Maps

181,031 maps found.

1886, Llannefydd Ref. HOSM51946
1882, Mackworth Ref. HOSM50215
1882, Littleover Ref. HOSM51681
1881, Ockbrook Ref. HOSM55558
1899, Swarkestone Ref. HOSM61050
1881, Twyford Ref. HOSM62748
1885, Guist Ref. HOSM47226
1899, Conock Ref. HOSM41660
1899, Easterton Ref. HOSM44434
1899, Erlestoke Ref. HOSM44996
1899, Lydeway Ref. HOSM52858
1899, Marston Ref. HOSM53239
1899, Potterne Ref. HOSM57131
1899, Stert Ref. HOSM59428
1899, Urchfont Ref. HOSM63123
1892, Dewsbury Ref. HOSM34424
1892, Earlsheaton Ref. HOSM44157
1892, Dewsbury Moor Ref. HOSM54026
1892, Overthorpe Ref. HOSM55907
1898, Didcot Ref. HOSM34425

Books

442 books found. Showing results 1,921 to 1,944.

Memories

29,040 memories found. Showing results 801 to 810.

Buffell Family

I am researching my late grandmother (Molly Bufell)'s family history and wonder if anyone can help. I know a lot of her sisters performed on the stage in Workington and her mother owned a guest house where a lot of the actors ...Read more

A memory of Workington by Sandra Taplin

Morris Dancing

I am Jean Jackson (now Jean Gwynne), I lived in Llafaes Estate from 1947, and I also remember David Mills and Mary Quinn, I moved to 19 Bryn Teg when I was 6 and became a member of the Morris Dancing Team, other people I remember from ...Read more

A memory of Beaumaris in 1955 by Jean Gwynne

Mac Fisheries

Hi Brenda Thanks for the reply. You Mac's workers are all just one big family, so to speak. Since I started the site in March this year, I'm amazed as to how many of you seem to know each other. Oddly enough I'm having talks with Ray ...Read more

A memory of Camberley by Colin French

Ovingham School During The Second World War

Ovingham C of E School had only two classrooms, no hot water and outside toilets without flushing facilities. It was heated by a coal stove in both rooms, but we were never cold. There was a very happy ...Read more

A memory of Ovingham in 1930 by Elaine Hardie Nee Turner

Boyhood Memories

My memories of Sledmere are those of a small boy growing up in Sledmere between 1947 to 1958 when my parents decided to move from Sledmere. I have exceptionally fond memories of those days. I cannot remember a bad day or a sad day ...Read more

A memory of Sledmere by Tony Sygrove

Where Polesworth Is

Hello, My memory tells me that Polesworth is (and also has been) situated in the County of Warwickshire. All the best. Les Searle

A memory of Polesworth by Leslie (Mr) Searle

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

War Years

The Tucker family were evacuated to Green Hammerton from 1940 - 1942. My brother John lived with Mr & Mrs Blackburn and my sister lived with Mrs Wray at the post office. They are both alive and still keep in contact with one of the village residents whom I shall be visiting this September.

A memory of Green Hammerton in 1940 by Ray Tucker

Fond Memories

I think it was around this time (1993) that I attended St Clots! I was sent there as I had been enjoying, to date, my time at bording school in Berkshire. My mother and my auntie had spent many many happy years here when my ...Read more

A memory of Lechlade on Thames in 1993 by Kate Norris

Another Howard Family Living In Hammersmith

My mother, Phyllis Howard Penn, was born in Kensington and had a brother Jack, his wife Ethel, their son, John Desmond Howard, his wife, Eileen and their son, John, who lived on Claybrook Road. I met ...Read more

A memory of Hammersmith in 1958 by Andrea Stanley

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Captions

29,395 captions found. Showing results 1,921 to 1,944.

Caption For Devizes, Hartmoor 1899

The Hartmoor area of Devizes lies to the south. This photograph is a revealing view of old England.

