Photos

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Maps

181,031 maps found.

1915 - 1916, Wattsville Ref. HOSM63556
1885 - 1900, Whitson Ref. HOSM64473
1880 - 1900, Puleston Ref. HOSM40742
1880 - 1900, Outwoods Ref. HOSM41513
1880 - 1900, Edgmond Ref. HOSM44711
1880 - 1900, Forton Ref. HOSM45781
1881 - 1901, Lilleshall Ref. HOSM51309
1880 - 1900, Puleston Ref. HOSM57210
1880 - 1906, Chapel Ref. HOSM40536
1880 - 1906, Trencreek Ref. HOSM62389
1880 - 1906, Trevarrian Ref. HOSM62442
1880 - 1906, Trevelgue Ref. HOSM62451
1906, Trevemper Ref. HOSM62456
1886 - 1904, Coffinswell Ref. HOSM41437
1884 - 1887, Doccombe Ref. HOSM43284
1887 - 1904, Kingsteignton Ref. HOSM50272
1886 - 1887, East Ogwell Ref. HOSM55583
1887 - 1904, Olchard Ref. HOSM55588
1887 - 1904, Sandygate Ref. HOSM58523
1887, South Knighton Ref. HOSM59787

Books

442 books found. Showing results 17,905 to 17,928.

Memories

29,040 memories found. Showing results 7,461 to 7,470.

Nellie Pollard

My Nan, 'Nellie Pollard', lived in Guest Villas at the bottom of the hill from Langold, going towards Worksop. I had some great holidays in Langold, I'm sure it was a great place for kids to live during 1970s. If anyone remembers my nan, please drop me a line.

A memory of Langold in 1970 by Phil Pollard

The Carlton Grocery Etc Chester Road Little Sutton

My family had 'The Carlton' shop during my childhood and teenage years. My mum and dad (82 and 87) still live in Sutton, and I get back to visit often (I live in Spain). I have many fond ...Read more

A memory of Little Sutton in 1967 by Carol Harkness

Woodgate

I too was brought up in Rothley. I lived at 72, Woodgate. At the time it was the local telephone exchange, operated manually, my mother being the night operator. I remember George Hunt well, along with the Elkingtons, I used to get my ...Read more

A memory of Rothley in 1951 by Sue Marriott

The Cozy

Hello, we lived in Railway Terrace, moved to Scotland in 1963. We spent many a Saturday morning in the Cozy Picture House, then across the road to the chippy for some potato fitters (lovely with lots of vinegar). James Sims, Elaine Brain, Marlene Griftfths. Gran lived in Albert Street.

A memory of Caerau in 1962 by Irene Todd

Roadside Cottage Ainstable

To the lady who lived in the white cottage on the roadside central to the picture of the village of Ainstable: My grandfather lived in that cottage with his grandmother, Ann Dixon, his mother, Mary Dixon and his aunt, ...Read more

A memory of Ainstable in 1890 by Joyce Tiffin

Usa Forces Hospital Ww2

I can remember going for walks on the pathway between the Flixton(?) Golf Course and this hospital and seeing the local gals 'visiting' the 'Yanks', as we kids called them, through the fence. If we knew the girl in question it ...Read more

A memory of Flixton in 1944

Keppel Road

I grew up in Kepple Road at no 22, opposite the little flats between 1962/83. I went to Altmore/Napier-Nelson/EHGS/Langdon schools. I recall the High Street and I worked on the seafood stall outside the Cock for Pete. I remember the ...Read more

A memory of East Ham by Russell Oliver

Old House Next To The Waveney

There used to be an old house next to the River Waveney, which was demolished sometime in the 1970s to make way for a housing estate. I used to play in the gardens, and remember an old pond outside surrounded with tiles. ...Read more

A memory of Scole in 1974 by Daisy Windsor

Searching For Relatives Of Mr Leonard Underwood 1967

My father, Leonard Benjamin Underwood, worked at the Toby Jug in the mid 1960s, and unfortunately passed away there in August 1967. He was married, but I only know the initials of his wife's first ...Read more

A memory of Tolworth by Peter Baker

1950 Susan Simons

I was born in Ashtead in 1945, we lived at Read Road in Lower Ashtead. I have a vivid memory of the shops at the top of Read Road. From the newsagents, next was the off-licence, then Goldings grocery store, next was the chemist, ...Read more

A memory of Ashtead in 1950 by Susan Nash

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Captions

29,395 captions found. Showing results 17,905 to 17,928.

