Places
18 places found.
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- Hythe, Kent
- Hythe, Hampshire
- Small Hythe, Kent
- Bablock Hythe, Oxfordshire
- Methwold Hythe, Norfolk
- Hythe, Somerset
- Hythe, Surrey
- Hythe End, Berkshire
- The Hythe, Essex
- Egham Hythe, Surrey
- West Hythe, Kent
- New Hythe, Kent
- Broad Street, Kent (near Hythe)
- Horn Street, Kent (near Hythe)
- Newbarn, Kent (near Hythe)
- Newington, Kent (near Hythe)
- Broad Street, Kent (near Hythe)
- Stone Hill, Kent (near Hythe)
Photos
360 photos found. Showing results 621 to 360.
Maps
101 maps found.
Books
10 books found. Showing results 745 to 10.
Memories
4,406 memories found. Showing results 311 to 320.
Horney Common As A Child
I was born in London in 1938. When war broke out the following year my father sent my mother and myself down to Devon but soon after that he, and many of his regimental colleagues in the Army, rented a large country ...Read more
A memory of Horney Common in 1940 by
My Early Childhood Years
My grandfather worked at Murex down by the river and I loved being able to pick him up from work on the odd occassion with my late Mum, Dad and younger sister as we would be allowed to see any boats passing. I still love the ...Read more
A memory of Rainham in 1964 by
Warden Point
I used to live in Cherry Tree Cottage, Warden Point in 1930, my father was Jock Martin, a sergeant in the R.A.F. stationed in Eastchurch. My mother was Phylis Woollett, daughter of Frank Woollett, mine host of the Crooked Billet. ...Read more
A memory of Warden in 1930 by
Staying At The Bullers Arms
When i was 11 I started school at Tavistock, and met a lovely girl called Helen Desmond who became my best friend. Helen's family (sister Sandra and brother Jonathan) lived at the Bullers Arms and I used to stay there ...Read more
A memory of Mary Tavy in 1971 by
Hollybush Lane
When I was a child in the early 1950s Hollybush Lane, from Woodhall Lane to Great Ley, was quite literally a lane. On one side the council had built houses, but on the other were the farm cottages that were built around the ...Read more
A memory of Welwyn Garden City by
Laleham Abbey
My sister Kathleen Taylor (former name) was cook in the kitchen for the retired old ladies. I was always staying with her during school holidays. Her husband then (now deceased) was Barry Taylor and they had two children, Sarah born ...Read more
A memory of Laleham in 1970 by
Boyhood Memories From 1952
It was around this time that the tram lines were taken up from Sunderland Road in Gateshead. The men stored the old lines in Somerset Street and Devonshire Street. As boys we would dig up the tar from around the streets ...Read more
A memory of Gateshead in 1952 by
Lightning Strikes
This is August 1953, I was 10. We were playing cricket on the clay field with some older lads, the stumps were iron and came from Spencers steel works which was nearby and stuff like this was easily got. Anyway I remember it was ...Read more
A memory of Newburn in 1953 by
Hyde End House
I was at school (Lindfield) in this fine old Georgian building from 1947-1951 and spent many happy hours playing in the extensive grounds and old outbuildings and stables. One year our dormitory was above the stable block where the ...Read more
A memory of Brimpton in 1947 by
Collecting Soft Fruit In The Retreat House Garden
As a child I remember collecting loganberries, raspberries, strawberries and gooseberries in the garden at the back of the house. My mother used to make them into jam which would last ...Read more
A memory of West Lulworth in 1940 by
Captions
4,899 captions found. Showing results 745 to 768.
The ornate fountain and clock tower forms the centrepiece of the Market Place, but it looks as though Willenhall will soon have another attraction, the Zorba Grill—no doubt inspired by the film starring
The Castle Grounds are dominated by the Norman castle keep. The castle was besieged in 1088, when Bishop Odo fortified it against his nephew, William Rufus.
The huge 24-branch brass chandelier was donated by the earl of Godolphin during rebuilding.
The scene is dominated by the breathtaking Perpendicular splendour of King's College Chapel.
In 1846 the Shropshire Union Canal Co was formed by the amalgamation of several companies.
Judging by the high fashions on display aboard, cruising the river was a popular event, even in those days.
This charming study of two young onion sellers was taken by the Frith photographer during the long and prosperous 'Edwardian afternoon'.
This charming study of two young onion sellers was taken by the Frith photographer during the long and prosperous 'Edwardian afternoon'.
In 1797 a committee of seven was appointed by the trustees to negotiate with the proprietors of the newly formed Grand Junction Canal Company who required land for the extension of their canal.
The road through the Gap of Dunloe is probably the best-known attraction of Killarney, and starts from the old alehouse, once kept by the infamous Kate Kearney and now named after her.
We are looking east along Queen's Promenade: fashion parades in the sun by the sea.
Mary I married Prince Philip of Spain in Winchester Cathedral on 25 July 1554 and this chair, upholstered in blue velvet, was used by the Queen during the ceremony.
By the time this picture was taken, Salter Brothers steamboats were well established on the river Thames, operating from their base at Folly Bridge.
There is no better way to start our visit to Gloucester than by the river, which leads into and by-passes the city quite dramatically.
Built in 1899 for the General Steam Navigation Co, the paddler was purchased by the Furness Railway in 1907 and entered service on the Barrow- Fleetwood run in April 1908.
The valley is shared by the river (on the right), the railway (centre) and the A6 trunk road.
Boats moored by the Rowing and Canoeing Club are visible on the right.
This view shows Eype in the days before it was invaded by caravans and too many vehicles, though, as can be seen by the parked cars, some people had already discovered the delights of the beach at Eype
The picture shows children playing outside rows of timber-framed cottages, and adults intrigued by the prospect of being photographed.
The new Town Hall in Station Road was opened in 1855; the Local Government Board was replaced by the Town Council in 1894, with the same members serving.
Judging by the sign above the door, many tourists were already coming to Weobley in the 1960s. The sign reads '16th century Tudor Tea Room. Afternoon Teas. Home Made Cakes. Pottery. Gifts'.
This scene has hardly changed in the three centuries since the house was built by the Wright family.
Crantock is fortunate to be separated from the brash resort of Newquay by the estuary of the River Gannel, and because of this it has managed to retain its tranquil, country atmosphere.
The fame of Buxton as a Medieval spa grew and in Tudor times was greatly enhanced by the visits of Mary Queen of Scots who came to take the waters for her various illnesses, including rheumatism
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