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Memories

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Life Until 40.

My family returned to South Ockendon in 1964, although both sets of grandparents were in South Road and Broxburn Drive. First lived in Clayburn Gardens, then in 1969 we moved to 34 Cruick Avenue. Small cul-de-sac, originally with ...Read more

A memory of South Ockendon by Cliff Minors

The Bird Man

I was reminded today of The Bird Man who went round all the schools doing Bird Call imitations. We were at Ladyland School and this presentation was a welcome break from school work. At the close of his performance he asked for ...Read more

A memory of Kilbirnie in 1955 by John Allan

Working At Litton Mill

I went to work at Litton Mill when I was seventeen. Worked in the Sizing, Charlie Mellor was the supervisor. I met many lovely people and a great lot of characters. The sizing was machines with huge rollers set in a bed of ...Read more

A memory of Litton Mill by Elsie Hollis

Lawrence Weston Comprehensive School

I attended Lawrence Weston Comprehensive School from September 6, 1963 until February 1969. Although I had passed my 11 Plus examination very highly (highest in the southwest of England) and wanted to go ...Read more

A memory of Lawrence Weston in 1963 by Timothy Purnell

No.1 Jetty And The Tsmv New Prince Of Wales 1, S.M.N.Co.

This twin screw motor vessel at the Jetty belonged to our family company, the Southend Motor Navigation Co. Ltd. She was built for the company in the 1920's by the local Hayward's Boatyard, ...Read more

A memory of Southend-on-Sea in 1950 by Julian Wilson

Happy Memories

I worked in the Hotel Continental in the very hot summer of 1976 with 3 friends. It was a glorious summer season and the sun shone endlessly, so we spent many lazy days (between work shifts!) on the beach. We danced into the early ...Read more

A memory of Mundesley in 1976 by Jennifer Morgan

The Happy Days

To Mary Muir, I remember you very well. Those were the days. I started school then in February aged 4 and a half years old. I remember all my teachers. I wonder if these names ring a bell, Miss Todd, Miss Taylor, Miss Cuthbert, Mrs ...Read more

A memory of Lumphinnans in 1957 by Ellen Hogg

Wraysbury School.

I went to Wraysbury School and one day came late. Everyone was gathered in the canteen for morning assembly, and when I got there, everyone clapped and I was pushed up to receive a large brown envelope. Going back to my place, I ...Read more

A memory of Wraysbury in 1947 by Sylvie Mc Kay

Hopedene Mother And Baby Home

Hi I am trying to contact any mothers that were in Hopedene, Elswick, in the 1950s and 1960s...what was it like? Did you have any choice regarding having your baby adopted if you wern't married? My mother was ...Read more

A memory of Elswick in 1959 by Lisa Anderson

Oldchurch Hospital 1956 57

I have such memories as a 17 year old of working in the 'Admins Office' in Oldchurch Hospital. I think I just walked in one day, got an interview and started on the Monday - no job centres or CVs needed then. The boss was ...Read more

A memory of Romford by Glyn Mallett

Captions

388 captions found. Showing results 49 to 72.

Caption For Caversham, From Caversham Heights 1908

The skyline today is radically different: here a few factory chimneys break the skyline, but now large offices and shopping malls dominate the middle distance.

Caption For Bakewell, From Station Road 1914

The spire of All Saints parish church on its hilltop site breaks the horizon, while to the right in the middle distance is the medieval bridge over the River Wye.

Caption For Clydach, The Wells 1893

Perhaps they are enjoying a well-earned break from the rigours of whatever profession they are engaged in.

Caption For Stroud, Bank Gardens C1960

behind Bank House, situated in the lower High Street, were given to the town of Stroud in 1930 by Mr Ernest Winterbotham, and were intended as a quiet corner where shop workers could enjoy a lunch break

Caption For Buckland St Mary, C1960

As a break from a succession of market towns, the route heads north-west to Buckland St Mary, situated just north of the A303 and at the east end of the well-wooded Blackdown Hills.

Caption For Blackpool, From The South Jetty 1890

The sea wall had not been built either, and the promenade is bordered by cobbles sloping to the beach, with wooden piles providing some protection against the breaking waves.

Caption For St Mary Bourne, The School C1955

This is a lovely environment for children to go to school; here they have been photographed during their break.

Caption For Letchworth Garden City, Leys Avenue C1950

The more modern Burtons tailors breaks the line and starts the row of more traditional buildings with their fine pargetted gables.

Caption For Carnforth, Canal 1918

Here we see a barge loaded down with hay, with the two horses taking a break as the photographer creates his picture.

Caption For Eype, Seascape Bungalets, Television Lounge C1955

The minimalist look, breaking free of contemporary taste in wallpaper, includes a couple of local views, with a picture of the western cliffs (right).

Caption For Earl Shilton, The Hollow C1965

The driver of the 658 Leicester to Coventry Midland Red bus service breaks his journey to await passengers in this familiar view of the centre.

Caption For London, The Strand 1915

The Gaiety Theatre dominates the corner where the Aldwych breaks off from the Strand.

Caption For Caister On Sea, The Holiday Camp C1955

Holiday camps like Caister's offered inexpensive breaks for the whole family - with all costs included.

Caption For Ormskirk, The Church From The South West 1894

Despite Henry VIII's break with Rome, much of Lancashire remained staunchly Catholic and stones from the dismantled Augustinian priory at Burscough were used to add the tower in which the bells that once

Caption For Morecambe, West End Promenade 1899

The hard-working animals seem to enjoy it as much as we do, for it is a break from their labour and helps ease aches and strains.

Caption For Cenarth, Coracle Fishing C1960

Trying to land a 300lb, 8-foot fish from these small craft would seem a hazardous task, but it was once done in 1896 on the River Towy, overturning two coracles and breaking three nets in the process.

Caption For Caister On Sea, The Holiday Camp C1955

Holiday camps like Caister's offered inexpensive breaks for the whole family - with all costs included.

Caption For Clydach, The Wells 1893

Perhaps they are enjoying a well-earned break from their labours.

Caption For Anstey, The Nook C1965

It is said that the first rumblings of the Luddite Movement were felt in Anstey with the breaking of the knitting frames; the village had expanded rapidly to accommodate an influx of workers.

Caption For Carnforth, Canal 1918

Here we see a barge loaded down with hay, with the two horses taking a break as the photographer creates his picture.

Caption For Littleborough, The Harbour, Hollingworth Lake C1955

A record-breaking 26lbs 14oz pike was caught in 1982. In 1980 the lake became one of the top ten country parks in the country.

Caption For Billingham, The Town Centre C1970

Trees and shrubs are used to break up the hard lines of the modern architecture. The weather canopies and the water feature have since been removed.

Caption For St Austell, 1890

Housing has not yet developed out into the fields where tall elm trees break up the line of the hedgerow on the right.

Caption For Whitby, The New Pier Extensions 1913

The competent engineers left a space for turbulent seas to break through and lessen the strain on the masonry.