Places
3 places found.
Those places high-lighted have photos. All locations may have maps, books and memories.
Photos
68 photos found. Showing results 1,581 to 68.
Maps
12 maps found.
Books
15 books found. Showing results 1,897 to 15.
Memories
7,548 memories found. Showing results 791 to 800.
The Limes
My mother Ethel Mary Austin was born at "The Limes", which is next door to the church on 20 August 1919. Her parents were Charles & Lillian Austin. They moved to Australia. My mother died in 1979. I have been back ...Read more
A memory of King's Norton in 1910
Evacuated To Coedpoeth 1944
My older brother and two other boys were taken in by Mrs Jones in Roberts Terrace. I was seven and had my 8th birthday there. She was a wonderful lady and looked after the four of use. I remember going to find logs and ...Read more
A memory of Coedpoeth in 1944 by
The Orchid Ballroom Purley
Ah yes, I remember it well. It was magical to go there and dance the evening away. So many great bands in the 50's. The floor was great, the music super. I learned to dance at a place called Quinns dance school near ...Read more
A memory of Croydon in 1950 by
60 Years Ago
In 1950,1951 and 1952 I spent two months summer holidays/year at the Lodge. The house belonged then to Mrs Webster. Her daughter Annet had married Mr. (first name forgotten) Nickisson. Together they ran a riding school. I was ...Read more
A memory of South Warnborough in 1950 by
School Days
I remember moving from a one up one down back to back house in Hunslet at the age of approx 4 years to a brand new council house in Newhall Road, Belle Isle. I had a great time, my father borrowed a pony and trap, and we went back to ...Read more
A memory of Belle Isle by
My Christening
I was christend at the crooked spire church in 1955, my gran lived in Barrack Square at the time and my mum wasn't allowed to take me over the threshhold till I was christened as it was thought to be very bad luck at the time. The ...Read more
A memory of Chesterfield in 1955 by
Holiday Memories
I have very happy memories of a family holiday spent in the village of Auchencrow in 1956 or 1957. The village was tiny then, consisting of one main street with an Inn and a general shop. At least that's how I remember it. My ...Read more
A memory of Auchencrow in 1956 by
Evacuation At The Time Of The V1 And V2 Attacks On The South East And London
I am adding to my brother's memory written today about our evacuation to North Wales in 1944. A fuller description has been written by myself on BBC North East Wales web ...Read more
A memory of Coedpoeth in 1944 by
My Beloved Bonk
I have loads of memories of village life as a kid. I was born in 1961 and still live on the Bonk. I will probably die here as well. There were many old characters back then. Iron Bates the vegetable cart man (did some boxing ...Read more
A memory of Cheslyn Hay in 1969 by
Wonderful Times In Cheriton Fitzpaine
I grew up in Cheriton Fitzpaine, I lived at 1 Wordland Cross and went to the local primary school before going to the Shelley School in Crediton. I loved living in that village, I remember lots of ...Read more
A memory of Cheriton Fitzpaine in 1972 by
Captions
2,501 captions found. Showing results 1,897 to 1,920.
Next to Hilton's lovely church is the village green, landscaped by Capability Brown, and surrounded by houses dating back to Tudor times. Hilton sports a turf-cut maze as its most unusual feature.
This busy street has many shops and cafes to serve both the locals and visitors, but some close for the winter. The shops and houses on the left back straight on to the sea.
We cross the railway bridge, and look back from where we have come from. On the right is Mr Turner's grocery shop, with the Standard public house in the distance.
This brick gateway, which dates back to the 1520s, is all that stands of a scheme by Cardinal Wolsey to build a college in Ipswich.
Another view of Bath Street, looking back towards the church.
Bookies and punters alike watch as the second race on the card draws to a close.
Deal is an elegant town, and nowhere is this clearer than in this view, taken from the Pier pavilion looking back to the town.
The church of All Saints at Fawley dates back to Saxon times, though much of the present building is Norman or later. The church was bombed in 1940, but has now been carefully restored.
The novelist Henry Fielding knew Upton well, featuring the town's coaching inn The White Lion in his novel 'Tom Jones'.
Despite its name, Newchurch is one of the oldest parishes on the Isle of Wight, and once included Ryde and Ventnor within its bounds.
Bournemouth's Square stands at the very heart of the town astride the River Bourne.
The present church of St Mary's dates back to the 14th and 15th centuries, with some earlier Norman features.
Sherborne Park separated the village into east and west ends back in the 14th century, but there is a uniformity throughout of well restored cottages, fronted by long well stocked gardens and bounded by
This picture was probably taken just down the road from Penventon Farm.
Built of red brick, the church of St James the Apostle was erected in 1881 with seating for 250 parishioners.
Maiden Newton's mill is probably situated on the site of many earlier mill buildings. There are records of settlements here dating back to the Roman occupation.
This brick gateway, which dates back to the 1520s, is all that stands of a scheme by Cardinal Wolsey to build a college in Ipswich.
This elaborate entrance to the church at Broad Chalke, near Salisbury, has been well-maintained throughout the years.
St Michael's dates back to 1853 and was designed by Street, but was later enlarged.
Melcombe Bingham's manor house dates back to the time of the Plantagenet kings, though much of the present building is Tudor.
Newmarket is the world's capital of horse racing.
The wall on the left now has two boards bearing the names of all the Mayors of Totnes back to 1359.
In earlier times, before the construction of its many bridges, the Otter presented a formidable barrier to travellers, particularly when the river was in flood and its ford impassable.
A Manchester Corporation tramcar stands at the Altrincham terminus in Railway Street, its route back to Manchester being by way of Stamford New Road, Sandiway Road, Manchester Road, Washway Road, Cross
Places (3)
Photos (68)
Memories (7548)
Books (15)
Maps (12)