloth Hall.

Caption For Sandy, Girtford Bridge 1925

Moving south we cross the River Ivel by the Girtford Bridge to reach the town of Sandy on the Great North Road, the A1.

Caption For Bedford, St Paul's Church 1929

This view looks south-west. The cars occupy the site of the first Corn Exchange, which became the Floral Hall after its replacement opened in 1874.

Caption For Quainton, The Parish Church C1955

This view from the south-east corner of the churchyard is little changed, although the yew is bigger. The pine by the chancel survives, but there is now a vulgar yellow conifer disrupting the view.

Caption For Treorchy, The Square C1955

Treorchy has suffered all the vicissitudes that every South Wales coal industry community has suffered in the 20th century, and now unemployment is a sad statistic.

Caption For Woodmansterne, The Village C1955

This 1930s mock-Tudor shopping parade still stands on Rectory Lane as it winds its way south to the junction with the Chipstead Valley Road, where the buildings of the Woodmansterne Treatment Works, belonging

Caption For Portland, Bow And Arrow Castle 1898

This is Portland's rugged eastern seaboard, south-westwards from Gilbert Castle and Castle Hayes (foreground) to medieval Rufus Castle and Gallops Weare (centre); God Nor is the headland above Freshwater

Caption For Abingdon, Abbey Gate 1893

The left- hand or south pedestrian arch was inserted in 1865, and the building on the left was part of the police station, built in 1865 and demolished in 1964 for the present (very 1960s) Abbey

Caption For Newport Pagnell, The M1 Motorway 1962

This view looks south-east from the same Little Linford Lane bridge.

Caption For Watchet, Swain Street 1906

Swain Street runs south from the harbour; it is narrow and mixed architecturally, as can be seen in this Edwardian view.

Caption For Symondsbury, 1899

Trees of The Grove extend south-westwards (left) and Old Warren Hill forms the horizon.

Caption For Bridport, West Allington 1912

The south side of West Allington, looking westwards from the White Lion Hotel to the Old Inn. Both pubs had landladies.

Caption For Batchworth Heath, 1903

Away to the right are the south lodges to Moor Park, a pair of small lodges linked by a Tuscan Doric arch. From this viewpoint these are now hidden by young oaks.

Caption For Chester, King Charles I Tower 1888

The north and east walls follow the line of those of the Roman fortress; those on the west and south were moved so that more land could be incorporated within the city's defences.

Caption For Rhuddlan, The Castle Ruins C1955

Situated three miles south of Rhyl, Rhuddlan was once a strategic location, as it was the lowest point at which the Clwyd could be crossed.

Caption For Sutton, Banstead Downs, Golf Links 1903

This scene is of Banstead Downs, which are actually outside Sutton's boundaries, south of Belmont station. The clubhouse of the Banstead Downs Golf Club is seen in the distance.