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Places

5 places found.

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Maps

77 maps found.

1947, Plas Coch Ref. NPO807183
1922, Plas Gogerddan Ref. POP807209
1921, Plas Meredydd Ref. POP807261
1902, Plas Coch Ref. RNC807183
1947, Plas Dinam Ref. NPO807191
1897, Plas Coch Ref. RNE807183
1899, Plas Dinam Ref. RNE807191
1921, Plâs Berwyn Ref. POP807155
1921, Plas Coch Ref. POP807183
1921, Plas Dinam Ref. POP807191
1897, Plâs Berwyn Ref. RNE807155
1899, Plas Meredydd Ref. RNE807261
1947, Plas Meredydd Ref. NPO807261
1898, Plas Coch Ref. HOSM65262
1947, Plâs Berwyn Ref. NPO807155
1947, Plas Gogerddan Ref. NPO807209
1899, Plas Gogerddan Ref. RNE807209
1902-1903, Plas Dinam Ref. RNC807191
1902-1903, Plâs Berwyn Ref. RNC807155
1901-1903, Plas Gogerddan Ref. RNC807209

Books

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Memories

53 memories found. Showing results 1 to 10.

Childhood Memories

My grandfather lived in the tied cottage on the Plas farm in Lower Machen. His name was Albert Thomas, known as Bert. I have many fond memories of him and his cottage and playing around the farmyard and watching him complete ...Read more

A memory of Lower Machen in 1977 by Louise James (Nee Willetts)

Gowers Bridge

Gowers bridge was not too far from where we lived and was a great place to take the children for a picnic, to learn to ride a tricycle and to skim stones across and see who won, then pick our way to Llyn Bwrw Eira, along the banks, ...Read more

A memory of Llanrwst in 1956 by patriciahughesbrynymaen

Grandmother Born1876

My grandmother used to tell me stories of Gateshead days when I was a kid, for example Tommy-on-the Bridge, area Bottle Bank, apparently was a permanent fixture in those days, he stood on the Swing Bridge, might have been ...Read more

A memory of Gateshead in 1890 by Derek Bell

Wells Family In Thorpe Bay

A cousin found an old Birthday Book in which the names of some people from Thorpe Bay feature. We wonder if these were family members: Eileen Wells, 11 Plas Newydd, Thorpe Bay, Essex, Birthday February 28. Mrs. Day, 10 ...Read more

A memory of Thorpe Bay in 1920 by ivytrott

Grandad

My grandad was christened at St Hilda's church in 1890, he was married there in 1914 and was buried from there in 1965. My mother also got married there and I was christened there. My grandad was Alfred William Morland and he worked at ...Read more

A memory of Darlington by Diane Lambley

Auntie Lena

I went to Plas in the 1960s and have fabulous memories of the wonderful holidays and all the fun things that happened, the outings, the trips to Carnaerfon, the tricks we played and of course our wonderful Auntie Lena who actually ...Read more

A memory of Betws Garmon in 1969 by Gill Otoole(Ne Coughlin)

Happy Memories

I first was introduced Plas Y Nant by The Rev. Ken D Beardsley who took a large group of us youngsters from the Methodist church in Menston Yorkshire in 1966. We were there introduced to the the formidable, affectionately known As ...Read more

A memory of Betws Garmon in 1966 by Keith Pitts

Back Here After 50 Years!!

I lived in Bryn Glas for ten years after passing the 11+ to go to Lewis School for girls. Memories - I have lots, and it is lovely to come back home. Sitting on the Graig counting the cars (and there weren't many), travelling ...Read more

A memory of Hengoed in 1950 by Margaret Bye

The Down And Up

We went to stay at Plas-Y-Nant, Easter, Whit and Summer every year in the 50s. It was simply wonderful. Yes, I remember Auntie Lena and the whole range of little customs and practices we willingly engaged in. Not the least ...Read more

A memory of Betws Garmon in 1955 by Derek West

Albion Place

I was born in 1939 and grew up in Kenfg Hill, living at 65 Pisgah Street, Foster Buildings, and 7 Albion Place during the war years. Albion Place was then in an area of Kenfig Hill known as The Huts, because the dwellings were all ...Read more

A memory of Kenfig Hill in 1945 by Brian Harman

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Captions

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Caption For Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Marquis Of Anglesey Column C1965

This column was built by public subscription in 1817 to honour a local landowner, Henry William Paget of Plas Newydd.

