Places

3 places found.

Those places high-lighted have photos. All locations may have maps, books and memories.

Photos

34 photos found. Showing results 141 to 34.

Books

16 books found. Showing results 169 to 16.

Memories

392 memories found. Showing results 71 to 80.

Ford Dealership

It's not really a memory I have of this picture, but my 1956 Ford Popular was supplied by the Ford Dealership, A & S White of 37 St. Mary Street, seen on the right in this picture.  Now apparently a Weatherspoons Pub.

A memory of Bridgwater in 2007 by Greg Pryce

The Hut Grounds

Seeing this photograph reminded me of the name by which we used to know this site, namely 'The Hut Grounds'. Nowadays it is mostly referred to as 'Bradda Glen Cafe', but in my childhood it was 'The Hut Grounds'! In the height of the ...Read more

A memory of Port Erin in 1962 by Anthony Archibald

Family Holidays

We had many happy family holidays at Polzeath. We always stayed in a bungalow above Tristram Cliff and could walk down across the fields to the beach. In the early days cars were not confined to the area at the top of the beach and ...Read more

A memory of Polzeath in 1960 by George Barbour

Wickham Bishops Born And Bred

In 1950 I was born on a cold winter's night to my mother Rosemary Jesse, at 'The Black Houses', Kelvedon Road, Wickham Bishops, built by architect, designer and socio-economic theorist Arthur Heygate Macmurdo. I ...Read more

A memory of Wickham Bishops by Marilyn Jesse

Best Guinness In Town!

The little white building in the middle is the Lamb & Flag. I spent many a happy lunchtime & evening there in the '80's. It was a Marstons pub, run then by Don & Sheila Jones, an Irish couple who I think had been ...Read more

A memory of Worcester by bru.enzer

.All My Yesterdays.

The footpath running down the side of The Bull took you to Herd Lane School and beyond. On the left of the footpath is a disused quarry, which was a popular fishing venue called Woodies Pond. Audawn Coaches were based at the entrance to Woodies. ...Read more

A memory of Corringham by thestockies

Caerphilly

I used to live in Bartlett Street next to the bus station. My first job in Caerphilly was as a delivery driver for Harris & Ash DIY merchants, they were situated in a double fronted shop opposite the castle, although I came across a ...Read more

A memory of Caerphilly in 1966 by Mike Ashcroft

Dancing At The Pavilion

My name is Brian Johnson and I was born in Bear Cross, Kinson, Bournmouth in 1934. Twenty years later I used to spend most Saturday evenings dancing at the Pavilion or The Town Hall. On a Sunday we used to go to the ...Read more

A memory of Bournemouth in 1954 by Valerie Johnson

Happy Days

I lived in Cobden Road behind the fire station and went to school first at Mayville Road and my first teacher's name was Mrs Frith? Then I was transfered to Davies Lane because I lived on the wrong side of the high street. Finally ...Read more

A memory of Leytonstone by Keith Matthews

Growing Up In Fordingbridge

I grew up in Fordingbridge between 1949 when I was born and 1967 when I left for University. I have so many memories that I couldn't possibly put them all down here, so I am just selecting a few good or striking ...Read more

A memory of Fordingbridge in 1960

Captions

1,163 captions found. Showing results 169 to 192.

Caption For St Austell, The Cornish Riviera Club C1955

This complex was built in the 1930s, and became a popular venue for concerts and dancing; there were facilities for sports, such as the tennis court on the right.

Caption For St Ives, Wharf Road C1960

Billboards for the popular Cornish Belle cruises reflect a changed world for St Ives seagoers.

Caption For Galleywood, The Parade C1965

High prams with large wheels were popular at this time.

Caption For Potter Heigham, The Bridge Hotel C1955

This hotel serves the tourists who come to this popular boating centre.

Caption For London, Boardman 1877

Employing the services of a boardman was a popular means of advertising for the Victorian shopman.

Caption For Exminster, Turf Lock 1906

This popular public house can be reached only by boat, bicycle or on foot - cars are not allowed on the narrow track across Exminster marshes.

Caption For Bovington, A.F.V. Garage C1955

Bovington is the home of the popular tank museum, where a great many tanks and armoured military vehicles can be seen.

Caption For West Horndon, Thorndon Avenue C1965

The Oxfam poster both pre-empts the later popularity of charity-shopping, and also displays an effective line in ironic copywriting. Fading into the distance is the high ground of Thorndon Park.

Caption For Aveley, Ship Hotel C1960

The imposing Ship Hotel appears to have been a popular meeting place. It has links with the past, and a blocked tunnel is said to have led to St Michael's church that stands nearby.

Caption For Hythe, The Promenade C1950

The broad expanse of the Promenade stretching east to Sandgate is still as popular with visitors today as it was with the Victorian and Edwardian holidaymakers who visited this Cinque Port, and whose continued

Caption For Ringwood, The Market Square C1950

The growth of popular motoring was to lead to the destruction of Ringwood's old corn mill, and even its vicarage, to facilitate the movement of traffic.

Caption For Hemsby, The Beach C1965

In the 1960s Hemsby found its feet as a popular haven for holidaymakers.

Caption For Penally, Giltar Point And Sands C1955

Popular with walkers, it has always been noted for its exceptional views and for the abundance of wild flowers.

Caption For Carisbrooke, High Street C1955

Carisbrooke's dramatic castle, rich in history, made the town a popular tourist attraction with early visitors, includ- ing the poet Tennyson, who may have incorporated aspects of the castle into his

Caption For Bournemouth, Undercliffe Drive 1913

Familiar to generations of holidaymakers, its wide pavement serves as one of the resort's most popular promenade walks.

Caption For Spiddal, The Beach C1965

The beach at Spiddal has always been popular with Galway folk and other tourists. In this scene, the beach is quiet, with bathers enjoying a summer swim. The village is in the distance.

Caption For Great Yarmouth, The Beach 1904

Ever since the arrival of the railway, Great Yarmouth has been a popular seaside resort, and whilst not the quiet getaway some might prefer, it was always a great pull for working class families from London

Caption For Crichel House, Park Entrance 1904

The Prince Regent lived at Crichel from time to time, and moved his daughter, the popular Princess Charlotte, here in 1814. Charlotte died at the age of 21.

Caption For Yateley, The Common 1924

The Common was typical of the scenery around this area, and it was one of the reasons for its popularity.

Caption For Wannock, Gardens, The Model Village C1960

The model village was a popular tripper attraction. We see it just before the site was developed for full-size housing.

Caption For Norwich, Brundall Gardens 1922

In the 1920s, these riverside gardens became extremely popular with Norwich citizens and trippers from further afield.

Caption For Portscatho, The Harbour 1895

In the late Victorian era it became increasingly popular with visitors, and a row of boarding houses was flung up along its sea front. It offers fine sea views round Gerrans Bay to Nare Head.

Caption For Ilkley, Boathouse And Landing Stage 1921

Hiring a boat from Wray's Pleasure Gardens was always popular with visitors and locals. The new bridge (1904) can be seen in the distance; it opened up the Middleton side of the river.

Caption For Paddock Wood, Hop Picking C1950

Today, its past is commemorated by the Whitbread Hop Farm, the largest hop and oast complex ever built, and now a popular museum.