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Maps

94 maps found.

1947, Heaton's Bridge Ref. NPO730371
1923, Heaton's Bridge Ref. POP730371
1896, Heaton's Bridge Ref. RNE730371
1902-1903, Heaton's Bridge Ref. RNC730371
1897, Heaton Ref. RNE730348
1947, Heaton Ref. NPO730349
1925, Heaton Ref. POP730348
1924, Heaton Ref. POP730349
1923, Heaton Ref. POP730352
1947, Heaton Ref. NPO730352
1897, Heaton Ref. RNE730352
1924, Heaton Ref. POP730350
1925, Heaton Ref. POP730351
1947, Heaton Ref. NPO730351
1896, Heaton Ref. RNE730350
1898, Heaton Ref. RNE730351
1903, Heaton Ref. RNC730350
1947, Heaton Ref. NPO730348
1947, Heaton Ref. NPO730350
1898, Heaton Ref. RNE730349

Books

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Memories

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Hard Times But Happy Days

We lived on Park View facing the library and Queens Park which had its own museum and everything a victorian park could offer two young brothers yearning for adventures. We would ride our guiders all over that park, and ...Read more

A memory of Harpurhey in 1960 by David Hooton

Netherthong In The First World War Part 2

Throughout the course of the First World War many local organizations raised money to send parcels to local soldiers. This was particularly relevant at Christmas and the presents included shirts, socks, ...Read more

A memory of Netherthong by Michael Meitiner

My Dear Home Town Of Bournemouth

I was born there in 1928, in Boscombe Hospital, Bournemouth, and lived in Bournemouth till 1962. There is no where like Bournemouth, lovely beaches, stores, theatres, the Chines, and Shell Bay. An excursion to ...Read more

A memory of Bournemouth in 1940 by Jean St. Dennis

Cynwyd Youth Hostel

The Youth Hostel in Cynwyd was a converted watermill. It was very old and very damp and I stayed there one wet weekend in April 1967 with my girlfriend Angela Chapuis as we were heading towards Snowdon. I had a top bunk and banged my ...Read more

A memory of Cynwyd in 1967 by John Howard Norfolk

Fair Green

I lived in that stange area of Mitcham known as Lonesome, situated between the level crossing at Eastfields and the bottom of Streatham Vale. It was a sort of 'No Man's  Land'. My schooling from 1951- 1957 took place first at the wooden ...Read more

A memory of Mitcham in 1958 by Mike Walker

Aspull Born And Bred

I was born in Bolton Road, Aspull. I started at St Elizabeth's School when I was four and a half. Didn't have far to travel - just cross the road (no cars then) and walk 10 yards and I was there. First day was with my gas-mask ...Read more

A memory of Aspull

Purfleet Primary School

I started at Purfleet Infants & Primary School aged 4, I put my head on the desk and cried for ages, but there was a lovely elderly lady teacher (I can't remember her name?), she blew my nose and washed my face, I'd ...Read more

A memory of Purfleet in 1952 by Maria Westbrook

Amazing Memories

I attended this beloved school from Sept.1979-May 1980. It was called International University High School or I.U.H.S school. It was a co-ed back then. I was 15-year-old Canadian boy and was dropped off there by my father. Great ...Read more

A memory of Bushey in 1979 by Gregory Draper

Great Uncle Herbert?

My great grandfather, Christopher, owned Bridge House next to the bridge when this photo was taken, having moved there from Spennithorne where he had been the landlord of the Old Horn Inn. We believe the cart driver was my ...Read more

A memory of Middleham in 1910 by Frank Hauxwell

Mr Garlick Got Me Through The 11 Plus.

Born 1950, moved to Barker Road, Bredbury, 1954. Apparently we were one of the first families to inhabit the estate. Attended Barrack Hill. Remember Browns, the two old ladies in the sweet shop next ...Read more

A memory of Woodley in 1961 by Peter Francis

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Captions

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Caption For Ascot, Racecourse 1901

The painting of chancel and aisles is by Heaton, Butler and Bayne around 1874 and 1883.

Caption For Middleton, Alkrington Hall C1955

This Georgian mansion, built in 1736 by Giacomo Leoni, the architect of Lyme Hall, Cheshire, has commanding views across the River Irk to Heaton Hall.

