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Places
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Maps
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Books
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Memories
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Famous Actor
Bisley School pupil Barry Evans around 1954-59. Was later a very well known TV Star in the 60's in such programmes as Dr in the House & Dr at large series as the character Dr Michael Upton, before being in 'Mind your Language' as a ...Read more
A memory of Bisley by
1950s 60s
I went to St Mary's School in Russell Road, Miss Bryant was the headmistress at the time. We used to waste time walking through the Arcade on the way home or else pass by the Theatre to look at the photographs outside. I spent many ...Read more
A memory of Wimbledon
West End Pier
I remember the Pier just before it changed in the late sixties when the arcade was built at the entrance. Before that it was a walkway divided by a wooden fence which can be seen clearly in this picture. As a child I would play on ...Read more
A memory of Morecambe in 1968 by
Wallasey Memories
Hi Lynda, I don't recall your name but recognise many of your memories. I remember Brertons, and I think the general store was Downeys, at least a Mr. Downey ran it. An assistant's name was Dixie. Also there was a shop called ...Read more
A memory of Wallasey in 1940 by
Good Times At Populars
i was there in 1966 i think we were a family of six 4 boys and 2 girls our house parents were Mr and Mrs coben i think and they had a son called grant we were in avon i think i was about 6 and my youngest brother was 2 and the ...Read more
A memory of Shenfield by
The Last Restaurant Manager.
I worked at the Beach Hotel in the early 1990s. I worked as the Restaurant manager ,the last one just before it closed . All so sad . It was supposed to be fully refurbished,but it all fell through. The Hotel was so ...Read more
A memory of Littlehampton by
Lower Morden
I was born in 1941 my dad bought the house in Lower Morden Lane in 1939,I went to Morden Farm School. Morden was a great place to be as a child I remember starting school and not liking it one bit I only started liking it in the last few ...Read more
A memory of Morden by
Living In The Swan Inn From 1966
From the ‘Local Chit-Chat’ column in the Newbury Weekly News, October 6th 1966 SWAN AT NEWTOWN CHANGING HANDS Due to take over the Swan Inn, Newtown, when Mr R. C Coxworth retires on October 19th after ...Read more
A memory of Newtown by
Pioneer Christian (Interdenominational) Youth Hostel.
The newly named Pioneer Christian Youth Hostel, (open to all faiths) was situated 197O in the flat (apartment) accommodation basement of the old Methodist Church. The hostel was served by newly ...Read more
A memory of Sinderhope by
54 Albert Road
I lived in 54 Albert Road, Parkstone, from 1962 until 1972. My paternal grandparents lived at 56 Albert Road, next door. They'd lived there from the 1930's onwards. The back garden was very big and long, plus sloped downhill. I used to ...Read more
A memory of Parkstone by
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Known popularly as 'Number One, London', it was built by Robert Adam in the 1770s.
By this date, Perranporth was becoming popular for bathing on account of its sandy beach. Pilchard fishing was also carried on, and a few boats are drawn up on the beach.
A few minutes from the centre of the original village and situated by the weir, this small 19th-century hotel on the banks of the River Lea, with its eight rooms, was, and still is, popular with anglers
The miniature railway at Cofton Wood was nearly as popular as the tea room, though one cannot help wondering if the adults in this picture are not just the teeniest bit embarrassed.
Despite the popularity of this waterside restaurant, Bracebridge Pool is still a good place to see wild birds such as heron and moorhen.
It is now named Queen Mary's Gardens Cafeteria, and is as popular as ever.
Yet the resort's popularity was already well established and bathing machines and horse-drawn traps line the sands.
During World War II the Kings Head was a popular watering-hole for airmen based at the nearby North Weald airfield.
Calshot has long been popular with local people and holidaymakers for the views it affords of Southampton Water.This stretch of the Hampshire coastline is the perfect spot to watch all the comings
The paddleboats were popular, whilst some were content to settle for a swim or dip their feet in the water before queuing at the ice cream vans.
The bathing stage at the lake's eastern edge reminds us of how popular swimming once was. Up to 35,000 bathers per season made use of the supervised facility.
Wyre Forest has a popular visitor centre with a restaurant and shop. It specialises in woodland displays, and organises outings with children in mind.
In the centre is a motorbike and sidecar, a popular and affordable form of transport.
Situated on the mouth of the Avon, it is a popular seaside resort, and boasts a harbour with the deepest berthing facilities in the British Isles.
Judging by the rows of sweet jars on display in E W Winfield's Cash Stores, it must have been a popular shop with the local youngsters.
Allington Locks, a popular spot with locals and visitors alike, were built in 1792 and enlarged in 1881. The locks pictured here were replaced in 1939.
This popular princess died at the age of 21. Had she lived, she would have been Queen of England instead of Victoria, and the whole course of world history might have been different.
With its 13-acre grounds and Avon river frontage, the castle became a popular weekend retreat for Turner Turner's many friends. There was even a chapel and a private railway halt.
The village was a popular coach trip destination from the coastal resorts; now visitors travel in their cars. It is now largely residential with pubs and restaurants.
The village's scenic Thames-side setting made it a popular haunt of the Victorians and the Edwardians, and it continues to be favoured by visitors today.
Both Slinfold House (on the left) and Slinfold's stores and post office are clad in an attractive pattern of mathematical tiles, which were very popular in the 18th century.
The magnificent art deco Tinside Lido and Swimming Pool, completed in 1933, was a popular venue for genera- tions of Plymouth children, mainly during the summer holidays, as the salt-water pool had no
The ivy-clad King's Head public house, on the right, is a popular local hostelry, although the gallows-type pub sign out in the street has long gone.
Once Cromer and Sheringham became popular as holiday destinations, the Runtons (the villages between the towns) enjoyed the benefits of the overflowing holiday trade.
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