Congresbury, Avon

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Congresbury

Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Congresbury. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs of Congresbury, but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality.

Old Photos of Congresbury
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Congresbury in 1960

Old Maps of Congresbury

Historic Maps of Congresbury and the local area.

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Map of Congresbury in 1898

Map of Congresbury in 1899-1900

Map of Congresbury in 1919

Map of Congresbury in 1946

Map of Congresbury in 1883

Sheet Maps of Congresbury

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Congresbury and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

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Shows Congresbury in 1817

Shows Congresbury in 1899

Shows Congresbury in 1809

Shows Congresbury in 1919

Books about Congresbury
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31 photo books on Congresbury and the surrounding area.

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Cover image of Clevedon Photographic Memories

Cover image of Weston-super-Mare Photographic Memories

Cover image of Weston-super-Mare - A History and Celebration

Cover image of Around Bristol Photographic Memories

Cover image of Wells - A History and Celebration

Memories of Congresbury
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Second World War Memories

I was only a nipper in 1942 but recall clearly the German bombing raids Weston had to survive. Bristol was their main target, but to get a smart getaway they would fly over Weston shedding any spare bombs as they went and unfortunately Weston was right in their flight path. Barrage balloons surrounded the town but were often shot down by the enemy. I lived in Coombe Cottage, which was, if I recall, ...see more

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Added 14 January 2011

Fishing

I can't be 100% sure but this is a great likeness of myself and my brother Rob... I have fished this swim for large roach since the early 1990s and we still fish the weirpool to the present day. I have had many happy memories here and have some nice photos of truly outstanding catches. I have also met some lovely old boys there and have enjoyed hearing their tales of whoppers caught in the days of way back when the river here used to be tidal. They even used to have flatfish competitions!!

Congresbury, the Weir and Footbridge 2003

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Added 08 September 2009

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