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Memories
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Pontypool
My family lived in The Globe in Crane Street from 1973 until I guess 1980, although I had left in 1979, John and Kitty, ran a fab pub which was always very busy with many customers working in the council and police station. The pub was ...Read more
A memory of Talywain in 1978 by
Oakmeeds 1964
I was a student at Oakmeeds before it went comprehensive. In those days we had huge playing fields looked after by my mate's dad Mr Agate. The footpath ran straight through the school and the general public could walk through anytime. ...Read more
A memory of Burgess Hill by
War Time Tooting
Although I was born in Aldis St in 1934 we moved to Morden when I was 2 months old, but I do have fond memories of Tooting. During the war we used to sleep on the Underground platform at Tooting Broadway or Balham. One night a bomb ...Read more
A memory of Tooting in 1940 by
Heytesbury The Mill
I was born at 119 Park Street, Heytesbury in 1942; this was/is the last cottage on the right-hand side of the old A36 as you leave the village travelling towards Knook. I believe No119 and the adjoining No118 have long since ...Read more
A memory of Heytesbury in 1955 by
Exiled To Fair Oak
During 1957, at the age of 13 I was 'sent' to live with an elderly Aunt in Burnetts Lane. I attended the local school and made many friends in the area. My Aunt's name was Fanny Godwin. Her neighbours on one ...Read more
A memory of Fair Oak in 1957 by
Gamblesby Memories
My grandparents moved from Whitley Bay to Ainstable in 1948 when my grandfather retired (Jack and Kate Storey). My parents moved with them, and then took the Red Lion at Gamblesby in 1952 (Jack and Ethel Storey). I had a very ...Read more
A memory of Gamblesby in 1951 by
My Memories Of Margate
I have many fond memories of Margate as I spent lots of my school holidays there during the 1970's, my nan lived in All Saints Avenue opposite the Park. We lived in Wolverhampton but would take the long trip down to Kent, ...Read more
A memory of Kingsgate by
Good Memories
I spent a few days in London for the Queens Diamond Jubilee last year. I decided to pay a visit to where I use to live in Welling. After reading some of the stories it certainly brought back memories. Like going to the Embassy on ...Read more
A memory of Welling in 1950 by
Halcyon Days
As a teenager, myself and friends would holiday here for weeks at a time. Parents of two of my pals had holiday accomodation in the field upriver of the old bridge over the Ribble. We would spend hours fishing for trout in the ...Read more
A memory of Stainforth in 1964 by
Memories Of St Peters And Broadstairs
I was born at 19 Church St, St Peters, where my grandfather owned the butchers shop. My first memory is of playing on the lino floor just inside the front door. My father, who served in the RAF during the ...Read more
A memory of Broadstairs in 1950 by
Captions
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Exmouth's long sea front and sandy beaches made sea-bathing a popular recreation from the town's earliest days as a resort. Tourists came for the bracing air and social activities.
This view is taken from Saunton Down over the popular holiday beach at Croyde. In the field below, the wheat is harvested and placed in stooks to dry. This was before combine harvesters were used.
The Lees Hotel was one of the many hotels to be found in this popular area of the town. Southend The Undercliff
Camping was a popular, cheap way of spending a family holiday by the sea. The tent in the foreground has a large awning, a useful way of extending the living area.
The road here was originally much narrower (see 5241, p.18), but in 1893-95 the pier was widened, involving the demolition of the Golden Lion, a popular harbourside pub, which stood on the left.
The new Broadway and the shops proved immediately popular, and linked through with the outside market. The Coppice can be seen in the distance.
The walk to its summit has been a popular pastime for generations, and the ascent is well rewarded by breathtaking views in all directions.
The town was very popular in the mid-18th century as a health resort, which resulted in many fine houses springing up.
These are few of the popular village shops which provide everything that the locals and visitors require.
Given the Isle of Wight's popularity as a holiday and residential paradise, it comes as no surprise that the famous and well-to-do arrived at this charming resort.
Woodstock's close proximity to Blenheim Palace has long made it one of Britain's most popular destinations.
The grocery shop here on the left, popular for children's sweets, was run until 1952 by Misses Gambol and 'Sniffy' Baker.
What is now Britain's most popular cruising canal was actually built as a water supply to the Ellesmere Canal further downstream.
The building dominating the skyline was used partly as a convalescent home around this time, whilst the proliferation of hotels indicate this resort's increasing popularity with
The age of popular motoring led to increased numbers of tourists coming to Cheltenham.
The Guinness clock at the top of Old Town Street was a popular rendezvous. It stood where the southern end of Drake's Circus shopping centre now stands.
In the background we can see the surrounding wooded hills, which within living memory were popularly known as Little Switzerland.
Queen Anne established the famous racecourse in 1711, though the meetings only became popular when the Duke of Cumberland, the first member of the Royal Family elected to the Jockey Club, revived them
Boating and punting on the Cam has long been a popular pastime, and it is no different now from when this photograph was taken.
this photograph leads over the River Leven to a car park designated for the use of patrons of Suggitts ice cream parlour, something of an institution in the village, which remains as popular
This was a popular place to sit and watch the world go by. By 1924 Southport had a resident population in excess of 51,000, having grown only fractionally since 1901 when it stood at 48,000.
Only a glance at this wonderful photograph gives an idea of the phenomenal popularity of rowing a hundred years ago.
This was a popular place to sit and watch the world go by. By 1924 Southport had a resident population in excess of 51,000, having grown only fractionally since 1901 when it stood at 48,000.
This village was a popular spa, having both sulphur and chalybeate springs. It was served by a branch line of the Highland Railway from Fodderty Junction.
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