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Maps

4,509 maps found.

1899, Stanford Hills Ref. RNE838244
1898, Stanley Hill Ref. RNE838376
1897, Star Hill Ref. RNE838726
1897, Station Hill Ref. RNE838871
1940, Holloway Hill Ref. NPO738275
1940, Honey Hill Ref. NPO739694
1947, Hooley Hill Ref. NPO740023
1946, Horn Hill Ref. NPO740372
1947, Houses Hill Ref. NPO741207
1946, Hubbard's Hill Ref. NPO741736
1947, Hunger Hill Ref. NPO742173
1946, Hurst Hill Ref. NPO742700
1945, Beacon Hill Ref. NPO635297
1940, Beacon Hill Ref. NPO635306
1945, Berghers Hill Ref. NPO638866
1940, Berner's Hill Ref. NPO638919
1947, Berrygate Hill Ref. NPO639104
1946, Highmoor Hill Ref. NPO734642
1945, Highwood Hill Ref. NPO734750
1940, Hill Brow Ref. NPO734857

Books

3 books found. Showing results 25 to 3.

Memories

4,110 memories found. Showing results 11 to 20.

Personal Reflections

I was born in Sandleaze, Worton in 1957. I was brought up at 1 Mill Road near the Marston boundary. I remember many things about the village especially the Rose and Crown Pub and the Mill. I remember with pride the ...Read more

A memory of Worton by Teresa Lewis

Almondsbury

I know the above scene well! I attended the Knole Park house - now sadly demolished - which was then a boarding school, St. Catherine's. One weekend we went on a day trip to the shore of the Severn.......fascinating place. Would ...Read more

A memory of Almondsbury in 1952 by Beryl Lillaston

Living In Queens Avenue And Going To School

I was three when we moved to Muswell Hill in 1951. My parents had both been in the forces and it was difficult to find accommodation for a family. My grandmother knew a Mr. Wood, he was a judge. His ...Read more

A memory of Muswell Hill in 1953 by Susan Morley

Battersea

I remember the Granada, 6 pence for the Saturday morning flics. I always felt sorry for the plonker that had to do his bit and make us sing along before the flics started. After the show, down to 'Notarianni's for a 3 penny wafer of ice ...Read more

A memory of Battersea in 1949 by Richard Watson

Greengrocers 1899 1934 East Street: Mark & Annie Crouch

My Great Grandfather Mark Crouch ran a greengrocers shop from the front room of his thatched cottage in East Street from 1899-1934 and then after he died his wife Annie continued as a ...Read more

A memory of Westbourne in 1890 by Ruth Hooper

Betchworth Village Shop

A school friend at Reigate Grammar was Joe Cheffings; his parents ran the village shop and bakery about midway to the church, on the left of the picture. An elder brother, Tony, helped at home when on holiday from St. ...Read more

A memory of Betchworth in 1947 by Keith Fuller

Church Corner Treasures

One of the 'treasures' of Church Corner, Misterton was the Post Office which was run by Dorothy and Gordon. I often visited there as Dorothy was the sister of my boyfriend at that time. Nearby was Walter Scott who was the ...Read more

A memory of Misterton in 1946 by Joan Huntington

Howe's Garage, Longfield

Rather than Longfield Hill, this looks more like Longfield itself with Howe's Garage in the centre foreground. My Dad worked here from the late 1930s to when he retired in 1973; it was run by his uncle Frank Howe and ...Read more

A memory of Longfield Hill in 1960 by Brian Linford

The Waltham Abbey Choir And Other Memories

My family lived in Waltham Abbey from 1955 to 1961 and living there left a lasting impression on me. I attended Waltham Holy Cross County Primary School during this time and at the ripe old age of 8 ...Read more

A memory of Waltham Abbey in 1960 by Bill Waring

Long Lost Contact

In 1952 I was serving in the Royal Air Force at R.A.F. Ouston, not far from Wylam. One evening there was a dance in the NAAFI and a number of young ladies came from the Castle Hill Convalescent Home by coach. I met and danced with a ...Read more

A memory of Wylam in 1952 by Peter Turner

Captions

1,924 captions found. Showing results 25 to 48.

Caption For Laindon, Wash Road C1955

Laindon and Langdon Hills had always been separate villages with long histories, and even appeared as separate entries in the 1086 Domesday Book.

