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Spitfire
About 1943 - disabled Spitfire landed 30 yards from beach opposite Golden Hind cafe and just beyond hotel on right. 3 or 4 chaps stripped off, swam out and pulled pilot from aircraft. I hope pilot survived but don't know if he did. Does anyone know?
A memory of Deal in 1943 by
Wartime Years In Llanarmon Yn Ial
Shortly after the outbreak of war, my Father who had a pet shop in Wallasey, evacuated the family to Llanarmon. We consisted of Dad, Mum, my brother Ray and myself. We moved into Rose Cottage in the ...Read more
A memory of Llanarmon-yn-Ial in 1940 by
School Uniform
When I passed the 11 plus exam I was selected to attend Kibworth Grammar School. The only place that you could get the uniform was the little shop in the photo to the right of the monument in the Square. This meant a trip ...Read more
A memory of Kibworth Beauchamp in 1949 by
Growing Up In Filton
I was born in Plymouth of Welsh parents, there was no work in Newport Wales when my Father got out of the Navy, so, we moved to my Grandparents house in 50 Wallscourt Rd Filton, until our house 13 Canberra Grove Filton became ...Read more
A memory of Filton in 1966 by
Wonderful Years
Living on the island was like living in paradise - it seemed like a constant holiday! I remember walking from 'Danehurst' along Pitts Lane across Binstead Road and up Cemetary Road to school every day. I loved walking to the ...Read more
A memory of Binstead in 1955 by
Beech House
I was sent to beech House at St Augustine's in 1964 to 1966. I always found the people in the village very friendly. I remember long walks down to the church and mill,and waiting on the station for the train home for the holidays. I ...Read more
A memory of Chartham in 1964 by
June 1958 A Frightening Experience!!!!
It was my 4th birthday and we were staying in Caister at the Sycamore Camp in a caravan that my Parents had hired for a 2 week holiday. So the date 13th June 1958 and we took a trip in Dad's old car up to ...Read more
A memory of Lowestoft in 1958 by
Beech House
Beech House was the school attached to St. Augustines,which used to be the County Asylum. I was there from 1964-66. I always found the people of Chartham top be lovely and kind. I remember walks down to the church and mill,and waiting ...Read more
A memory of Chartham in 1964 by
Granddads Donkeys
I was most surprised to see my late grandfather William Mannall and possibly my uncle Paul with granddads donkeys ,which he had for many years on the beach at Hemsby and also later at Newport (uncle Paul). I had many gratis rides ...Read more
A memory of Hemsby by
Carnforth Lodge Lancaster Road
As a child in the 1960’s and 70’s I went several times with my family to visit Mrs Esther Pomfret (Auntie Ettie to us; she was a relation of my father's) at Carnforth Lodge, Lancaster Road. I don't think this is ...Read more
A memory of Carnforth by
Captions
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There are several pleasant gardens around Weymouth for those who tire of their day on the beach.
While there are recreational activities available on the beach, it is very much a working one, evidenced by the yawls on the shingle.
Caravans nestle close to the large Beach House Café.This is an interesting building, with its two end towers and decorative façade. It seems too impressive for these surroundings.
Looking at the bandstand from the beach, the reason for its popular name of 'the bird cage' is obvious.
Porthpean ('little bay') has always been the local beach for St Austell people. Its regatta was an annual attraction, and it still has a thriving sailing club.
The wide, low-lying, sandy beach here was formed by structural faults.
The famous steps to the beach are visible on the right.The bandstand is in the centre on the cliff top, and the Grand Hotel is on the left.
The famous steps to the beach are visible on the right.The bandstand is in the centre on the cliff top, and the Grand Hotel is on the left.
This view shows Eype in the days before it was invaded by caravans and too many vehicles, though, as can be seen by the parked cars, some people had already discovered the delights of the beach at Eype
During World War II the whole beach was covered in obstacles and coils of barbed wire to help prevent an invasion.
Courtenay Terrace is the only group of houses which had gardens backing onto the beach.
Here we can see the pebble beach.
Early visitors faced a long climb to Babbacombe after a day on the beaches, but in the 1920s a cliff railway - still in use today - was built, making the journey much easier.
Paignton's beaches and coves give a combined sea-frontage of over two miles; this led to the growth of the town's satellite villages of Preston and Goodrington.
Mothers and children paddle in the sandy pools of Towan Beach. On Tolcarne Headland in the background is the Great Western Hotel.
Boats are drawn up on the beach under the walls of the fishing township, and their nets are drying on the rails beside the slipways.
Something really fascinates a crowd of very curious beach-goers - not just a landing of fish. We will never know what it was!
The new buildiing was built into the river over the beach. The photographer is standiing in front of Lambeth Palace, where the new embankment was being constructed.
Low tide has joined together all the sandy beaches in the background, with Tolcarne, Great Western and Towan seen from left to right.
Holidaymakers are sitting out on the beach, some with their parasols raised to protect their delicate skin from the bright summer sunshine. A tan was not fashionable during the Victorian era!
Andie Craine and his Pierrots are doing their show on the beach. Their performances began in 1846 and continued for 46 years.
The dressing tents are set up, the deckchairs are hired and the picnic baskets are opened for an enjoyable day on the beach.
This long view of the beach is seen here from a vantage point above the Alexandra Gardens.
ever-changing coastline has very much dictated the fortunes of Aldeburgh, but one thing which has not changed is the activity of local fishermen, who park their boats on the shingle bank which runs along the beach
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