Photos

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Maps

181,031 maps found.

1899 - 1923, Blackdyke Ref. HOSM37933
1899 - 1924, Greenspot Ref. HOSM47051
1899, High Scales Ref. HOSM48366
1899, Low Scales Ref. HOSM52447
1890 - 1899, Micklethwaite Ref. HOSM53581
1923 - 1924, Newtown Ref. HOSM55059
1899 - 1924, Whitrigglees Ref. HOSM64468
1887 - 1900, Clapgate Ref. HOSM38386
1887 - 1900, Holt Ref. HOSM48788
1887, Tadden Ref. HOSM50292
1887, Manswood Ref. HOSM53100
1887, Sturminster Marshall Ref. HOSM60872
1887 - 1900, Uppington Ref. HOSM63077
1900, West Moors Ref. HOSM63919
1885, Bratton Seymour Ref. HOSM38725
1885, Higher Holton Ref. HOSM48439
1885 - 1901, River Cale Ref. HOSM48984
1885 - 1901, Rodgrove Ref. HOSM57952
1885, Shepton Montague Ref. HOSM59045
1885, Stoney Stoke Ref. HOSM60636

Books

442 books found. Showing results 21,433 to 21,456.

Memories

29,041 memories found. Showing results 8,931 to 8,940.

Alittle History

I was born in St Andrews Road and my first school was Tywardreath Primary and I believe a Mr Luke was the Headmaster back in 1950. I moved on to Fowey Grammar School from 1956 to 1961. I remember the barbers by the side of the ...Read more

A memory of Tywardreath by Peter Appleton

Hayes High Street

I lived in Coney Hall from 1955 to 1970. I well remember coming out of Hayes Station and seeing the New Inn still a bomb site across the road. Part of it on the right hand side was still standing but the rest was rubble and twisted ...Read more

A memory of Hayes by Andrew Reeds

'doctor' John Jones

'Doctor' John Junes was my grandfather. He was the local chemist and, I believe, the local postmaster. He was married to Margaretta (my grandmother). Their daughter Anne Jane (Nancy) Jones married my grandfather, Josiah ...Read more

A memory of Pontybodkin in 1890 by Errol Chandler

World War 2

We moved to Roe Green Village in 1940 having been bombed out in the East End. My father was stationed at Mill Hill Barracks following his return from France. He found us a place to live in Goldsmith Lane, Kingsbury. We spent the rest ...Read more

A memory of Kingsbury in 1940

British Berlin Airlift

PRESS RELEASE Legasee wins Heritage Lottery support to record and exhibit the stories and memorabilia of British Veterans of the largest humanitarian airlift in history. Legasee Educational Trust has today received ...Read more

A memory of North Luffenham in 1948 by Michelle Harrison

Very Early Days

I am now over 80 but during the years 1938 to 1940 I went to a small preparatory school called Lannor School - which probably no longer exists. I well remember having to take gas masks to school, and having to go through gas mask ...Read more

A memory of Gatley in 1941

Aldershot Lido & Cambridge Hospital

Went to Aldershot Lido summer of 71 with my mates from Ash to celebrate finishing "O" levels and about to start work. When getting changed to come home caught my "you know what" in my zip and had to be taken to ...Read more

A memory of Aldershot by Stephen Harris

The Butchers Shop

My friends, John & Vera Willey took over the butchers in the High Street around 1957 & had about 4 children - the eldest I believe was a Christina (Tina), & one of the sons was Norman I think. Does anyone know of their ...Read more

A memory of Wrotham in 1957 by Ann Phyall

Goldsmith Mansions

I was taken to live in Goldsmith Mansions as a baby of two months in 1946. I lived there with my parents until approximately 1949. I have a memory of walking up the staircase to our flat. I have a much more vivid memory of the ...Read more

A memory of Peckham in 1946 by Sheila Watson

Fantastic To See My First Home In It's Glory!

My parents owned the Hotel and I was introduced to it when I returned home from Bangor Hospital. I lived there for many years and can remember Kath's recollections of people 12 deep at the bar and having ...Read more

A memory of Abersoch in 1961 by Debbie Tissot

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Captions

29,395 captions found. Showing results 21,433 to 21,456.

Caption For Dover, St Radigunds Abbey And Farmhouse 1891

At one time it was an important abbey, but now it is an ivy-covered ruin and part of a farm.

