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Memories

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My Childhood In Hogsthorpe

I was born in 1951 and in April 1953 our family moved to Hogsthorpe. My parents were worried as that was the year of the floods and they had put furniture in our new home. Although the police would not let them through ...Read more

A memory of Hogsthorpe by Christine Parr Nee Shaw

Police House.

I was born in the new police house in 1959 on Garfield Avenue. My father was Constable Hind,the sergeant next door was called Dethick. I have memories of the street and playing in it.My brother and father made a swing for ...Read more

A memory of Draycott by Deborah Bell

The Beatty And Us

Like alot of young Kiwis, my wife and I started our OE (Overseas experience) in 1986, and in January 1987 found ourselves in Motspur Park as a result of applying and getting bar jobs at the Earl Beatty pub. Graeme and Marie ...Read more

A memory of Motspur Park in 1987 by Peter Van Vroonhoven

Motorbike Days

Nice to look at the old photos of Brackley as I was born here in 1963. I lived at 54 Manor Road for many years. I moved away for a while but it was nice to return. I used to ride motorbikes with a group of friends - Steve & Andy ...Read more

A memory of Brackley in 1983 by Stephen Tanney

Long Time Ago.

Born in Hardwick Hall Sedgefield During the war '42. Brought up in old West before Owton Manor est etc. Remember walking the streets during war with Mum after air raid sirens etc. and standing in queues with our ration coupons for ...Read more

A memory of Hartlepool by kiwa170642

Mallinder Family

My father Frank Mallinder was born in the family home on the 1/02/1915 at 45 Queen street Eckington. His father was Willliam born 1876 Wath upon Dearne his mother was Harriet born 1881 Mossborough. There where 9 children and 2 ...Read more

A memory of Eckington by Stuart Mallinder

Croydon

My first time visiting this site and a message from "Simon" prompted me to add a message. I too remember with fond memories the old Parish Church Infants School. I remember my first day to Facing the church was a pathway on the left leading ...Read more

A memory of Croydon by Carol Day

Best Years Of Our Lives

My name is David Cannon I was born in Dagenham in 1947 at my maternal grandmothers house but immediately moved to Alfred’s Way Barking opposite the Volunteer pub to live with my Gran and Grandad Cannon. They had lived in ...Read more

A memory of Barking by David Cannon

Memories Of A Delivery Boy

Memories of a Delivery Boy 50/60s We moved onto the Beavers Lane Estate in 1951 as it was being built. Our first home was in the Chester Road flats with kids in every flat we soon had a large group of friends, Richard ...Read more

A memory of Hounslow by Jeff Williams

Life As A Young Boy In Saltdean

THE LIFE & TIMES OF DONALD CHARLES WILLIAMS Personal recollections from Don Williams from Hailsham who lived in Saltdean from 1937 to 1952 - Many thanks for these wonderful stories & photo's of Saltdean in ...Read more

A memory of Saltdean in 1940 by Don Williams

Captions

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Caption For Salisbury, Silver Street C1955

Another view of Silver Street from the corner of the High Street.

Caption For Sheffield, The Victoria Hall C1955

The heart of the city changed almost continuously throughout the 20th century as new public buildings, office buildings and department stores were constructed and road building and widening schemes

Caption For Haverhill, Queen's Square C1965

The provision of new facilities and shops was a priority, and in consequence many areas were demolished.

Caption For Bath, Milsom Street 1895

Looking north from New Bond Street, this late 19th-century view captures well the quality of Milsom Street, one of the earlier streets laid out beyond the boundaries of the original walled town.

Caption For Rugby, Junction Of High Street And Sheep Street 1922

Nowadays, new estates or developments have streets named according to some irrelevant theme - anything from Cumbrian lakes to South American countries.

Caption For Brixham, Bolton Cross 1922

Bolton Cross is a local name given to the meeting of Bolton Street, New Road, Middle Street and Fore Street. Children gather around the public drinking fountain.

Caption For Bridgend, Post Office And Caroline Street 1899

This photograph was taken from the corner of Caroline Street and Queen Street. Davies's Buildings containing the post office was built in 1892 on the site of the Mackworth Arms (demolished 1890/91).

Caption For London, Bell Yard, Fleet Street C1875

This narrow street runs north deep into legal London from the beginning of Fleet Street, near Temple Bar.

Caption For Kendal, New Shambles 1914

The New Shambles, off Finkle Street, was built in 1803. The word 'shambles' comes from the Old English 'sceamol', which originally meant a bench for the sale of meat.

Caption For Sheffield, The Polytechnic C1969

Sheffield Polytechnic was formed in 1969 with the amalgamation of the Sheffield Colleges of Technology and Art; the new institution was housed in purpose-built facilities on land between Howard Street

Caption For Salisbury, Old House In High Street 1928

New Canal street commemorates one of the many open waterways which ran through the medieval streets until the 19th century.

Caption For Plymouth, Union Street 1904

This view, taken in the direction of Stonehouse, shows some high street names that are still in business today. Stead and Simpson's and Oliver's now sell their shoes in New George Street.

Caption For Brixham, Bolton Cross 1922

Bolton Cross is a local name given to the meeting of Bolton Street, New Road, Middle Street and Fore Street. Children gather around the public drinking fountain.

Caption For Altrincham, Railway Street 1907

A Manchester Corporation tramcar stands at the Altrincham terminus in Railway Street, its route back to Manchester being by way of Stamford New Road, Sandiway Road, Manchester Road, Washway Road, Cross

Caption For Accrington, Market 2004

The new outside market stalls which stretch along the Peel Street side and the back of the Market Hall were built in 2003 to replace the concrete umbrella market, which was demolished in 2002.

Caption For Llanelli, Stepney Street C1960

The new-found cleanliness following the demise of the tin plate industry can be clearly seen here.

Caption For Sheffield, The Polytechnic C1969

Sheffield Polytechnic was formed in 1969 with the amalgamation of the Sheffield Colleges of Technology and Art; the new institution was housed in purpose-built facilities on land between Howard

Caption For Harleston, The Thoroughfare C1955

The Georgian coaching-inn, the Swan Hotel, dominates the street.

Caption For St Neots, High Street C1955

THE NEW century saw a renewed burst of building activity. The town, while remaining essentially small and with only a minimal growth in population, continued to spread eastwards.

Caption For Devizes, The Market Place C1950

This particular view shows the curve of the street: this echoes the line of New Park Street and Monday Market Street, which follow the castle's banks and ditches.

Caption For Eastleigh, Leigh Road C1955

A fascinating photograph showing Leigh Road at its junction with Market Street.

Caption For Romford, South Street C1965

In the 1930s South Street was dubbed 'The Golden Mile' and retailers fortunate enough to acquire sites knew that they would prosper from the tidal wave of consumerism engulfing the town.

Caption For Hornchurch, North Street 1908

The Britannia ale house, which stood on the corner of the High Street and North Street, was believed to be one of the earliest houses in the town and had monastic connections.

Caption For Gloucester, Southgate Street 1904

One of Gloucester's new electric street tramcars rattles along Southgate Street in hot pursuit of a local horse-drawn omnibus.