Maps

142 maps found.

1897, Oakley Ref. RNE795545
1947, Rosehill Ref. NPO820098
1947, Sutton Ref. NPO843116
1897, Sutton Ref. RNE843116
1946, Knighton Ref. NPO749707
1879 - 1899, Knighton Ref. HOSM50473
1879 - 1880, Longford Ref. HOSM52268
1880, Rosehill Ref. HOSM58029
1921, Knighton Ref. POP749707
1921, Longford Ref. POP766899
1902, Lightwood Ref. RNC755822
1879 - 1880, Sutton Ref. HOSM41499
1879 - 1880, Sutton Ref. HOSM60963
1921, Blore Ref. POP644379
1946, Blore Ref. NPO644379
1902, Knighton Ref. RNC749707
1921, Sutton Ref. POP843116
1902, Rosehill Ref. RNC820098
1902, Blore Ref. RNC644379
1946, Soudley Ref. NPO834164

Books

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Memories

1,393 memories found. Showing results 51 to 60.

War Time

During the WW2 war my dad was posted at R A F Finningley and we his family lived in the village at a small holding across the road from the school. I can still see in my mind Wilf the owner who lived there too with his wife. Also the geese ...Read more

A memory of Finningley in 1945 by Andrew Darling

Different Times

Chris Searle....many happy memories growing up in Houghton ..Ithink it was late 60s when we came here via kent /London...My first school here was Hillborough junior [GREAT PLACE] even with its outdoor pool bbbrrrrr...Would love to ...Read more

A memory of Houghton Regis by Chris Searle

Market Place Shops In The 1960’s

What was the name of the Grocers shop next to Blamey’s the Florist in the Market Place? I think it was something like Bentley’s, and was run by a lady called Doreen.

A memory of Harrogate

Croydon

My first time visiting this site and a message from "Simon" prompted me to add a message. I too remember with fond memories the old Parish Church Infants School. I remember my first day to Facing the church was a pathway on the left leading to ...Read more

A memory of Croydon by Carol Day

Dartford Markets

My mum Dorothy Fewtrell and myself Margaret use to go to the market in the mid 50s - we would come home with baby rabbits and young chickens - it was a fun time. I think I was about 13. I used to go dancing above a shop in Dartford - ...Read more

A memory of Dartford by Margaret Jopson Nee Fewtrell

Growth Of Wokingham

When my parents moved to Wokingham in 1950 I understand that it had a popululation of 5,000 and my memories are of a sleepy market town. I gather the population is now about 60,000 and it certainly shows when I return - it seems ...Read more

A memory of Wokingham in 1950 by John Buck

Harold

I grew up in Abergele and I remember a man called Harold. He was a sort of 'tramp' I use this word rather in caution because he lived in a small shack by Slaters on what is now the Tesco car park. He helped out at the cattle market which was ...Read more

A memory of Abergele in 1971 by John England

My Home

I lived in Rose Cottage from mid 1965 to July 1966 when we were posted to Germany. At the time it was divided into two cottages. Myself, my husband and my 6mths old son lived in no2 which was the cottage on the left side looking front on. ...Read more

A memory of Over Wallop in 1965 by Mary Rowlands

Boots The Chemist

I own part of the building which is the second one on the left of the photo. Many years ago there was another building on the end, on the corner of Market St and Well Lane. Our building is now the Fat Frog Cafe and lots of ...Read more

A memory of Liskeard by Lynda Gale

Manor Court House

The building behind the Market Cross with the arched windows is the Manor Court House, a grade II listed building. It is owned by the Epworth Mechanics' Institute Library, which still operates from the upper floor. The Library was ...Read more

A memory of Epworth by Peter Frost

Captions

2,318 captions found. Showing results 121 to 144.

Caption For Market Deeping, Market Place 1900

As its name implies, Market Deeping is a market town with a large, triangular market place, lined with pubs such as The Bull for the farmers and coaching inns for travellers, including The Deeping Stage

Caption For Pocklington, Market Place C1955

Every town, village and hamlet had its market place; Pocklington market is still held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Caption For Keighley, Market Street 1960

From 1833 to 1971 this old market near the Parish Church served the town well with fresh produce from across Yorkshire.

Caption For Whitchurch, Market Hill C1955

The lord of the manor, Hugh de Vere, Earl of Oxford, was granted a market charter in 1245.

Caption For Botley, The Market Hall C1955

This is another picture of Botley Square, with a good view of the Market Hall. It was built in 1848, and some fifty years later the clock turret and the Tuscan columns were added.

Caption For Accrington, The Market C1965

The new outside market was opened in October 1962. Its concrete 'umbrella' roof based on cylindrical sections allowed for fewer columns and greater flexibility of arrangement.

Caption For Stroud, Town Hall 1925

The Town Hall, or the Market House as it was formerly known, is first recorded in 1594.

Caption For Wragby, Market Place C1965

East of Lincoln, Wragby is a market town on the Horncastle and Skegness road which is very busy at weekends and in summer.

Caption For Northampton, Market Square C1950

A market place since at least 1235, the west side shown here survives much better than the north side.

Caption For Aylesbury, Market Square C1965

Ten years after photograph No A84005, the Market Square is even more choked by cars.

Caption For Runcorn, Market Hall C1965

When this market hall was built a number of houses, shops and even a church were demolished to make way for it.

Caption For Elham, The Square C1960

The Square or old Market Place of Elham adjoins the church yard on the north side, and a weekly market was held here until the 18th century.

Caption For North Walsham, Market Street C1955

The fine, large town church is situated up an alley at the east end of Market Street and behind the market-place. Only remnants of its medieval tower survive.

Caption For Cirencester, Market Place 1898

It has always been an important market town for the surrounding predominantly agricultural area; this view shows the Market Place.

Caption For Chichester, The Market Cross 1890

With a plan based on its Roman predecessor, Noviomagus, this fine walled city is divided into quarters by North, South, East and West Streets, which all meet at the splendid Market Cross in the centre

Caption For Guisborough, Market Cross C1955

Further up into the Market Place from G66002, we see the town's library at number 14 Market Place (left) before its move to new premises behind Westgate in the early 1960s.

Caption For Haverfordwest, Market Street 1898

Taken from the junction of Market Street and Upper Market Street looking down towards the High Street. The arched building on the left is presently a building site.

Caption For Masham, St Mary's Church 1927

Masham received its market charter in 1250 and became known for its sheep fairs; you can see the pens in the background.

Caption For Amersham, Market Hall And High Street 1957

Now at ground level, Frith's 1950's photographer looks along the Market Place past the left turn into Whielden Street towards the Market Hall, with the Crown Hotel on the left with its deep porch, now

Caption For Ambleside, From The Gale 1886

A large signboard announces the Queen's Hotel, which is dominant in the Market Square (centre), whilst Hird and Sons, jewellers, occupy part of the ground floor of the same building.

Caption For Dunster, The Nunnery 1903

Dunster is one of the most picturesque of Somerset's small towns; its long Market Place rises from the Yarn Market, or market cross, an octagonal structure of 1589, to the castle gatehouse with the castle

Caption For Loughborough, The Market Place C1955

Barclays Bank's Dutch gable in Market Place gave way to concrete.

Caption For Barnard Castle, Market Place 1892

We are looking towards the Butter Market and Barnard Castle's octagonal two-tiered Market Cross, which dates from 1747.

Caption For Chippenham, St Andrew's Church C1950

St Andrews church, Chippenham, viewed from the market place.