Caption For Haverfordwest, Hill Street 1906

Formerly named `Hill of St Thomas`, or `Hill Street`, it runs from St Thomas` Green to Market Street. Note the `parked` cars to the left and the busy traffic!

Caption For Lincoln, Steep Hill C1965

This view looks down Steep Hill from nearer Castle Hill, with the jettied and timber-framed Spinning Wheel Restaurant on the far left, its later Georgian bow windows tucking under the jetty.

Caption For Waddesdon, The Manor, West Front 1897

At the summit of Lodge Hill to the north of the Upper Winchendon ridge is a French chateau.

Caption For Broad Hinton, The White Horse C1955

This hill figure cut in the chalk lies on the face of Hackpen Hill, to the right of the road from Wootton Bassett to Marlborough, where it zigzags to climb the hill.

Caption For Cookham Dean, Winter Hill 1925

Winter Hill is a noted beauty spot on the Berkshire side with views along the Thames. The hill rises about 180 feet above the river and gives superb views of the valley below.

Caption For Stoke Abbott, Garrads Hill C1955

The pretty village of Stoke Abbot lies in a hollow below Lewesdon Hill, the third highest hill in Dorset.

Caption For Heswall, School Hill C1955

This view was taken from the top of School Hill, looking across the Dee Estuary towards the Clwydian Hills. Trees now obstruct the view of Heswall parish church, whose tower we can clearly see here.

Caption For Brent Knoll, 1903

The Knoll, rising 550 feet from the Somerset flatlands between the Rivers Axe and Brue, is topped by one of Somerset's finest Iron Age hill forts.

Caption For Wingham, Preston Hill C1955

this view looks up Preston Hill, with the Sandwich road to the right.

Caption For Powerstock, The Village C1960

Up School Hill, northwards from Merriott, the sign of the Three Horseshoes can be seen in the distance.

Caption For Cleeve Hill, View To The Malvern Hills 1931

Cleeve Hill rises to an altitude of 1,000 feet, and is topped by common land that occupies a plateau of 2,000 acres.

Caption For Shaftesbury, Gold Hill 1955

Gold Hill has been the location for several films and television programmes, including the 1960s version of 'Far From the Madding Crowd', and a much-broadcast commercial for bread.

Caption For Charmouth, 1922

The road leads downwards and eastwards from opposite the Charmouth House Hotel (right), to Hardown Hill and Stonebarrow Hill (centre), where it climbs through Morecombeland.

Caption For Cuddesdon, Denton Hill C1955

Denton Hill is part of Cuddesdon. The name of the village is Saxon and means 'Hill of Cuthwine.' From the churchyard there are wonderful views across the plain of Oxford to the Chilterns beyond.

Caption For Bury, Holcombe Hill 1896

One of the principal roads from the south into the Forest of Rossendale was from Bury to Clitheroe, the route skirting the edge of Holcombe Hill and Haslingden.

Caption For Bere Regis, General View C1960

Southbrook Farm is seen from Doddings Lane westwards to Rye Hill (centre left) and Black Hill (top left).

Caption For Castle Donington, High Street C1955

Bondgate crosses Mount Pleasant to become the restrained High Street on the south side of the village rising up to Hill Top.

Caption For Bagshot, Pennyhill Park 1906

Gardeners tend the remarkable holly hedge of Penny Hill Park, which grows in places up to 40 feet high. Penny Hill Park was built in 1873, and is now a hotel. It has a beautifully landscaped garden.

Caption For Bagshot, Pennyhill Park 1906

Gardeners tend the remarkable holly hedge of Penny Hill Park, which grows in places up to 40 feet high. Penny Hill Park was built in 1873, and is now a hotel. It has a beautifully landscaped garden.

Caption For Powerstock, The Village C1960

Up School Hill, northwards from Merriott, the sign of the Three Horseshoes can be seen in the distance.

Caption For Calne, High Street And Market Hill C1960

West Hill House, right, at the corner of Market Hill and Quarr Barton, is Grade II* listed; it was the home and surgery of Dr James for 42 years.

Caption For Lyme Regis, The Harbour C1955

The wooded skyline above the town extends from Rhode Barton and Thistle Hill to Penn Hill and Timber Hill.

Caption For Exton, Post Office And Shoe Inn C1955

Old Winchester Hill and Beacon Hill nearby are local beauty spots, and provide magnificent views over much of Hampshire.