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Memories

381 memories found. Showing results 71 to 80.

Escape To The Country

I travelled to Chipping Norton to start a new life.  When I stepped off the coach on the high street and looked across the road I saw a very grand looking building and a sign saying The White Hart Hotel.  My next thought ...Read more

A memory of Chipping Norton in 1880 by Jane Mac Callum

The White Hart Inn

My Gt.Gt.Grandparents ran this Inn in Bradwell during the 1870's. Their names were John & Ann Archer. They originally came from West Yorkshire in a place called Kirkburton. John & Ann had a great many children who married ...Read more

A memory of Bradwell in 1870 by Linda Archer

Rowland Hill Ave

Tottenham. I was born in Tottenham 1948. I remember the White Hart Inn, Devonshire Hill Lane, and the dance hall at the back. Also the park round the back of the White Hart, where I spent so much time with all the kids from my ...Read more

A memory of Tottenham in 1960

St Bart's Bomber

I was christened in this church in 1952. We lived in Crystal Palace Park Road, and I was a Cub Scout there as well, 4th Sydenham. I remember one year we entered a 'Soap Box' go-cart in the soap box derby that was held in Brighton ...Read more

A memory of Sydenham in 1958 by Wayne Ruffle

Armley

I was born in my Grandma's house in Armley in 1947. Went to St Barts School until changing at 13 to Silver Royde Secondary Modern. Married in 1967, Tom & I had 2 sons and we emigrated to Brisbane, Australia in 1972. We have ...Read more

A memory of Lower Town by Kathleen Farley

Tottenham Earlsmead School

I lived in Colsterworth Road,Tottenham between 1948-58 and went to Earlsmead School. So many memories; Palace, Bruce Grove and Florida cinemas where we saw Snow White, sat in the circle and it really scared me! The lovely ...Read more

A memory of Edmonton in 1956 by Robert Comolli

Back A Bit To Silver End

I suppose I'm cheating but I can go back a good way further than the 1900s because my memories are mainly my mother's and she was born in 1904 and lived in South Street. She used to share her memories with me like ...Read more

A memory of Brierley Hill in 1900 by Constance Smith

My First Recollections

I was born Reading in 1945 and went home to The Red House in Sonning which adjoined the White Hart. My earliest recollection is when I was at the hotel at the age of 5, while visiting my grandmother who was the owner of the ...Read more

A memory of Sonning in 1945 by Brian Robinson

West Wickham In 1940's

There was a lot more green fields in the1940's. White gate farm was where the swimming baths are now. there was Smith farm opposite the White Hart which had a pond outside and the cows were driven from a field which is now ...Read more

A memory of West Wickham by nigelterrell

Memories Remembered

Memories Remembered After reading Brian Keighley’s story of his memories in Lifton, my memories came flooding back and has prompted me to recall a few of my own. I was born in Lifton 18 months after my sister Jean in 1927 at Rock ...Read more

A memory of Lifton by geoffbailey29

Captions

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Caption For Henfield, Golden Square C1955

There are two old coaching inns in the High Street: the 14th-century George and the White Hart. In the picture an old-style touring caravan hitched up to its towing car waits at the roadside.

Caption For Great Staughton, The Highway C1955

Further back, on the left is the butcher`s shop of G M Gilbert, and then the White Hart public house.

Caption For Great Staughton, The Sundial C1955

Further back, on the left is the butcher`s shop of G M Gilbert, and then the White Hart public house.

Caption For Witley, View From The Church C1955

Across the main road is the White Hart pub, 15th-century with a 16th- century main chimney. Out of sight to the left is a good Victorian timber-framed range.

Caption For South Harting, Church Of St Mary And St Gabriel 1906

We are in the main part of the Hartings, nestling in the northern slopes of the Downs, on the pilgrims' route to Chichester.

Caption For Newark, Ye Olde White Hart C1955

In the south-east corner of the Market Square is its only surviving timber-framed building, Ye Olde White Hart, a superb and rich example of late 15th-century building.

Caption For Newark, Castle C1955

In the south-east corner of the Market Square is its only surviving timber-framed building, Ye Olde White Hart, a superb and rich example of late 15th-century building.

Caption For Tetbury, Long Street Corner C1955

On the opposite side of the road is The Snooty Fox, once called The White Hart, which in the mid 19th century was enlarged to include assembly rooms, where fashionable balls were held.

Caption For Caldecott, High Street C1955

The White Hart pub (centre right) sits at right angles to the street, but the inevitable 20th-century interloper of considerably lesser architectural merit can be seen in the distance.

Caption For Baldock, White Horse Street C1960

In October 1903, William and Ernest Hart, driving their 24hp Darracq, rested at the Rose & Crown, and reported, 'Had three punctures in 50 miles ... cracked differential case, noisy gears and all sorts

Caption For Thorne, Market Place C1955

The White Hart, left, was an old coaching inn, restored in 1737, and the bank on the right used to be Lester's barber's shop.

Caption For Orford, Village 1909

This view of the deserted village square shows the castle in the distance and Ye Old White Hart Inn, the white-walled building on the right.

Caption For Caldecott, High Street C1955

The White Hart pub (centre right) sits at right angles to the street, but the inevitable 20th-century interloper of considerably lesser architectural merit can be seen in the distance.

Caption For Walsingham, Sheep Going To Market 1929

This old shepherd, plodding on to Walsingham market, has been enjoying a glass of ale in the 'White Hart'. His sheep have just been sheared, and are watched over by his dog in the foreground.

Caption For Godalming, High Street 1924

The White Hart Inn has had some badly needed redecoration, and now advertises 'Accommodation for cyclists' as well as garage facilities.

Caption For Godalming, High Street 1895

Next door is the overhanging 16th-century frontage of the White Hart Inn, with its impressive arch leading into the stable yard. The hotel was closed and converted into shops in the early 1930s.

Caption For Saffron Walden, Hart's Yard 1919

The passage was also the way to Hart's printing works, which was in the shed at the end in its early days.

Caption For Berkhamsted, High Street C1955

Just beyond that is the White Hart Commercial Hotel.

Caption For Houghton Conquest, Houghton House 1897

An 18th-century gateway with screen is located at 28 Church Street in Ampthill, and panelling is alleged to be installed in the White Hart hotel. The ruin is now scheduled as an ancient monument.

Caption For Uttoxeter, High Street C1955

Thomas Hart established the first bank in Uttoxeter in the 18th century at the Bank House; the original safe can still be seen in situ today.

Caption For Henley On Thames, New Street C1955

The inns here are respectable and comfortable; the principal commercial house is the White Hart'.

Caption For Chelmsford, High Street 1895

Across the road - and stretching down to the bridge - were two inns fused together, the Lion and the Hart; and on the far corner of Springfield Road - where Next now is - was the Crown.

Caption For Haverfordwest, St Mary's Church C1955

Built in the 18th century on the site of the former White Hart Inn, these rooms were the scene of much jollity, particularly during Hunt Week when balls would be held nightly.

Caption For Chelmsford, The Cathedral, The Interior 1919

Both Back Lane and the High Street were well supplied with inns: the Blue Bell, the White Hart, the Talbot, the Three Arrows, the Dolphin, the Rose.