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Good Times In Willington Quay

I lived at 19 Church St, Willington Quay, just beside the ballast hills. My dad George worked at Cooksons, so we lived in company house - very big and quite grand. We had no electricity in those days but it ...Read more

A memory of Willington Quay in 1955 by Vivienne Duden

Willingdon Childhood

I was born and raised in Willingdon and lived two doors away from the previous correspondent Ian Friend. I also attended the school referred to as Willingdon Church Hall before a new school was built in Rapsons(?) Road, ...Read more

A memory of Willingdon by Jeff Miller

School And Friends

My name then was Barrett. I remember living on Walton Street, Holmebridge. My best friend then was Dorothy Hobson, we lived at no 6 and she lived at no 18 I think. I went to the council school where the headmaster was Mr ...Read more

A memory of Sutton-in-Craven in 1960 by Elaine Oconnor

Evacuated

In late 1939 I walked with my younger brother, Peter, through the main street. We had arrived as evacuees. We still have friends there.

A memory of Pentrebach by Herbert Piddock

Gibbs Mew Brewery

Does anybody remember Gibbs Mew Grewery on Gigant Street?

A memory of Salisbury in 1997 by Patrick Brick

Tarpots

I remember the north side of the London road much as has been described by others with some differences, the last shop before the garage was Jones the butchers, owned by Mr Jones and run by his three sons, Roy, Owen and the third one ...Read more

A memory of Great Tarpots in 1945 by Colin Mackenzie

The Train That Crossed The Street

From my childhood in Welshpool in the 1940s and 50s I have fond memories of the little steam train which crossed over Church Street, originally on a daily basis then later on Mondays only, carrying livestock from ...Read more

A memory of Welshpool in 1940 by Patricia Owen

The 221 Single Decker Bus From Pinner To Hatch End In The 1950''s

In the early 1950s my mother would put me on a Metropolitan Line train at Baker Street and tell me to get off at Pinner Station and be met by my Auntie Dorrie.  Its amazing to think I ...Read more

A memory of Pinner in 1953 by John Howard Norfolk

Old High Street Summer Of 1966

The old High Street was a hive of activity especially in the summer months, I remember the Acropolis coffee bar which was run by a Greek family including Archie Aggro who was a very tough character and stood no ...Read more

A memory of Folkestone in 1966 by First Name Last Name

Growing Up

I was born in Eltringham Street in 1946, we lived with my grandparents Mr & Mrs Wilson. My gran died when I was about four. I can remember the coffin being in the front room - well that was the only room downstairs except ...Read more

A memory of Blackhill by Doris Forsey

Captions

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Caption For Wakefield, Cross Square C1953

A sign across the street advertises the Great Yorkshire Show held in early July, and the Coronation was on 2 June. In the background is the spire of the 14th-century cathedral church of All Saints.

Caption For Maidstone, High Street C1955

A positive cats-cradle of wires weaves above the roadway, with telephone cables, suspended street lighting and the power cables for the silent-running electric trolley buses contesting the airspace.

Caption For Leamington Spa, The Parade And Memorial C1960

Leamington's development as a spa did not begin until 1789, when William Abbotts discovered a mineral spring on his land in what is now Bath Street.

Caption For Southport, Neville Street 1924

Here we see the Victoria Hotel in Nevill Street.

Caption For Whitchurch, Oving Road C1955

Oving Road leads west uphill from the north end of the High Street - the architectural quality does not fall off.

Caption For Rugby, North Street 1922

North Street was mainly residential in the early 20th century, with some splendid houses, including thatched cottages. They became derelict in the 1920s and were demolished in 1933.

Caption For Swindon, The Civic Offices 1948

It was decided to use a small recreation ground in Euclid Street, and building took place to a design by Messrs Bertram, Bertram & Rice of Oxford.

Caption For Wimborne, East Street C1955

East Street was still on the main road through Wimborne when this picture was taken, and the one-way traffic system was still about 15 years away.

Caption For Rochester, High Street C1955

Blundells at No 135 advertises post-war Utility furniture, and Belisha beacons have joined the street furniture to identify pedestrian crossings.

Caption For Staverton, The Village And Church C1955

Here we have a fine view of St Mary's Church from Church Street.

Caption For Kimbolton, High Street C1955

The High Street in Kimbolton was the market place for the surrounding villages and the site of the 'Staty' Fair that is still held every September.

Caption For Lyndhurst, The Grand Hotel C1955

Its address is 78 High Street, and it is Forestdale Hotels' head office. They have purchased nineteen 3-star hotels in England and France over the last 38 years.

Caption For Market Deeping, Market Place C1955

The 17th-century Bull pub (centre left) is still there, as is the Town Hall, but two banks now stand along that side of the street.

Caption For Stroud, King Street 1900

This open area, known as King Street Parade, was the scene of many local events.

Caption For Buntingford, High Street C1955

Today, the suspended street lighting has disappeared, and although Buntingford has a major by-pass, traffic is heavier than the two cyclists and the solitary parked delivery van.

Caption For Hartlepool, Advertising C1960

Their address is shown as No 69 and 71, and the property was situated in Musgrave Street.

Caption For Eye, Church Street C1960

Down the street the King's Head has closed, but retains its Lacon's sign on the wall. Set back is the Vine Church, a Baptist Chapel rebuilt in 1868.

Caption For Burton On The Wolds, Greyhound Inn C1960

This rather imposing white- painted late 18th- or early 19th-century brick-faced pub under a slated roof is set back from the main village street, selling Shipstones Ales from a local Nottingham

Caption For Great Yarmouth, Regent Road 1896

The street is lined with a medley of newly-constructed buildings.

Caption For Manchester, Piccadilly 1889

The area from the Duke of Wellington statue to Market Street was once a large ornamental pond complete with fountains, which had delighted Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on their visit in 1840.

Caption For Ayr, Wallace Tower And High Street 1900

parts the former Greyfriars church of St John, where Robert the Bruce held a Parliament in 1315, are thought to date back to its beginnings.The 130 ft high neo-Gothic Wallace Tower, situated in the High Street

Caption For Leicester, The Roman Remains And Jewry Wall C1955

The remains are situated at the top of the High Street and are a must, particularly for the first-time visitor to the City.

Caption For Hertford, Fore Street 1922

A view from the Shire Hall along what was to become a heavily congested street, until the building of the new relief road, with a string of Georgian and early Victorian shopfronts overshadowed by the

Caption For Desborough, The Cross And George Hotel C1960

Further up the street is the Ritz Cinema, which later became a ballroom.