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Childhood Memories

Although I am relating to a time a little earlier, around mid and late 1940s, the scene in the photo still resembles the countryside as I remember it. Wantz Corner branched off in three directions, and for me, all leading to ...Read more

A memory of Wickford by Patricia Davies

Shirley Public Library

I was born in Shirley in 1935. My parents had married a year earlier and moved to a new semi detached house (cost seven hundred and twenty-five pounds) in the new housing estate. They came from crowded row houses in ...Read more

A memory of Shirley in 1945 by David Roberts

Memory Of When I Was About 5 Years Old

My parents -- Glyndwr and Georgina Jones -- both grew up in South Wales. After marrying they moved to Manchester and I was born soon after in 1950. In 1955 my mother became pregnant with my brother Glynne, ...Read more

A memory of Llansamlet in 1956 by csuschnigg

Duke Street Rowhouses

Apparently, there was housing built for ship-building families along Duke Street. These were heavily damaged by bombing raids in the Second World War we hear, and presumed demolished. I am wondering about any info on these ...Read more

A memory of Barrow in 1920 by Bryan Cain

Happy Memories.

I am now 87 years old. I lived in Wellingborough from 1936 until 1950 and spent many happy hours at Wilby Lido. There were fields where there are now houses and we would walk the fields and take a picnic, most week-ends. Memories of happy days spent there so long go.

A memory of Wellingborough by pcronin17

Low House

lived here in the 'low house' for a couple of years with my parents; eddie and anna macleod, in fact i feel my heart still lives here. the sunday hunts, kippers on a friday, local folk groups around the settle, big, thrashy, noisy 'cool' ...Read more

A memory of Laxfield in 1991 by Kirstie Macleod

9 Sets Of Twins At Langdown Infant School 1961/1962

Hi - does anyone have a copy of the photo taken of the 9 sets of twins at Langdown Infant school from 1961/1962? I’m one half of a set of twins and would love to have a copy. The school is no longer there (now houses). Regards Sue (nee Peckham)

A memory of Hythe by Sue Towlerton

Bog Houses

Does anyone remember the Thompsons of No1 Bog Houses? Mary and Jimmy lived there with their daughter Nancy. They ran a pork shop for a time I think in the 40's but it closed during the war years; the shop front remained until around ...Read more

A memory of Cramlington in 1961 by Diane Banks

Lymington 1841

My 2 x great grandparents William Stroud and Kitty Stroud (nee Fryer) lived in Lymington at the time of the 1841 census. My 1 x great grandfather Robert was born there in 1842, the youngest of 5 children. They lived in New Lane, and ...Read more

A memory of Lymington by Jennifer Stroud

Pagham

I remember the 'Clarks' mentioned by Sue, the sons' names were Robert and Keith. Keith being the oldest. I don't recall the bell though. I lived in Lion Road, Nyetimber, from about '58 till about '78 ish, my parents still live there, they were ...Read more

A memory of Pagham by Marcus Hume

Captions

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Caption For Balderstone, Commons Lane C1955

In this still mainly rural area, names redolent of the country abound: Pewter House Fold, Smalley Fold, Hubbersty Fold (like 'booth', 'fold' means a cowhouse or animal pen).

Caption For Elstow, The Moot Hall 1897

The Moot Hall in Elstrow dates back to the 17th century and now houses a most interesting museum which commemorates Bunyan's life.

Caption For Guildford, The Roof Garden C1960

Harvey's is now House of Fraser with a large modern addition fronting North Street, and the restaurant is now French and classier, but at least this archetypal 1950s-designed roof garden is intact.

Caption For Newport, Carningli C1960

The marshland is part of the Parrog and now houses a thriving caravan park.

Caption For Odiham, The Pest House 2004

Saved by a rescue committee, it was restored by the Odiham Society in 1981 and now houses a mini museum.

Caption For Worthing, Western Esplanade And The Beach 1906

The 1870s terrace on the left now houses Paiges Bar in the left-hand part, while the 1850s block beyond has been demolished.

Caption For Harlaxton, Schools 1890

This is the school (now houses) which Gregory provided and embellished: more Tudor than the Tudors.

Caption For Harlaxton, Schools 1890

This is the school (now houses) which Gregory provided and embellished: more Tudor than the Tudors.

Caption For Castle Cary, The Town Hall C1960

It now houses a museum of country and domestic life, the tourist information office and a dance studio.

Caption For Abingdon, St Helen's Church C1955

Just beyond the west tip of Nag's Head Island is the Malthouse (creeper-clad) and Fairlawn Wharf to the right, now housing and formerly warehouses and barns.

Caption For Holbeach, High Street C1960

Then comes the HSBC bank followed by a building dated 1789 which now houses Calthop, solicitors.

Caption For Baldock, White Horse Street C1955

The Town Hall now houses Baldock's fascinating museum.

Caption For Burgh Le Marsh, High Street C1965

They are not there now - housing or car parks have taken their place.

Caption For Abergavenny, The Castle 1893

The castle now houses the town and district museum.

Caption For Stamford, St Paul's Street C1960

The house occupied by the courageous window-cleaner (centre) bears a 1716 datestone, and its neighbour (then, as now, housing the Royal Air Force Association) a datestone for 1663.

Caption For Grange Over Sands, Victoria Hall 1901

However, it was finally named Victoria Hall, and the large building now houses various local societies' functions.

Caption For Walkern, The White Lion, High Street C1960

By 1955 they made only soft drinks, and they closed in 1980; the factory, at the south end of the village, is now housing.

Caption For Skegness, The Clock Tower C1955

The Embassy Ballroom (right) has been greatly altered, and now houses Harveys and the Litton Tree.

Caption For Spalding, Hall Place C1960

The modern architecture sits very uncomfortably with the earlier buildings – an example is the Fine Fare building, which now houses Super Drug.

Caption For Liverpool, Ranelagh Street C1950

The station concourse now houses a small shopping centre, and the entrance has been relocated to halfway between the sign shown in the picture and Lime Street.

Caption For Daventry, The Moot Hall C1950

It was later restored and now houses the Daventry Museum, the town mayor's parlour and the tourist information centre.

Caption For Durham, The Cathedral 1892

Once the property of the priors of Durham, the fulling mill was once known as the Jesus Mill; it now houses the Durham University Museum of Archaeology.

Caption For Holbeach, High Street C1960

Then comes the HSBC bank followed by a building dated 1789 which now houses Calthop, solicitors.

Caption For Rugby, The Open Air Swimming Baths 1932

Sadly, Gilbert's has now been moved, but the connection continues since the shop, with its original 35-paned window, now houses the Rugby Museum.