Caption For Norwich, Riverside Road And River Wensum 1901

By 1901, the Riverside Road development of the 1880s and 1890s was maturing. This view also shows the old towpath, with moored barges, prior to the improvements for pleasure boating.

Caption For Willington, St Stephen's Church C1955

Though the west tower is thought to be medieval, the main body of the church was rebuilt by J A Cory in the 1850s and enlarged between 1869 and 1873.

Caption For St Ives, Fore Street 1922

Compared with the photograph of Fore Street in 1906, the gas lamp is still in place, but the corner is now plastered with adverts for the cinema on Barnoon Hill.

Caption For Holywell, The Great Ouse 1914

The village takes its name from the well on the south side of the churchyard. It gained importance from the ferry which it operated over the Ouse to Fen Drayton.

Caption For Ipswich, St Lawrence Street 1921

This view looks northwards towards Tavern Street, with St Lawrence's church on the left; peering over the rooftops in the background is the unmistakable spire of St Mary-le-Tower.

Caption For Winchester, Oldest House (Old Chesil Rectory) 1896

This late medieval building in Chesil Street is one of Winchester's oldest surviving buildings, dating from around 1450. It has served the city as a popular restaurant for many years.

Caption For Britford, The Village 1906

Maybe the unmetalled roads in all villages looked like this after a heavy storm in 1906, but this scene is also a reminder of Britford's close proximity to the Avon.

Caption For Southwell, Westgate 1920

In 1920 its population was only a little over 3000; Newark, just eight miles away, had a population of around 16,000.

Caption For Britford, The Village 1906

Maybe the unmetalled roads in all villages looked like this after a heavy storm in 1906, but this scene is also a reminder of Britford's close proximity to the Avon.

Caption For Plymouth, Onion Sellers 1907

A charming study of two young onion sellers taken by Frith during the long and prosperous 'Edwardian Afternoon'. Merchant ships brought goods from all over the world into Plymouth's harbours.

Caption For Seaton, White Cliff From Beach 1898

The strange colours, white and red, of the cliffs around Seaton give a striking effect when the sun falls upon them. They are notoriously crumbly, and rock falls are common.

Caption For Plymouth, Onion Sellers 1907

A charming study of two young onion sellers taken by Frith during the long and prosperous 'Edwardian Afternoon'. Merchant ships brought goods from all over the world into Plymouth's harbours.

Caption For York, Lendal Bridge 1909

Built of cast-iron, the bridge was opened in 1863 and improved the city by giving direct access to the original railway station, which was situated within the city walls.

Caption For Saltburn By The Sea, The Miniature Railway And Cliff C1955

The miniature railway at Saltburn delighted generations of young visitors to the town (and possibly older visitors!). In the foreground a proud father and his children enjoy the boating lake.

Caption For Nottingham, Long Row 1890

This was the last decade when horse-drawn traffic reigned supreme on Nottingham's streets.

Caption For Nottingham, Derby Road C1950

The Three Horse Shoes public house on the left and the Albert Hotel on the right have been pulled down.

Caption For Frensham, The Great Pond 1914

Situated on Frensham Common, and spanning 108 acres, the Great Pond and its smaller neighbour were constructed in the 13th century to supply fish for the Bishops of Winchester, who were then residing in

Caption For Sopley, The Village 1900

Sopley probably gets its name from soc leag: land granted the right to hold a court of socmen. The sign above the inn says that Louisa Brinson is 'licensed to sell beer, wines, spirits and tobacco'.

Caption For Burton Bradstock, The Village 1899

Burton Bradstock lies just inland from the sea, close to the mouth of the River Bride, a charming little Dorset stream.

Caption For Cambridge, Corpus Christi College C1955

Corpus Christi College is on the right hand side, with St Botolph's church just in the foreground. In the distance are the unmistakable slender spires of King's College Chapel.

Caption For Windermere, The Lowood Hotel 1912

Here we see the front view of the already spacious Lowood Hotel, with a horse and carriage waiting by the main door.

Caption For Bowness On Windermere, Boat Station And Old England Hotel 1893

There are plenty of rowing boats for visitors at the Bowness Boat Station in this photograph, taken just six years after No 20451.

Caption For Darley Dale, The Caravan Park C1955

As a major southern entrance to the delights of the Peak District, Darley Dale has always catered for visitors.