Maps

776 maps found.

1947, St Bees Ref. NPO823640
1946, St Chloe Ref. NPO823714
1946, St Cleer Ref. NPO823719
1946, St Day Ref. NPO823765
1945, St Denys Ref. NPO823770
1947, St Dogmaels Ref. NPO823774
1946, St Enoder Ref. NPO823795
1946, St Erney Ref. NPO823799
1946, St Eval Ref. NPO823804
1947, St Fagans Ref. NPO823806
1946, St Gennys Ref. NPO823827
1946, St Helena Ref. NPO823871
1945, St Helier Ref. NPO823897
1946, St Ives Ref. NPO823922
1946, St Keverne Ref. NPO824018
1946, St Kew Ref. NPO824019
1945, St Lawrence Ref. NPO824024
1940, St Leonards Ref. NPO824040
1946, St Levan Ref. NPO824050
1947, St Margarets Ref. NPO824067

Books

1 books found. Showing results 193 to 1.

Memories

2,734 memories found. Showing results 81 to 90.

Coopers

I remember this building being Handscombes Ironmongers. And one end of it being a pram shop in the early 80's I think . I bought my parents their 25th wedding anniversary present in Handscombes... a dinner service in a Poppy design. ...Read more

A memory of Bishop's Stortford in 1968 by Sue Spooner

The Park Keeper

I remember the boating pool in Swan Pool Park, the park keeper was Mr. Willits, he still owes me a go in a paddle boat, I hired a boat, I think it cost 3d, after a few minuets rowing, he called me in and said he needed to go, but ...Read more

A memory of Stourbridge in 1954 by Michael Darby

Perry Street/Pelham Road South

I live in West Sussex [between Brighton and Worthing] now but lived in Northfleet until 1971. Several photos bought back some vivid memories. In 1955 I would have been attending Cecil Road junior school, just off of ...Read more

A memory of Northfleet in 1955 by terryyoung101

Summer Of 1965

I have happy memories of a summer spent with my Nannie and Grandad Gibbs. I remember walking down this street, passing 'Auntie Martha's' to the post office every day with Grandad. He used to buy me chocolate cigarettes every day. I ...Read more

A memory of Moorsholm in 1965 by Sheryl Jordan

Growing Up In Earl Shilton

I have fond memories of Earl Shilton around the 1950s. My first school was in Wood Street where I lived in a little old cottage, now knocked down. I remember celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's coronation at the school, ...Read more

A memory of Earl Shilton in 1950 by Maureen Burdett

Early Childhood

After retiring from the RAF, my father was with Air Ministry Constabulary and we moved to Stanwix in 1938 when my father was posted to 4 MU. We lived in Knowe Park Avenue and I attended Stanwix School. My sister attended the Margaret ...Read more

A memory of Stanwix in 1930 by Lorna Jennings

Living In Chilton

My family moved to Chilton Foliat and took over the "Old Post Office". I was still young then and went to the old school run by Mr & Mrs Hassall who lived next door to the school. Two classrooms and very fond memories. At ...Read more

A memory of Chilton Foliat in 1964 by Steve Elliott

Mac Fisheries

Hi Brenda Thanks for the reply. You Mac's workers are all just one big family, so to speak. Since I started the site in March this year, I'm amazed as to how many of you seem to know each other. Oddly enough I'm having talks with Ray ...Read more

A memory of Camberley by Colin French

War Years

The Tucker family were evacuated to Green Hammerton from 1940 - 1942. My brother John lived with Mr & Mrs Blackburn and my sister lived with Mrs Wray at the post office. They are both alive and still keep in contact with one of the village residents whom I shall be visiting this September.

A memory of Green Hammerton in 1940 by Ray Tucker

Paras

Hi, My father was stationed at Arnhem Camp in the 1960s, he was a paratrooper. The Paras at Watchfield were 16th Parachute Heavy Drop. I attended Watchfield Primary School and have fond memories of my time there, two teachers stand out in my ...Read more

A memory of Watchfield in 1965 by Terry Hanlon

Captions

1,653 captions found. Showing results 193 to 216.

