Maps

181,070 maps found.

1898, Pentre Ref. HOSM35034
1906, Penzance Ref. HOSM35036
1907, Germoe Ref. HOSM46190
1906, Newbridge Ref. HOSM54821
1907, Rosudgeon Ref. HOSM58210
1906, Perranporth Ref. HOSM35037
1906, Penwartha Ref. HOSM56499
1884, Bricklehampton Ref. HOSM38836
1884, Wick Ref. HOSM44835
1884, Hill Ref. HOSM48531
1884, Kersoe Ref. HOSM49778
1884, Pinvin Ref. HOSM56672
1887, Conington Ref. HOSM41648
1899, Polebrook Ref. HOSM56804
1885, Southwick Ref. HOSM59811
1887, Stilton Ref. HOSM60574
1885, Wadenhoe Ref. HOSM63219
1910, Downley Ref. HOSM43268
1896, Upwaltham Ref. HOSM63117
1899, Pewsey Ref. HOSM35047

Books

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Memories

29,013 memories found. Showing results 1,731 to 1,740.

1861 Servant To Dr Walter Of Chandos Place Broadstairs, Where Charles Dickens Had Lived

My ancestor's sister Mrs Jane Heather nee Mummery, was a widowed servant aged 29 when in 1861 she worked for this Surgeon and GP with his wife Jane and 4 children who lived in Chandos Place ...Read more

A memory of Broadstairs by Gemma Gemma

Greengrocer From Hatfield Peverell, Essex At No 336

In 1881 at 336 Portabello Road single woman Mary Dowsett aged 46 was greengrocer and had her neice Elizabeth Poulter living with her. She may have had a stall in the market as it mainly sold fresh-food in the 19th century? I think the present market resides in the district of Notting Hill.

A memory of London by Gemma Gemma

Before The Hippies...

During the '70's I lived in nearby Shepton Mallet. After I'd left school many of my mates & myself bought motorbikes, Glastonbury was often a destination - my first bike was a very unreliable Czech made CZ175. Luckily, near ...Read more

A memory of Glastonbury by bru.enzer

Great Place To Live

I lived in St Johns Road for my first 23 years, Being born in 1942. For a couple of early teenage years, I did a 100 paper round in the streets around my home, and still get the shoulder pain! This paid for my Thursday Speedway, and ...Read more

A memory of Wembley by Alan Jones

Childhood.

I was born with my twin sister in 1947 at Paxton Park maternity hospital in Stukely. Baptised at All Saints. We lived with my grandparents in Avenue Road and attended Waldren Rd CofE school. My Uncle was born in theOldCottages in ...Read more

A memory of Huntingdon by Geoffrey Hopkins

Greyhound Road

I was born in 1946 at 93 Greyhound Road. Right at the end of the road was a greengrocer. On Saturday, mum sent me with a bag and 3d at the end of the day for 3 pennyworth of specs. You got anything that wouldn't keep. Happy days.

A memory of Fulham by jeanmartin746

Langley 60s And 70s

I lived at Trenches Farm caravan site in the mid 60s and early 70s when I was a teenager and I went to the youth club opposite the Red Lion pub it was the best time of my life I had very good friends once we went on a 20 mile walk for ...Read more

A memory of Langley by Barry Budd

Wedgwood Street Memories

I was just about 3 years old when my parents moved to Wedgwood Street. No people seem to remember the street! I would like to get in touch with anyone who does know of this street or(wonder of wonders) actually lived there.I have many memories to impart! James Redshaw

A memory of Thornaby-on-Tees

Weekends At Chapel Row

I didn't live in Bucklebury but was born in Cold Ash where I lived prior to moving to Thatcham. Unfortunately my father died as the result of a motor cycle accident when I was eight years old, and social care being what it was ...Read more

A memory of Bucklebury by grahamfsmith

Seaford Rd In The 50s And 60s

I was born in 15 Seaford rd. in 1954. Tottenham then was like a village where everyone knew everyone else. I can clearly remember rag and bone men with their horse and carts, ringing their bells yelling "old rags and ...Read more

A memory of Tottenham by John Martin

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Captions

29,398 captions found. Showing results 4,153 to 4,176.

