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Castle School For Boys

Hi everyone! Does anyone remember a Lily Turnbull working as Assistant Matron in the school in the early 1950s? I'm trying to fill in some gaps in my family tree. Thanks very much x

A memory of Stanhope

My House My Home

This is Southcombe Terrace, Axmouth. 6-13 Southcombe Terrace was designed by the architect Frederick Kett and built by Bert Warren around 1937/8 for the Stedcombe Estate. My parents, Rock and Olive Real, then in their mid ...Read more

A memory of Axmouth in 1955 by Pauline Morgan

Sisters Of Charity Of Our Lady Of Mercy

The above order of psychological sadists ran St Clare's orphanage where small children suffered dreadfully (see BBC Wales website 2009). The order also owned a private boarding and day school on West Hill ...Read more

A memory of Pantasaph by Mary Rutley

The Flood

Teresa Clarke's memory reminded me of the flooding of Jan. 1953. I was 9 years old and living in Gwynne Road with my folks. We were boarding at No 44, owned by Mr and Mrs. Carr. They played Crib and he polished the brass in the ...Read more

A memory of Dovercourt in 1953 by Brian Reynolds

Mevagissey Museum

I have many childhood memories of Mevagissey. My parents bought a cottage in Cliff Street, Mevagissey during the late 1950s. We used it as a holiday home until 1965 when my father retired from designing Colt Houses (all timber ...Read more

A memory of Mevagissey in 1969 by John Hilder

Bath Time

My memories of bath times goes back to when Mum would once a week fill the copper again, in the corner of the scullery. The copper was built of bricks if I remember, with a tin liner, below was an opening, where you would light a fire ...Read more

A memory of West Ham in 1949 by Joan Doble

My Time Here

I know my memory wasn't long ago but I love the fact that this school is still standing. I went there in 1998 and left in 2002. I was in the Angles House and we won every music interhouse competition going. I miss my time there soooo ...Read more

A memory of Redditch in 1998 by Nick Opie

Growing Up In The 1980s

I was raised on a lovely estate called Thomas Moore estate, it was all new and I always went wandering all around Finchley from Avenue House to Victoria Park in Finchley central to going to school in Friern Barnet. I ...Read more

A memory of East Finchley in 1983 by Karl Paine

The New Family

My family moved to no 2 Erme Park in 1967 when I was 3. These were of course the new houses. I remember Mr Burrows (father of Cedric/Zedrick) asking me in about 1973 if I was from the new houses. I of course said no as we'd been ...Read more

A memory of Ermington in 1967 by Ian Chadwick

An Evacuee In 1940

I remember my first home in Westbury Leigh was with a family called Rowe, they seemed fairly old people to me (then a ten year old boy) but now I am eighty I don't suppose they were. One of the brothers, a Charles Rowe, ...Read more

A memory of Westbury Leigh by Robin Porter

Captions

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Caption For Cardiff, Sophia Gardens Pavilion C1960

The Gardens have two more claims to fame: they became the home of Glamorgan County Cricket Club, and much earlier, in September 1891, they had staged Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.

Caption For Sidmouth, The Esplanade And Beach 1934

In the 1930s Sidmouth acquired a reputation as an upmarket holiday resort, not so much for its sea-bathing as for the tranquillity of its setting and the mildness of its climate.

Caption For Oxford, Hertford College Bridge 1922

Another of Oxford's much-loved landmarks is the Hertford College Bridge, or the Bridge of Sighs as it is otherwise known.

Caption For Coningsby, High Street C1955

There is still a school, but it is much further on and on the other side of the river.

Caption For Plymouth, Bedford Street 1904

It is clear that the Victorians remodelled much of the old city, constructing public and commercial buildings on a grand scale.

Caption For Westward Ho!, Pebble Ridge 1906

has much to commend it as a defence line against the Atlantic Ocean, which rolls relentlessly in its attempt to reclaim Northam Burrows which lie behind.

Caption For Belfast, Custom House 1897

The low arched door led to a basement store where imported goods could be held until duty was paid.

Caption For Rhymney, Memorial C1955

Obviously, the names of the soldiers of the Second World War, which are also on the monument, were added to the plinth much later.

Caption For Allithwaite, Lane End C1955

The view was taken looking down Church Road from Cartmel Road by the crossroads, and is still much the same in appearance.

Caption For Stopham, Bridge 1914

Six of the arches are original; however, the central one was raised in 1822 to allow barges to pass through.

Caption For Westward Ho!, Pebble Ridge 1906

has much to commend it as a defence line against the Atlantic Ocean, which rolls relentlessly in its attempt to reclaim Northam Burrows which lie behind.

Caption For Ironbridge, From Rotunda 1892

Much of the heavy industry had already moved to the Black Country, Lancashire, south Wales etc. Yet one can still sense the pall of smoke that lies over all of the buildings in the valley.

Caption For Eversley, Eversley Cross Green 1910

Today with a reduced pond and an enlarged green, there exists an excellent cricket pitch, all of which remains in full view of the much larger pub and restaurant now named 'Le Toad and Stumps

Caption For March, The Fountain C1955

This ornate fountain was erected in 1912 and cost £180; it was the subject of much public debate.

Caption For Dunstable, Grammar School 1897

The headmaster, L C Thring, and the school were very much part of the community, and traditional features like founders' day and speech day were important local events.

Caption For Epsom, High Street 1924

The 17th-century inn, the Spread Eagle, much altered in the 19th century, was originally a favourite with visitors to Epsom Spa - and still caters for visitors to the famous races.

Caption For Newbury, St Nicolas' Church C1960

Much of the church was vandalised and defaced at this time with lead stripped from the nave and aisle roofs. Even the weathercock was pulled down.

Caption For Newbury, The River Kennet And Canal From The Bridge C1960

In its heyday, long before this picture was taken, the canal was used to transport goods and products such as coal, iron, stone, agricultural wares and much more besides.

Caption For St Mawes, The Harbour C1955

Its sheltered harbour was once for fishing boats, but it is now very much a haven for boating, holidays and retirement.

Caption For London, Waterloo Bridge 1895

Canova considered the old Waterloo Bridge, with its nine elliptical arches, to be one of the most magnificent in Europe.

Caption For London, Hyde Park Corner, The Screen And Apsley House C1908

The handsome triple-arched gateway, with its classical screen and groups of Ionic columns, was intended originally to create a noble approach to the Park from Buckingham Palace.

Caption For Looe, From Above 1912

Looe's twin towns are joined by a picturesque seven-arched bridge.

Caption For Kilkhampton, A Corner Of The Village C1950

Here the odd but much loved cleric lived and preached. He kept a 'little shanty' on the cliffs to which it was his habit to retire, to 'be alone with his books, his thoughts and with God'.

Caption For Lydney, Newerne Street C1955

The Town Hall, across the road, dates from 1888; it mirrors the ogee arch of the cross in its own flat-fronted entrance. It was a gift to the town from the Bathurst family.