Caption For Buriton, Pond 1898

Located at the western extremity of the South Downs, Buriton captures the essence of the traditional English vil- lage.

Caption For Schull, The Harbour C1955

Another view of the pier, with a fishing boat drawn up against the harbour wall proving a source of interest for a little group of bystanders.

Caption For Colchester, The Castle 1891

The astonishing thing about Colchester Castle is the fact that it is built around the podium of the great Roman temple dedicated to the God- Emperor Claudius, whose legions had begun the conquest

Caption For Worcester, St Andrew's Spire C1960

St Andrew's Church was demolished in 1947 but the medieval tower, with its elegant spire of 1751, was allowed to remain.

Caption For St Albans, Clock Tower And Market Cross 1921

A rare surviving example of an English belfry, the Clock Tower, built in 1411, stands at the centre of the city with the narrow mediaeval street of French Row on its left and the wider Market Place on

Caption For Bradpole, And The Knapp 1907

The village of Bradpole is shown here from the north-east, looking south-west from above Hole House Farm and the valley of the Mangerton River across to Holy Trinity Parish Church (right) and the fields

Caption For Leicester, Granby Street 1949

The link between London Road and Gallowtree Gate, this short north-south road is visually of the later 19th century.

Caption For Romsey, Mainstone 1904

This famous firm was developed from a combination of various Romsey breweries in the latter part of the 19th century, when rail transport made it possible to carry beer over considerable distances

Caption For Stanmore, The Old Church, Uxbridge Road C1965

The picturesque growth of trees and ivy which has been allowed to flourish unchecked took its toll on the brick structure, and the church, probably designed by Nicholas Stone and consecrated by Archbishop

Caption For Copthorne, Franciscan Convent School C1960

Copthorne was a new parish, formed in 1881 out of Worth and Crawley Down. The church of St John Evangelist was built in 1877 and is just in Sussex.

Caption For Lynmouth, Countisbury Hill 1929

LYNMOUTH, set on the rocky north coast of Devon, was 'discovered' in 1812 by the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, who stayed here with Harriet Westbrook, his first wife.

Caption For Leicester, The Newarke College Of Art And Technology C1965

In 1955 the College of Art and Technology was soon to be uplifted to the status of a Polytechnic.

Caption For Haverfordwest, General View C1950

A good view of the town centre, the castle centre-stage and the watchtower of the new prison building behind it.

Caption For Midhurst, West Street 1931

At the bottom of West Street lies the 15th-century Spread Eagle Hotel, one of the most famous inns in Sussex.

Caption For Bridport, West Allington 1912

Bridport remains the capital of west Dorset, attracting weekly shoppers from a number of local villages.

Caption For Scarborough, The Castle 1890

The building of Scarborough Castle began around 1135. The castle was the scene of the first action by the barons against Edward II.

Caption For Llanfair Caereinion, The View From Neuadd Lane C1955

The church of St Mary dominates the surrounding area. The town originally developed because of the local weavers, and also as a market town.

Caption For Sutton, High Street C1965

This marvellously detailed view of the High Street before it was transformed into a pedestrian precinct was taken from the first floor of the Cock Hotel.

Caption For Cawthorne, Memorial Corner C1955

The lane past Fountain Cottage leads to the quiet surroundings of All Saints' Church.

Caption For Bromborough, The Cross C1965

In contrast with the western side of the Wirral Peninsula, the towns and villages of the east have become one continuous conurbation because of their proximity to the River Mersey and Liverpool.

Caption For Southport, The Pier Train C1960

Obviously still viable in these photographs, Southport Pier was closed in the 1990s; it was demolished and rebuilt at a total cost of £7 million, and was reopened in 2002.

Caption For Ware, The Allen & Hanbury Works C1965

It is possible that one of them lay on the site of Ware Mill, later part of the factory of Allen & Hanbury.

Caption For Dudley, High Street And Parish Church C1955

This view up towards top church takes in about half of it. The prominence of the church tower is emphasised well.