Caption For Eastleigh, Leigh Road C1960

This photograph was taken at the front of Eastleigh railway station. The front of the National Provincial Bank, now the National Westminster, has barely changed since 1960.

Caption For Maidstone, Allington Castle 1898

The wooden fortifications at Allington were soon replaced with stone; it is thought that the work was carried out by Gundulf, the Conqueror's master builder, who was also responsible for the Tower of London

Caption For Wolsingham, Parish Church C1965

Dedicated to St Mary and St Stephen, the parish church was rebuilt in the late 1840s; all that is left of an earlier 12th-century structure is the lower part of the west tower.

Caption For Canterbury, Mercery Lane C1952

Leading to the cathedral, this narrow alleyway with its overhanging shop fronts was the usual route by which pilgrims approached the climax of their journey.

Caption For Crouch End, Christ Church, Crouch End Hill C1965

Standing high above the town centre and attractively sited on the crown of the hill, the church with its elegant broach spire was designed by Sir Arthur Blomfield in c1861, but not completed until 1881

Caption For Wallasea Island, Ferry Pier C1965

In this remote corner of Essex, close to the Wardroom, the Wallasea Bay Ferry plies its trade.

Caption For Veryan, The Road To The Beach C1955

Veryan, probably named after a saint with the improbable name of Symphorian, is one of the county's most beautiful villages, noted for its five round houses, built that way so that the devil could not

Caption For Netley, The Royal Victoria Hospital C1955

At 1,424 ft long, this was one of the world's longest buildings; it was the first and the largest army hospital.

Caption For Sawbridgeworth, Hyde Hall 1903

It passed down through the Jocelyn family, whose monuments can be seen in the church of St Mary the Great. Hyde Hall was extended in 1806 and completely refurbished in 1869.

Caption For Ringwood, The Millstream 1900

Ringwood's market brought country folk from far and wide to the town with their goods, and the market became famous for the sale of New Forest ponies.

Caption For Triscombe, The Blue Ball 1906

On the left is Tally Ho Cottage, now somewhat altered, and to the right The Blue Ball Inn, which occupies both ranges of cottages.

Caption For Manchester, Art Gallery C1885

Mosley Street was named in honour of Sir Nicholas Mosley, a former Lord of the Manor of Manchester. The other fine buildings along the street include the Portico Library and St Peter's Church.

Caption For Cardiff, Queen Street 2004

Years of wholesale redevelopment have rendered this view almost unrecognisable as the same street in 48997 (above). Our only clue is the upper frontage of Principles.

Caption For Litton Mill, The Mill C1955

This early cotton mill in the valley of the River Wye was the scene, if the propaganda is to be believed, of some of the worst horrors of the exploitation of child labour in the 19th century.

Caption For Southampton, On The Common 1908

This is a remarkably grand and ostentatious monument, even for one of Southampton's most dedicated sons.

Caption For Barrow In Furness, View Acrooss To Morcambe Bay 2004

As was demonstrated in the tragic accident in 2004 which involved the loss of more than 20 Chinese cocklers, Morecambe Bay is a treacherous and deadly crossing point, and requires local specialist knowledge

Caption For Dorking, Castle Mill 1909

hen travelling south from Leatherhead, we pass on our right the fine house in Norbury Park; it is said to be one of the loveliest estates in Surrey.

Caption For Burnley, St James Street C1955

Even though it was obviously a busy time of day, it hardly seems necessary to have a Keep Left sign at this point.

Caption For Staplehurst, The Village 1903

This long and irregular village stands on either side of a switchback rise in the otherwise dead-straight Roman road that comprises this section of the A229.

Caption For Gosforth, High Street 1956

Though only a couple of miles to the north of Newcastle, Gosforth had a character and identity of its own.

Caption For Mansfield, Market Place C1950

Mansfield lies some 14 miles north of Nottingham and to the west of Sherwood Forest.

Caption For Petersfield, Market Place C1950

This Wednesday morning 9 o'clock photograph is the first view we have in this book of Sheep Street in the far corner of the Square.

Caption For Cobham, High Street C1955

Cobham is architecturally not the equal of the similarly named Chobham.

Caption For Holywell, High Street C1955

Before the advent of the car moved shoppers to out-of- town stores, main streets such as this displayed a rich multiplicity of goods, with regional shops trading beside the more well-known