Caption For Capel Curig, The Llugwy Valley 1891

It is now home to the National Mountaineering Centre at Plas Brenin, but has been known for many years for its superb view of the Snowdon 'horseshoe'.

Caption For Llanrwst, Gwydyr Castle 1895

Along with the magnificent town house of Plas Mawr in Conwy, they illustrate the dominance of this family in this region over many centuries.

Caption For Capel Curig, Plas Y Brenin C1960

The Plas y Brenin Outdoor Pursuits Centre, converted from the King's Hotel in 1954 to provide excellence in outdoor pursuit training, is seen in the middle distance.

Caption For Conwy, High Street And Castle Hotel C1955

As the High Street runs down toward the medieval town wall gate and through to the harbour, the influence of Robert Wynn's Plas Mawr can be seen in the transomed stone mullions of the Castle

Caption For Capel Curig, The Llugwy Valley 1891

It is now home to the National Mountaineering Centre at Plas Brenin, but has been known for many years for its superb view of the Snowdon 'horseshoe'.

Caption For Bala, High Street 1935

Here the street is seemingly deserted in the sunlight, save for a few parked cars; one is waiting outside the Plas Coch Hotel.

Caption For Pentraeth, The Village C1965

Panton had married a local heiress, Jane Jones of Plas Gwyn, and they owned much of the estate around Pentraeth.

Caption For Darlington, Entrance To Northgate 1926

The statue of Joseph Pease stands guard over the entrance to Northgate.

Caption For Saltburn By The Sea, The Promenade 1923

Here, in another view of the Promenade, we see the large five- storey houses, built in distinctive white 'Pease' brick, many of which operated as small private hotels or boarding houses

Caption For Saltburn By The Sea, Cat Nab C1885

Another view of Cat Nab, showing very clearly the 'new town' laid out in the mid to late 19th century, largely through the vision and initiative of the Pease family.

Caption For Marske By The Sea, Cliff House C1955

Cliff House was built in the mid 19th century by the Pease family, who owned the nearby Upleatham Ironstone Mines. It was sold to the Holiday Fellowship organisation before the Second World War.

Caption For Richmond, The Channel 1929

Swale House on the extreme left was the home of Joe and Veronica Pease, great hosts of balls and parties.

Caption For Guisborough, Church, The Font And Lady Pease Memorial Window 1913

The window was glazed by the Pease family in memory of Lady Pease of the nearby Hutton and Pinchinthorpe estate.

Caption For Saltburn By The Sea, Glenhow School C1960

This handsome building, again built in distinctive white 'Pease' brick, stands on Albion Terrace and was originally two imposing private residences.

Caption For Loftus, Coronation Park C1960

This handsome terrace of Victorian houses, built in distinctive white 'Pease' brick overlook the Coronation Park.

Caption For Darlington, Technical College 1898

Hoskins was also responsible for designing the Grammar School of Queen Elizabeth (1875), John Pease's villa Elm Ridge (1867), the New Hippodrome and Palace of Varieties (1907), and the King's Head.

Caption For Hutton, Highcliff And Cleveland Hills C1885

The neighbouring estate to the Chaloners' Gisborough estate, the Hutton and Pinchinthorpe estate, was bought in the 1860s by the Quaker industrialist, Joseph Whitwell Pease of Darlington.

Caption For Saltburn By The Sea, 1923

Henry Pease was said to have had a vision of 'a town arisen on the edge of a cliff'. He was then instrumental in founding 'New' Saltburn on the top of the cliff in 1861.

Caption For Middlesbrough, Albert Park Fountain C1955

This ornamental fountain was provided in 1896 by Joseph Pease, one of the Owners of the Middlesbrough Estate, and it was traditionally surrounded by beautiful flower beds.

Caption For Darlington, High Row 1893

The street is dominated by the Italianate clock tower, paid for by Joseph Pease; along with the Town Hall and covered market, it was designed by Alfred Waterhouse and built in 1864.

Caption For Hutton, Village C1955

Some of the people who lived here were employed in the neighbouring ironstone mines, and others at nearby Hutton Hall, built in the 1860s for Sir Joseph Whitwell Pease.

Caption For Guisborough, Hutton Hall 1891

and elaborate range of houses, bothies, potting sheds and greenhouses (together with the adjoining stable block, these were converted in the early years of this century into a luxury development, Pease

Caption For Saltburn By The Sea, The Queen Hotel 1891

The Queen's Hotel is built in distinctive white 'Pease' brick as is found in many buildings in the town.