Caption For Castle Hedingham, The Village C1955

It is remarkably unspoiled and little changed from when this picture was taken.The Castle is one of Essex's two great medieval fortresses; it was built during King Stephen's reign by Aubrey de Vere

Caption For Dudley, The Market Place C1955

It was commissioned from James Forsyth by the Earl of Dudley, and was displayed at the Paris Exhibition in 1867 before being installed in its present position.

Caption For Wednesbury, The Parish Church C1965

Some believe that there was once a temple to the Anglo-Saxon god Woden on the hilltop site where St Bartholomew's now stands.

Caption For Norwich, The Cattle Market And Castle 1891

Here we see Norwich Castle rising above the bustle of the sheep market.

Caption For Lichfield, The Cathedral C1955

Work on Lichfield Cathedral began in the late 12th century, and took about 150 years to complete, though additional work was undertaken during the 15th century.

Caption For Ilfracombe, Capstone Hill And Parade 1911

At Crewkhorne one passes under the Runnycleaves by a dark tunnel that casts a shade of serious resolve upon the would-be bather, and on the hottest day inspires a shiver premonitory of the coming plunge

Caption For Lulworth, 1894

By the end of the 19th century, the cove was already attracting a great many visitors.

Caption For Haverfordwest, The Castle C1960

The Prison Govenors House, now the home of the excellent Town Museum, built in 1779 at the same time as the first prison, was biult within the castle precinct.

Caption For Glasgow, Kelvingrove Park 1897

Sir Joseph Paxton, designer of the Crystal Palace, laid out this park on the banks of the River Kelvin. It was opened in 1853.

Caption For Bradford, Lister Park Lake 1921

The park boasted three acres of ornamental water, landscaped into sinuous curves. In the distance rowers are rounding a wooded island.

Caption For Helston, Coinage Hall Street 1922

At the bottom of the street on the left, hidden in this view behind the Methodist Chapel, is the famous Blue Anchor Inn.

Caption For Dublin, St. Patricks Cathedral, Nave East 1897

The total length of the cathedral is about 300ft. It fell into disrepair during the 17th and 18th centuries and the piers of the nave arcade had to be rebuilt.

Caption For Bodmin, Fore Street 1890

Lads of all ages pose in groups for the camera in this traffic-free scene, with the turret clock at the lower end of the street.

Caption For Worcester, Laslett's Almshouses 1910

The almshouses stand at the junction of Friar Street and Union Street on a site previously occupied by the city gaol.

Caption For Worcester, Edgar Tower 1910

This fortified gateway, completed in 1369, guarded the entrance to the monastic precincts and was formerly known as St Mary's Gate or Priory Gate.

Caption For Hallow, The Post Office And Oakleigh Avenue C1955

But the Post Office still occupies this same house, even if it is much modernised and extended. Sadly, the little circle of grass has long since fallen victim to the demands of modern traffic.

Caption For Worcester, The Cross C1960

Already, The Cross is showing signs of congestion, but for the time being people still feel relaxed enough to linger in groups chatting - The Cross was traditionally a meeting place.

Caption For Preshute, St George's Church 1901

Pevsner describes the large font with its powerful mouldings as a truly amazing example of about the 13th century, made of black Tournai marble.

Caption For Dingwall, General View 1890

Dingwall stands on the Cromarty Firth. It was the home town of General Hector MacDonald (1853-1903), who enlisted in the 92nd Highlanders at the age of 17.

Caption For Castle Acre, The Old Gate 1891

Spanning the narrow street of this hill-top village, which rests high on the chalk uplands overlooking the River Nar, is this monumental arch, ancient gateway to the castle, which lies ruinous close by

Caption For Kings Lynn, The Custom House 1898

The Purfleet, with its low bridge, is an old tidal inlet of the Ouse. Here stands the exquisite Custom House of 1683, with its graceful classical-style facade.

Caption For Sonning, The Bridge And The Hotel 1904

Upstream from the lock at Sonning, the 18th-century bridge spans the river, and the recreational use of the water is plain to see.

Caption For Lyme Regis, The Cobb 1912

This fine study of the Granny's Teeth steps on the Cobb shows the setting of the incident in Jane Austen's novel 'Persuasion' where Louisa Musgrove falls off the wall.

Caption For Clapham, Ingleborough Cave 1921

Ingleborough Cave is one of the major show caverns of the Yorkshire Dales. We are in the iron-gated entrance passage, looking out from inside the cave.