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Daresbury Firs And Other Memories

Brought up in the Square I have happy memories of playing in Daresbury Firs. The blue bells were always marvellous in the spring! I used to help my stepdad (Roy Forster) collect leaf mould for his vegetable ...Read more

A memory of Daresbury Firs by Sue Lomas

Stubbers Youth Camp Site In The 1960s

Stubbers outdoor youth camp is a far different entity than it was "when I was a gal". My good freind Monica Knapp and I borrowed Andrew Bloor's small, 2 man, canvas tent, caught the 370 bus ...Read more

A memory of Stubbers (Outdoor Pursuits Centre) by Marion Pettet

Farming Pub And Family

Because of the rural nature of Llanfihangel GM memories stretch across the village hub - the Crown pub on the bend by the bridge through to the small cemetary near Ty Ucha farm - through to Cerrigydruddion and ...Read more

A memory of Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr by Shirley Jones

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 Frank Martin

Folkestone Sandgate Road

On the extreme right, you can just make out the showrooms of the Folkestone Motor Co., main Austin dealers. This became Henlys, and I worked there for a few years from around 1968 to 1977. Across the road was a nice ...Read more

A memory of Folkestone by Sue Tym

History Of Netherthong

I am currently researching and writing a history of Netherthong and I have well over 200 photos and other ephemera. I have started numerous chapters relating to such subjects as schools, parish council, churches, sport, ...Read more

A memory of Netherthong in 2010 by Michael Meitiner

Medway Drive Perivale

I was born on 24 September 1937 when my parents were living at No 54 Medway Drive, Perivale, Greenford. I thought I was born in a maternity hospital ( possibly Perivale Maternity Hospital, but no records now exist for this ...Read more

A memory of Perivale in 1940 by Alan Grose

Matchams House 1960's

With a large family of Uncles and Antys we were very fortunate to have our Grandparents live in Matchams House. Wednesdays always being a special day as it was market day in Ringwood with one bus in the morning and one ...Read more

A memory of Ringwood by Ray Mitchener

Newcastle University

I attended the University from 1970 - 1973 studying Surveying and Mathematics with Messrs Carmody and Newton. I lived in Havelock Hall for two years, and was involved with the JRC committee that ran the social side of ...Read more

A memory of Newcastle upon Tyne in 1970 by Edward Williams

Newtonheath Loco Football Ccub

I remember sneaking into the match by going past the lodging house on Warden Lane and going by the railwayside and through a hole in the fence that the railway men had made so that they could watch ...Read more

A memory of Newton in 1950 by Jack Rigby

Captions

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Caption For Southend On Sea, Westcliff C1960

Overlooking the Cliff Gardens, many of its rooms had excellent sea views.

Caption For Shanklin, The Entrance To The Chine 1913

By Victorian times it had been transformed into a tea garden of some renown, on the itinerary of all visitors to the Isle of Wight.

Caption For Bournemouth, St Peters Church C1955

Since its early days the resort has striven to be the 'Garden City by the Sea', and its lovely flower displays are a famous attraction for visitors.

Caption For Crantock, Village 1918

The gardens of the old thatched cottages are bright with tamarisk.

Caption For Edinburgh, Castle From Princes Street Gardens 1897

The gardens and the railway occupy what was the Nor' Loch, an expanse of water that formed part of the old city's defences.

Caption For Southend On Sea, Chalkwell Park C1960

It became noted for its rose gardens and as the popular centre for the annual Carnival funfair.

Caption For Bournemouth, The Square 1904

Since its early days as a resort, Bournemouth has striven to be the 'garden city by the sea', and its lovely flower displays are a famous attraction for visitors.

Caption For Holt Fleet, Hotel 1906

The tea gardens and inns which line the banks of the Severn are a favourite place to pause for locals and visitor alike.

Caption For Pershore, The Abbey C1960

An old fishpond of the monks may still be seen, but gardens and greenery now cover the foundations of the nave and cloisters.

Caption For Chesterfield, Church 1914

The iron railings probably went for wartime salvage, and a part of the gardens disappeared to make way for car parking.

Caption For Scarborough, North Bay 1897

This picture gives an indication of the number of people who enjoyed Clarence Gardens.

Caption For Helston, Cross Street 1914

On the right are the gardens of Lismore, home of the Grylls family.

Caption For Aldershot, Bathing Pool 1931

As well as public parks and memorial gardens, Aldershot is famous for its enormous open-air swimming pool, which covers an acre and can hold a million gallons of water.

Caption For Aldershot, Bathing Pool 1931

As well as public parks and memorial gardens, Aldershot is famous for its enormous open-air swimming pool, which covers an acre and can hold a million gallons of water.

Caption For Lytham, Lowther Gardens 1924

This fine view of the gardens shows some new buildings and the facilities available to visitors.

Caption For Wellow, High Street C1955

Towards the edge of the village are former Rural District Council houses, now with lusher gardens, and opposite is a former Nonconformist chapel dated 1898.

Caption For Bude, The Town 1929

With its shallow sandy bays, broad grassy downs, civic gardens, and terraces of unpretentious lodging houses, Bude is almost completely an Edwardian construction.

Caption For Eype, Jessamine Cottage 1897

The watering cans were no doubt ready to water the plants in the cottage garden.

Caption For Aberfan, Aberfan Road C1965

The site is now a memorial garden.

Caption For Bakewell, The Bridge And River C1955

The path extends south right to the recreation park, and to the north, by crossing the bridge to the right hand bank, into the area known as Scot's Garden at the foot of Castle Hill.

Caption For Southend On Sea, From The Cliffs 1895

Although there are well-defined paths, the cliff gardens have yet to be laid out in a formal way.The pier and Pavilion can be seen on the right with many boats close by.

Caption For Evesham, Bell Tower From The Avon 1892

At the centre of a broad vale, rich in market gardens and fruit orchards, and to which it gives its name, lies Evesham.

Caption For Warlingham, Ye Olde Whyte Lion 1903

Near the green (now a public garden) are some interesting old buildings including the White Lion Inn, parts of which may date back to the 17th century.

Caption For Westcott, Village 1925

Judging by the sign (extreme left), it was hoped that the tea garden would bring in the customers.