Caption For Chilbolton, High Street C1965

The Village Shop and Post Office serve the village six days a week.

Caption For Bourn, Mill C1955

Just a windmill, you might think, but this dark weatherboarded post mill is the oldest of its type in the country, dating back to around 1620 or possibly earlier.

Caption For Barry, Knap Boating Lake C1960

Barry was to become one of the busiest of resorts on the south coast of post-war Wales.

Caption For Hindhead, Post Office 1909

The main crossroads at Hindhead, with the A3 London to Portsmouth Road descending the hill, is still recognisable today although the delightful and quaint cupola surmounting the post office on the corner

Caption For Moore, The Post Office 1952

This deceptively simple photograph captures the spirit of Moore in 1955: the road curving out of the village; the essential Post Office; and an absence of menfolk, who were probably hard at work on the

Caption For Haverfordwest, High Street C1950

The sign on the lamp post indicates that the Post Office can be found in Quay Street, to where it was moved from the corner of High Street and Dark Street in 1936.

Caption For Polgooth, Post Office C1955

The Post Office and stores, now painted white, is still a lifeline in this village south-west of St Austell.

Caption For Leatherhead, North Street 1906

Note the fire station and post office also seen in picture 21343.

Caption For Horseheath, Post Office C1960

The post office and shop are at the junction with the Haverhill Road and the village green. In the distance is a very fine 17th-century farmhouse with a jettied cross-wing.

Caption For Ipswich, Wolsey's Birthplace, Silent Street C1955

On the corner of Silent Street and St Nicholas' Street we see this impressive group of Tudor buildings with a carved corner post. Cardinal Wolsey is reputed to have been born here.

Caption For Slough, High Street 1961

Many of Slough's town centre buildings are relatively new, dating from the post- and pre-war periods.

Caption For Rayne, The Village 1901

All the buildings shown still exist, though the Post Office Stores is now the Tandoori Cottage Restaurant.

Caption For Brading, High Street C1960

Not far away from the Bull Ring are displayed the town stocks and whipping post.

Caption For Weobley, The Post Office C1960

It is still the village post office.

Caption For Melbourn, High Street C1965

On the left is the post office, and babies in coach-built prams.

Caption For Waltham Cross, Post Office And High Street C1950

This bustling fifties shopping scene, with a substantial and surprising number of bicycles in evidence, shows the prominent red-brick Post Office on the left standing out against its rather dingy neighbouring

Caption For Norwich, Post Office And Prince Of Wales Road 1896

On the right, the old Crown Bank of 1866 became the post office.

Caption For Woolston, Hillock Lane C1965

There are no smooth tarmac roads; few family cars dominate the gardens; there are no telephone poles, and above all no television aerials in this snapshot of post-war suburbia.

Caption For Downgate, The Village 1908

All is deserted except for the little girl and pram outside the post office and F Griffin's store.

Caption For Writtle, The Village C1955

The shop with the awning still serves as the post office. Behind the war memorial stands a weatherboarded cottage.

Caption For Poulton Le Fylde, The Square C1955

Lining the centre of the street are the town's stocks, market cross, fish slab and whipping post; the lamp behind was erected to commemorate Queen Victoria's golden jubilee.

Caption For Hilton, Graveley Road C1955

It was converted to two cottages and a shop that later became the post office in Victorian times. The telegraph pole takes pride of place.

Caption For Sheffield, Aeriel View Of St Peter's Church C1965

The simple spire of St Peter's Church, Sheffield is typical of many such post-modern churches, which were built as large new council housing estates were erected in the suburbs of 'the Steel City', now

Caption For Ipswich, The Town Hall And The Post Office 1896

On the left is the Post Office, built just five years previously, with its four statues representing Industry, Electricity, Steam and Commerce.