Caption For Ascot, Church 1901

The painting of chancel and aisles is by Heaton, Butler and Bayne around 1874 and 1883.

Caption For Ormskirk, Cottages And Car Park 2005

the early days of the market town (Heaton Duggan) The cottages and the car park are possibly on the early village green and the first market place of the town.

Caption For Huddersfield, The Station C1955

The first train on the new Huddersfield to Heaton Lodge line ran on 2 August 1847. Competing lines used the same station, and each sold tickets from the end offices.

Caption For Ecclesfield, General View 1902

Sarah Springer was in charge of the pints at the George & Dragon; Robert Heaton was the governor of the workhouse; and Hannah Hasland combined running a grocery shop with a drapers.The locals were

Caption For Seaton, The Church C1955

Seaton is situated on Rutland's south- eastern edge, about half a mile from its border with Northamptonshire, overlooking the Welland Valley.

Caption For Wyddial, Village 1923

Wyddial Hall, in 1923 the home of the Heaton-Ellis family, stands on the high ground about 1/4 mile to the right of the photographer, and can be seen for miles around.

Caption For Seaton, The Church C1955

Seaton is situated on Rutland's south- eastern edge, about half a mile from its border with Northamptonshire, overlooking the Welland Valley.

Caption For Manaccan, Gillan C1960

Beyond Dennis Head, on the opposite shore, is the mouth of the Helford River, which runs inland for five miles to Gweek.

Caption For Mellor Brook, Post Office C1955

This is the A49, and we can see the Feilden's Arms head on. Because Samlesbury Hall was so near, the area was popular with walkers and day trippers in the post-war years.

Caption For Blaenavon, The Memorial To Gilchrist Thomas C1960

The bronze head on the statue was designed and cast by the sculptor Fred Mancini.

Caption For West Ayton, The Forge Valley Hotel C1965

A Norman castle was established here by the De Aton family. High Hall, to the left, dates from the 18th century.

Caption For Carbis Bay, General View 1901

Another major engineering feat on this scenic line is the rock cutting in the far headland. How things have changed at Carbis Bay - much of this scene has since been developed.

Caption For Dovedale, Lion Rock 1914

With a little imagination, we can see the noble profile of a lion`s head on the lovely riverside walk through Dovedale.

Caption For Mellor Brook, C1955

This is the A49, and we can see the Feilden's Arms head on. Because Samlesbury Hall was so near, the area was popular with walkers and day trippers in the post-war years.

Caption For Axbridge, King John's Hunting Lodge C1955

It takes its name from a carved king's head on the corner, the sign of the King's Head Inn. It is reputed to be a likeness of King John, who hunted in nearby Mendip forest.

Caption For Northleach, The Stocks C1955

Northleach stands on the road from South Wales to London, and so it became an important coaching town where inns such as the half-timbered Kings Head on the left provided shelter and accommodation to passengers

Caption For Horncastle, The Bull Ring C1955

In this view the thatched King's Head on the left and the Red Lion in the distance are 17th-century buildings amid the early 19th-century three-storey ones, which belong to that later phase of economic

Caption For Abingdon, The River C1960

Beyond the boat sheds is the Nag's Head on the Thames, as the pub is now named. The island is now laid out as a private park, and much better managed that in the period when this view was taken.

Caption For Yoxford, Jubilee Seat C1955

This view of the 1935 Silver Jubilee seat is taken from outside the King's Head on the A12, looking down the High Street.

Caption For Broad Chalke, All Saints' Church C1955

monument near the south porch in the churchyard has a simple inscribed slab of 1930 to Christopher Wood, the painter who lived in nearby Reddish House, which has since been the home of Cecil Beaton

Caption For Tredegar, Castle Street C1968

The area had a large number of public houses: on the corner was the Cambrian Public, on the right-hand side was the Kings Head, on the left was the Golden Lion, and the Black Prince was just around

Caption For Teddington, The King's Head, High Street 2005

There were three pubs - the Royal Oak and the King's Head on the High Street, roughly where their namesakes are today, and the Clarence Arms (now the Park Hotel) on Park Road.