Maps

181,031 maps found.

1891, Prescot Ref. HOSM57095
1902, Globe, The Ref. HOSM64639
1892, Preston Ref. HOSM35076
1892, Barton Ref. HOSM37156
1910, Bleasdale Ref. HOSM38092
1910, Bowgreave Ref. HOSM38482
1910, Churchtown Ref. HOSM41045
1892, Cottam Ref. HOSM41983
1892, Goosnargh Ref. HOSM46568
1892, Haighton Green Ref. HOSM47351
1892, Kirkham Ref. HOSM50358
1892, Longridge Ref. HOSM52387
1892, Ribchester Ref. HOSM57871
1892, Lea Town Ref. HOSM58433
1910, Scorton Ref. HOSM70009
1892, Woodplumpton Ref. HOSM65075
1897, Askett Ref. HOSM36406
1897, Bledlow Ref. HOSM38100
1897, Speen Ref. HOSM59870
1896, Bignor Ref. HOSM37784

Books

442 books found. Showing results 12,601 to 12,624.

Memories

29,038 memories found. Showing results 5,251 to 5,260.

Oak Bank School, Seal.

My stepfather, Mr John Few, was at Oak Bank between 1942 and 1947. He was a teenager whose father was the head gardener billeted at the lodge alongside the golf course. John and his older brother Eric worked at the school. John's jobs ...Read more

A memory of Seal by g.boylan

Scarisbrick Hall In 2018 And Its History.

Hi. Scarisbrick Hall is now an independent school, and I couldn't be more proud to be a student there! From what I know of its history, it was done up as the beautiful, gothic building we know and love today ...Read more

A memory of Scarisbrick

Early Days

Born in 1939, lived in Lansdowne Grove, House destroyed by German bomb I was buried in rubble. Moved away to Blackpool returned to Heron Road Willesden 1947. Made very few friends, Names remembered are Owen family, Syd West Jack Murgatroyd, ...Read more

A memory of Willesden by jmjmwillis

Pupil Around Late 1950s

We moved to Littleheath Road circa 1957, I was a pupil until we moved in 1960. I remember: Colin Smith, Mervyn Allinson (spelling?), Janice Russell, and her friend Judith Hardman, Peter Martin, and that is it as far as full ...Read more

A memory of Selsdon

Bread, Cakes, Cafe And Masons

Of course everybody know this building as Taylor's. However not everybody knows that there is another floor above the restaurant level. It can be clearly seen in the photo. This was the location of Cannock's Freemasons Temple for many years and may still be so for all I know.

A memory of Cannock

Byegone Days

I was interested to read your account of Quarles and Bosworth schools. The primary school set my opinion of education, we were constantly beaten for minor infringements, made to stand on a chair hands on head whilst a female teacher hit ...Read more

A memory of Harold Hill by david2547

What An Education!

It's pity that there are no images of Cannock's schools on this archive. Cannock actually had a number of schools long before many other towns. Primary education for all didn't come into effect until the Education Act of 1870 made it ...Read more

A memory of Cannock by brucehaycock

Waiting And Waiting. Where Was She?

There was a tremendous interest when this reservoir was officially opened by the Queen Mother. The local papers carried details of the scheduled times and events connected with this event. Not least of all, the Queen's ...Read more

A memory of Rugeley by brucehaycock

My School Bus.

In this photo is pictured a 645 Trolly bus the one I used to catch to Edgware Secondry Modern School at Spur Road I Lived in Manor Park Cresant the bottom of which is just in front of the Trolly bus on the right, I lived in Edgware from ...Read more

A memory of Edgware by dv.ambler

Moel Lys

I to have happy memories. It was a convalescent home when I was there in 1952/54. Lots of kids with Asthma. Ran by Matron and Sir I think the last name was Elvidge but not sure. They had three children, Monica who was at boarding school, ...Read more

A memory of Kirby Muxloe by madams000

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Captions

29,395 captions found. Showing results 12,601 to 12,624.

Caption For Hinderwell, The Church C1960

The picturesque church of Hinderwell is set amidst the churchyard, which contains many old and interesting sandstone gravestones.

