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Memories
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Living In Abridge By Carol Gook
My parents, Rene and Freddie Gook moved to Abridge in the mid fifties. They were eastenders who belonged to a cycling club and used to visit Abridge at weekends - their destination was Brighty's cafe. They were ...Read more
A memory of Abridge in 1966 by
My Grandparents Kitty Reg Nichols By Elaine Waterfield Nee Merrikin
My Mum Valerie Merrikin, nee Nichols, was born next to the old pub (recently knocked down) in Skeffington. Grandad Nichols worked at the hall and got the sack because he picked up ...Read more
A memory of Billesdon in 1974 by
View Towards Holcombe
This is a view from the east side of the valley looking towards Holcombe Hill and the Peel Monument. The tower was erected in memory of Sir Robert Peel who repealed the Corn Laws in about 1846. The hill is a favourite local ...Read more
A memory of Ramsbottom in 1955 by
Moore Family
Does any one remember the Moore family from Poplar Street South Moor. My grand father was born at number 19. As the family left school they took up trades at the Louisa Pit in Stanley. In 1925 his mother Jane Esther Moore (nee ...Read more
A memory of Stanley in 1920 by
Martins Corner/ Valence Ave
In 1963 I used to have a Lambretta scooter LD 150 and at that time it was becoming very popular to get around. It was the beginning of the Mods & Rockers time, I was 19 and had just come out of the Italian suit period. ...Read more
A memory of Dagenham in 1963 by
Elm Road
I was born and raised in Elm Road, Norton Canes with my 3 older brothers. I have some fond memories of growing up in a community were everybody new everbody and of spending time at Chasewater and the old Sunday School in Popular Road. I ...Read more
A memory of Norton Canes in 1967 by
House Name Change From Crusaders To Williams
I was at Bisley from autumn of 1955 at age 13 & left in the summer of 1958 My House No. was 262. A few mates whose names I remember 'Ned' Kelly, John Clark (from Southend) 'Granny' Green, Roy Potts ...Read more
A memory of Bisley in 1957 by
The Best Days Of My Life
I attended this camp about 6 times when I was at St John Fisher School, Gateshead in the early 60's. A school from Middlesboro would also have been at the camp. I have only fond memories of this place; £1 for 2 weeks all in, ...Read more
A memory of Hexham in 1964
Shopkeepers Of Cawdor Street
From Trafford Road one would see the first shop was on the left of Cawdor Street; the workshop of Louis Donlan, tailor. Next on the left was Bolsover’s Grocery shop; popular with some customers because 'sterilized ...Read more
A memory of Patricroft by
Jtc & Clb
I often look back to the times when I was in the JTC & CLB; there was a group of us young lads went from one to the other as time went by. One lad in particular, Ivan Perry, who used to live in Flash Street behind the blacksmiths. His ...Read more
A memory of Blaydon in 1950 by
Captions
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Winter skaters used to risk their lives on the thin ice, and fishing from the bridge has long been a popular activity here.
The exposed headland separating Newquay Bay and Fistral Bay has always been a popular walk from the town.
Steam boats at the boarding point by the Pier give some idea of the popularity of these vessels during the summer months.
Then, as now, this is a popular walk. The path extends for the full length of the canal.
Seen on countless calendars, this view of Derwent Water from Ashness Bridge, on the narrow road up to Watendlath, is always popular. Skiddaw fills the backdrop.
The open-air concerts held here were very popular and some shelter was provided. Note the array of chimney pots on the houses behind the shelters. Southend Westcliff Parade Band
Seen on countless calendars, this view of Derwent Water from Ashness Bridge, on the narrow road up to Watendlath, has long been popular. Skiddaw fills the backdrop.
With playing fields, a recreation area, a lake and woodlands, it is very popular with the local townspeople. There are fine views over the town and to the wooded slopes beyond.
By this time, Felixstowe was at the height of its popularity as a seaside resort, with its south-facing beach.
These one-man shows, which reached the height of their popularity in Victorian times, were based on the character of Pulcinella, the impudent hunchback from the Commedia dell'Arte, which originated
The rivers are very popular for boating and their banks are an ideal site for a picnic.
Behind the solid First World War Memorial is the Cardiff Arms, a public house often used for wedding reception that is still a popular watering hole today.
Warhurst was an agent for Rudge Whitworth cycles, a popular form of leisure transport at the time. Across the road is John Smith's Umbrella Hospital.
The town has been popular for centuries; as a spa town it was known as 'the Queen of watering places', and it has always been a healthy, bracing and fashionable resort.
With its bandstand and colourful carpet bedding, it soon became a popular place where Victorian workers could enjoy an hour or two off from the daily grind.
The most popular and fashionable part of the promenade is that known as the Green Beach.
The popularity of these inexpensive vessels for hire probably reached their zenith at the turn of the century.
The following year, interest in this already popular facility soared owing to its inclusion in a series of BBC programmes based on South Wales clubs.
Situated eleven miles north of Bridlington, Filey was for many years a working fishing village, but became a popular place in the 1890s for those seeking a quiet holiday.
A large, solid half-timbered hotel, it was popular for functions and gatherings among the local population.
Since the middle of the 19th century, The Groves have provided a popular recreation area along the side of the Dee.
Today those in the countryside hereabouts have become popular centres for watersports.
It was the early use of bathing machines that made Weymouth such a popular resort for sea bathing.The larger machines ran down into the water on rails and consisted of a number of cubicles.
This small landing bay off the Thames estuary near the Isle of Grain is popular with fishermen and amateur sailors.
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