Photos

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Maps

110 maps found.

1903-1904, Harle Syke Ref. RNC727352
1947, Sykes Ref. NPO844180
1898, Salkeld Dykes Ref. HOSM59659
1897 - 1913, Clifton Dykes Ref. HOSM41184
1901-1904, North Dykes Ref. RNC793200
1901-1902, King's Dyke Ref. RNC747847
1885 - 1886, Watering Dyke Houses Ref. HOSM46756
1896, Mill House Fm Ref. HOSM44124
1947 - 1948, Netherby Ref. HOSM58689
1888 - 1890, Kilpin Pike Ref. HOSM49028

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Memories

91 memories found. Showing results 51 to 60.

Bristol University Facts

While Bristol may be better known nowadays for being home to Wallace and Gromit than to a top-class university, its college has gained a reputation as a science leader, particularly in medicine and engineering. Founded in ...Read more

A memory of Bristol by Paul Townsend

Early Days

I was born at Mobby House, Wyke Champflower, in 1939, my father was a farm hand. We moved to Hill House Farm, when I was 6years old, so that my mother could work in the dairy, where the cheese making was done. We moved from the ...Read more

A memory of Wyke Champflower in 1940 by Audrey O'halloran

Ushers Shop

I have always known it as Ushers, although I remember it being run by a Mr. Fisher who has a teenage daughter who had a pony....I remember her being very kind to me when I was a little girl. I remember her singing a song ...Read more

A memory of St Martins in 1960 by Thelma Ellis

Child Of The Butler/Cook

As a child I grew up close to Biddulph Old Hall and spent many hours playing around it and listening to stories of an old lady who was a neighbour and who had grown up at Biddulp Old Hall as the child of the Butler/Cook. ...Read more

A memory of Biddulph in 1890 by Georgina Kettle Gundry

Mobby House

I have lived at Mobby House, Wyke Champflower for 25 years and was interested to read that Audrey O'Halloran was born there. The name of the house has always been a talking point, perhaps Audrey could shed some light on the ...Read more

A memory of Wyke Champflower in 1984 by Emma Crew

Camping In Bontddu

I spent most of my summers camping in Bontddu at the camp site Tyddyn Du, with my Nan (Kate), Billy and my Aunts and Uncles. Every bank holiday and our two week holidays were spent there. Myself and my cousin Robert, must have ...Read more

A memory of Bontddu in 1975 by Keith Brown

Old Days

This is what we always called Fivo or the proper name was Five Lane Ends. Some people just called it Skellow with it being the next village. The garage is on the left just out of shot - I remember that being run by Elaine & Pat, and ...Read more

A memory of Skellow in 1975 by Mick Barnett

Gobowen Junior School

I went to Gobowen School from about 1964-1970. I lived in Hengoed, and when I first started school in Gobowen, my mum used to take me and collect me on the back of her bike. As I got older, I walked down Trewern Lane and cut ...Read more

A memory of Gobowen in 1966 by Gary Edwards

Summer Hols

Does anyone remember going down the Sarn to play in the river? I went with my Aunty Edna and cousins Deanna, Desmond and Pauline Dyke in school holidays.

A memory of Caergwrle by Julie Roberts

Glorious Days In Saltfleet

Following on from my cousin Mick Packwood's memories of Saltfleet in the 1970s, I would like to add mine. Life there was pretty simple as I guess most places were during that period. Fishing was the main pastime during ...Read more

A memory of Saltfleet in 1971 by Nigel Stokes

Captions

137 captions found. Showing results 121 to 144.

Caption For Hythe, The Canal 1899

The canal also served a second purpose as a defensive dyke, though it is hard to see it as much of an obstacle to an army that would have already crossed the Channel!

Caption For Dover, Castle 1890

This structure, and the surrounding curtain wall, was built by Henry II in the 12th century at a cost of £7000, but the first fortifications were constructed by King Harold in 1064.

Caption For Saltwood, Village Hall And Almshouses 1902

Saltwood dates back to at least the year 833, when it is mentioned as a land grant by King Egbert.

Caption For Dover, Castle 1890

This structure, and the surrounding curtain wall, was built by Henry II in the 12th century at a cost of £7000, but the first fortifications were constructed by King Harold in 1064.

Caption For Colchester, The Castle 1892

In 1215 it was occupied by French troops and besieged by King John in person; the French withdrew on the accession of Henry III.

Caption For Over, The Mill C1965

Here, at Over, the mill was employed in grinding corn; it should not be confused with many others that were, in essence, used for pumping the drains and dykes.

Caption For Charlton, Brick Kiln Lane 1903

At the time of Domesday it was held by King William himself - before 1066, it was included in Earl Harold's estates as part of Hitchin.

Caption For Devizes, St John's Church, Interior 1898

The monument is by King. William Salmon, 1826, is remembered by a Grecian youth standing by a column, by Baily.

Caption For Manchester, St Peter's Square C1965

The Central Library was opened by King George V in 1934, and it was then the largest public library in the country.

Caption For Rochester, Castle Grounds 1908

Rochester was besieged by King John in 1215 after Archbishop Langton had refused to surrender the fortress to the bishop of Winchester.

Caption For Manchester, The Royal Exchange 1889

The First World War held up the work, and it was finally officially opened by King George V on 8 October 1921, nearly thirty years after the plans were first put forward.

Caption For Tadcaster, The Bridge 1906

The centre of the bridge marks the boundary of the West Riding and the Ainstey of York - a grant of land by King John to the city that contained some twenty villages.

Caption For Cheltenham, The Promenade C1945

High society joined the throng, culminating in the visit by King George III and Queen Charlotte in 1788. The Duke of Wellington came to partake, and recommended the water to his officers.

Caption For Cheltenham, The Promenade C1945

High society joined the throng, culminating in the visit by King George III and Queen Charlotte in 1788. The Duke of Wellington came to partake, and recommended the water to his officers.

Caption For Richmond, Willance's Leap And The Monuments C1965

Several of the pictures were taken in 1929, a year which saw the commemoration of the sixth centenary of the Richmond charter granted in 1329 by King Edward III, but none of this pageantry is

Caption For Richmond, Willance's Leap And The Monuments C1965

Several of the pictures were taken in 1929, a year which saw the commemoration of the sixth centenary of the Richmond charter granted in 1329 by King Edward III, but none of this pageantry is

Caption For Accrington, The Haworth Art Gallery C1945

The house was designed by the eminent architect, Walter Brierley of York (who also designed Dyke Nook, the home of the Blake family on Whalley Road).