Maps

671 maps found.

1897, Newton Ref. RNE791705
1895, Newton Ref. RNE791710
1896, Newton Ref. RNE791724
1947, Newton Ref. NPO791671
1947, Newton Ref. NPO791673
1946, Newton Ref. NPO791684
1947, Newton Ref. NPO791697
1946, Newton Ref. NPO791700
1946, Newton Ref. NPO791702
1946, Newton Ref. NPO791721
1903, Newton Ref. RNC791682
1923, Newton Ref. POP791681
1923, Newton Ref. POP791685
1919, Newton Ref. POP791694
1921, Newton Ref. POP791700
1920, Newton Ref. POP791702
1919, Newton Ref. POP791709
1922, Newton Ref. POP791720
1897, Newton Ref. HOSM54951
1885, Newton Ref. HOSM54943

Books

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Memories

218 memories found. Showing results 41 to 50.

Summer Days At Oystermouth

Memories of The Mumbles by John S. Batts Viewing on-line a collection of Frith’s old photos of The Mumbles has jogged many memories. For me the place was simply known as “Mumbles,” home to a much-treasured uncle ...Read more

A memory of Mumbles, The by John S. Batts

Hammies Tin Hut

I remember going to newton park school and on the corner of walker road and somerset toad was hamilton's tin hut, selling penny drinks (basically coloured water)

A memory of Ayr

Florists

Does anyone remember the florist in Newton Stewart run by a Mrs. Allan in the 1940's? I have no details of her except that she was a trained nurse and worked at Galloway House when it was a hospital. I don't know where her shop was or what family she had.

A memory of Newton Stewart

St Brendan's Church

Like many families, mine moved to Corby from Scotland in 1949. Our first home was in Stevenson's Way. We moved from Stevenson's Way to Chelveston Drive on The Lodge Park Estate in July 1952. I was 8, my little brother three and a half ...Read more

A memory of Corby by Moira Jones

Stranraer Cattle Market

As a boy I spent all my school holidays working in the cattle market at stranraer on a Friday ,Newton Stewart on a Wednesday ,Ayr mart on a Tuesday ,and helped at the furniture sales ,really enjoyed this .my pay was 5 bob a day ...Read more

A memory of Stranraer by silverr8

Newton A Aycliffe In The Sixties

Mu aunt Cecilia Hood lived in Clarence Chare Newton Aycliffe. My Uncle was involved in building the clock in the centre of Newton Aycliffe. My cousin Terence Parnaby and his son Robin also lived in Aycliffe. As a ...Read more

A memory of Newton Aycliffe

South Ockendon 1960s

I have very fond memories of my childhood in South Ockendon. My maiden name was Mary Cooper and we lived in a bungalow in West Road. The garden was big and had an orchard next to it. Jennifer and Rowland Costain were often ...Read more

A memory of South Ockendon by blunthenny

Brookbank Road

I was born in Lewisham Hospital and went to St Stephens school, left in 1959 after l did the 11 plus and we moved to Marden Kent, l think my Father knew he was sick and he died in June 1963. Our lives were very ordinary as were all others ...Read more

A memory of Lewisham by chasruler2

1851 Census, Old Newton

1851 census - my great great grandad, Thomas Thing, was an inn keeper at the Shoulder of Mutton Inn (I think Barter Road), along with his wife Mary Ann, and children; Ada, Louisa, Oxco (Oscar), Mary Ann, Zilliah and Arthur.

A memory of Old Newton by Valerie Gray Wilson

Seven Sisters Rd

Also remember the home made sweet shop, the Corner cinema, the toy/fishing shop opposite. My Dad had a shoe repairers shop opposite the L&P bakeries, the cafe next door was owned by Chris Hart. Also, in the same block, was ...Read more

A memory of Tottenham by Bernie Davenport

Captions

108 captions found. Showing results 97 to 120.

Caption For Ilkeston, Bath Street C1955

The range of shops is interesting, from Gunns the newsagents, selling the local Nottingham Journal and Evening News on the left, to the larger chain stores and building society offices.

Caption For St Ives, The Harbour 1925

Large numbers of gulls gathered in the harbour even in those days, but unlike today's gulls, many of which nest on St Ives' rooftops, these gulls returned at night to nesting colonies on the sea cliffs

Caption For Willaston, The Green Lantern C1950

This building in Neston Road, with its ornate green lantern above the main entrance, once served as a café.

Caption For Neston, The Cross C1965

Built of beautiful polished red Ruabon brick, and with lots of fine decorative detail on it, the local story is that it was erected simply to make this the tallest house in Neston!

Caption For Neston, High Street 1939

Today it is difficult to believe, but for a short time Neston was an important port: as the River Dee around Chester silted up, a new quay was built on the 'ness' or headland here in the 18th century.

Caption For Burton, View Of Moel Fammau C1960

Taken just south of Neston, this photograph shows the view across the Dee estuary towards Wales.

Caption For Parkgate, The Parade C1939

Like Neston, Parkgate saw increasing trade as a port once the River Dee around Chester began to silt up.

Caption For Towcester, Park Hall Gates C1955

Built in 1822 it was originally an entrance to Easton Neston, Hawksmoor's great country house, set in a vast landscaped park north of the River Tove.

Caption For Thornton Hough, The Village Smithy C1950

to replace the original one, which was demolished along with several other buildings in order to create space for the erection of St George's Congregational church, which stands a little further along Neston

Caption For Raby, The Wheatsheaf Inn C1950

This lovely thatched, half-timbered inn has stood on this site, alongside the connecting road from Birkenhead to Neston, since 1611.

Caption For Petersfield, High Street C1965

This is where, in all weathers you would find Fred 'Benzo' Kimber selling the Portsmouth Evening News. One

Caption For Neston, Old Mill C1939

There are records of millers in Neston dating back to 1672, and the Mostyn Estate map of 1814 indicates two windmills in the area, but one was demolished in 1822 following severe storm damage.