Caption For Epsom, The Grandstand 1890

There were seats on the roof, and a magistrate's room below for dealing with the less reputable element.

Caption For Thorp Arch, Church 1893

This is All Saints' Church, situated on an elevated position looking over the village. It dates from medieval times.

Caption For Glen Maye, In The Glen 1895

Some of the water off the surrounding high ground runs through Glen Rushen and Glen Mooar before entering the sea by way of Glen Maye.

Caption For Upper Clatford, Fishing Cottage C1955

Partially visible, on the left of the photograph, in a meadow fed by the river, is the little church. Near the village are the remains of a sizeable Iron Age hill-fort.

Caption For Belsay, The Village C1955

The old village, which consisted of about eighteen houses, lay to the south-west of Belsay Castle - or rather it did until the early 19th century, when Sir Charles Monck had it demolished and moved to

Caption For Hadleigh, The Castle 1891

Looking across the fields towards the ruins of the castle it is apparent how little remains of the original building. There are excellent walks in the area.

Caption For Weymouth, Waterside Camp, Bowleaze Cove C1955

Holidaymakers in this newer age of recreation sought alternatives to accommodation in hotels and boarding houses.

Caption For Dublin, St Stephen's Green, The Cascade 1897

St Stephen's Green on the south of the city was one of the three ancient commons enclosed in 1663. It covers 22 acres and was laid out as a park in 1880 with a lake and other water features.

Caption For Poole, Parkstone Church 1904

The east end of St Peter's church is seen from Church Road. St Peter's dates from 1833.

Caption For Poole, Rockley Sands, Bay Hollow C1965

In the Sixties 100,000 visitors a year were holidaying at Rockley Sands Caravan Park; it covered some 600 acres of harbourside heathland and pine wood.

Caption For Belfast, Castle And Lough 1897

The castle is superbly situated a few miles to the north of the city, on Cave Hill overlooking Belfast Lough. It was built in 1870 by the Third Marquess of Donegal and was given to the city in 1934.

Caption For Leicester, Market Street 1949

The Edwardian and Victorian buildings in this part of the City are efficient without being distinctive.

Caption For Buckingham, The Old Gaol C1950

Built by Lord Cobham of Stowe in 1748 to help regain the assizes for Buckingham, and extended in 1839, the castellated Gothic building has been superbly restored as a fascinating museum

Caption For Hungerford, Kennet And Avon Canal C1955

This view of the Kennet and Avon Canal, taken from the Town Bridge, shows the site of Hungerford Wharf.

Caption For Oxford, High Street 1922

The graceful 14th-century spire of St Mary the Virgin Church, rising to nearly two hundred feet, dominates this photograph of the High Street. The tower is 13th-century.

Caption For Shrivenham, The Memorial Hall C1960

The village lies in the far west of the county, close to the Wiltshire border.

Caption For Sandringham, House 1896

Most of the family get together, and they can enjoy themselves in complete privacy in this their favourite retreat. This picture shows the east front of the house.

Caption For Barking Tye, Brown's Farm 1934

The thatched Brown's farm, on Willisham Road, was one of several in the area owned by Jack Gibbons.

Caption For Goole, The Docks C1955

As an inland port, situated at the centre of the UK, it is an ideal import/export point for Europe and the rest of the world.

Caption For Pewsey, General View 1929

Pewsey is a small town in the middle of the Vale that bears its name, noted for its white horse cut into the downland at Milk Hill.

Caption For Weymouth, The Esplanade 1899

Weymouth, unlike many south coast resorts, faces east; it is therefore possible to sit on hot sunny days without the glare of the afternoon sun in the face.This accounted for the popularity of the

Caption For Brighton, Devil's Dyke 1902

To the left of the flagpole can be seen a pier of the Dyke cable car, which stretched across the valley. This vertigo- inducing ride lasted from 1894 to 1907.

Caption For Newquay, The Harbour 1894

Newquay was developed in the 1830s for the export of china clay, copper and tin and the import of coal, fertiliser, timber and general cargo for the surrounding area.