Maps

9,439 maps found.

1898, North Chailey Ref. RNC793034
1903, North Cliffe Ref. RNC793056
1899, North Coker Ref. RNC793068
1899, North Common Ref. RNC793077
1900, North Darley Ref. RNC793150
1899, North End Ref. RNC793227
1901, North End Ref. RNC793249
1903, North Frodingham Ref. RNC793371
1901, North Green Ref. RNC793417
1899, North Huish Ref. RNC793552
1899, North Poorton Ref. RNC793836
1899, North Star Ref. RNC793939
1899, North Stoke Ref. RNC793943
1899, North Town Ref. RNC794005
1899, North Wootton Ref. RNC794122
1920, North Chingford Ref. POP1188996
1947, Athersley North Ref. NPO628308
1920, Lydbury North Ref. POP770838
1923, North Anston Ref. POP792851
1921, North Barsham Ref. POP792902

Books

39 books found. Showing results 409 to 432.

Memories

1,544 memories found. Showing results 171 to 180.

Teignmouth Folk Festival 2008

A weekend long folk festival in June attracted crowds of spectators to the street entertainments around Teignmouth and also to the concert performances in the Carlton Theatre. Many of the entertainers were morris ...Read more

A memory of Teignmouth in 2008 by John Howard Norfolk

Maelog Lake Hotel

A schoolfriend of my former wife (now sadly deceased) married a Rhosneigr man and lived in the village. In order to visit them  my wife, I and our year old daughter visited Rhosneigr first in 1971, again in 1973 and for the last ...Read more

A memory of Rhosneigr in 1971 by Colin Carey

I Lived In Hampstead Norris From 1945 To 1962

I lived in Hampstead Norris as it was known in those days from 1945 to 1962 when I departed for greener pastures(I thought). I have had this longing for a while now to get in touch with people ...Read more

A memory of Hampstead Norreys in 1960 by David Street

A Family Camp At Tocketts Mill Near Guisborough

I had a lovely weekend "up north" to attend a family party in Middlesbrough as my wife's brother-in-law Robert Arbin was celebrating his 60th birthday. As it was summer we thought it would nice ...Read more

A memory of Guisborough in 2000 by John Howard Norfolk

Schooldays

I was born in Hayfield Cottages, Auldgirth in April 1931. My first year at school Mrs Garthwaite was my teacher. She lived in the house just north of the school. In the mid 30s my brother Bob and I saw an airship fly over Barbra Mill. ...Read more

A memory of Auldgirth in 1930 by Samuel Jardine

The Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Tramway In Old Colwyn

What an interesting photograph of a grey painted tram heading for the 'Queens Hotel' terminus which was just over half of a mile away. It would take just over five minutes and three tramstops to ...Read more

A memory of Old Colwyn in 1920 by John Owen

Parkstone Girls' Grammar School

This was the entrance to Parkstone Girls' Grammar school where I went from 1956, with Miss Allen as headmistress, until we moved to the present site in Sopers Lane in, I think, 1960 or 61, when these buildings were ...Read more

A memory of Poole in 1956 by Marion Brown

The Year I Left The Village I Was Born In

I was born in North Seaton Colliery and have very happy memories of my childhood and all the people who were part of my life. I left at 16 to work in Newcastle, the beach was perfect, never have I had such happy times, picking winkles and fishing for dabs.  Brenda Hudson as was.

A memory of North Seaton in 1956 by Brenda Cummings

Shops

Bryant's Post Office with Mrs Robson, a Queen Motherish figure always dressed in a black two piece, dishing out pensions, stamps and postal orders from the aloof position behind her cage. Duggie Bain's cobblers, the warm oily smell, ...Read more

A memory of Howden-le-Wear by David Quinn

Too Short A Stay!

I lived in Kirby Hill for one year from 1965 to 66, I was a 13 year old boy. I absolutely  loved my time there and have many happy memories. My Mother and Father bought the Shoulder of Mutton in 1965 taking ...Read more

A memory of Kirby Hill in 1965 by John Wood

Captions

2,676 captions found. Showing results 409 to 432.

Caption For Haverfordwest, From The Castle C1965

Looking to the north-east the course of the Western Cleddau can just be seen at the bottom of the picture beyond what would have been part of the Marychurch Foundry.

Caption For Wareham, West Street 1949

The street names of today, North, South, East and West, match this design.

Caption For Barnstaple, High Street 1894

In this view of the High Street, looking north, we see a pleasing medley of old and new, the Georgian buildings standing shoulder to shoulder with later Victorian infill.

Caption For Colchester, The Weir C1960

Until the 1950s Middle Mill Weir occupied the centre of this view, but the bridge over the weir remains as an important pedestrian link to the sportsfields and parks on the north bank of the River.

Caption For Wallsend, The Town Hall 1951

The Town Hall was later used for the North Tyneside District Offices.

Caption For Croydon, High Street C1950

A view north up the High Street, which bears slightly to the right.

Caption For Croydon, Surrey Street C1955

A view north up the High Street, which bears slightly to the right.

Caption For Wales, The Church C1955

In 1897 the building was extended so that the original Norman structure formed the north aisle, and a new nave and south aisle were built.

Caption For Watermouth, Briery Cave 1898

One of the most spectacular is North Cleave Gut, 120 yards deep and ten yards wide, with a 350ft waterfall at its head.

Caption For East Runton, Looking East 1933

Poorly compacted, and composed of glacial drift, the cliffs of the north Norfolk coast have been compared to 'dirty tallow', being unstable and liable to erosion.

Caption For Helford, The Creek C1960

The distant hill with the white house is above Helford Passage on the north side of the main estuary.

Caption For Great Bookham, Church Road 1904

This charming study shows part of the main street of Great Bookham, which grew up on the spring line of the North Downs.

Caption For Eastbourne, From The Wish Tower 1899

The coastline bulging out around the Wish Tower affords a vantage point for views north-east along the beach; this view shows the horse-drawn bathing machines on their large wheels plying their trade

Caption For Boscastle, The Village 1906

Local opinion is that the village is every bit as striking as the more famous Clovelly in nearby North Devon.

Caption For Ormesby, Lealholm Crescent C1965

Here we have a closer view, looking north, of the shopping parade soon after its construction.

Caption For Huntington, The White House Riding School C1965

A group of customers wait to saddle-up for an excursion from the White House Riding School at Huntington, a small village just to the north of York.

Caption For Witchampton, Village 1904

This fine brick-built village is one of north Dorset's loveliest, its cottage gardens a delight all year round.

Caption For Maids Moreton, The Leys C1955

North of Main Street, the dignified 1950s council housing was built on The Leys field.

Caption For Edinburgh, Palace Of Holyroodhouse And Arthur's Seat 1897

Work on the palace began during the reign of James VI, when the north-west tower was built up against the nave of Holyrood Abbey.

Caption For Askrigg, Railway Station 1911

Askrigg station is on the North Eastern Railway route between Northallerton and a conection with the Midland Railway at Hawes.

Caption For Colchester, Head Street 1891

The road follows the line of the old Roman road which linked North Gate and Head Gate, both entrance points to the original Roman walled town.

Caption For Wickham Market, Market Hill 1929

This quiet little village north of Woodbridge was granted a market in the mid 15th century by Henry VI.

Caption For Boroughbridge, The Devil's Arrows 1895

They stand in North Yorkshire, close to the A1: it is one of the most famous prehistoric monuments in the county.

Caption For Roslin, Castle From The Glen 1897

The castle stands on a cliff above the river North Esk.