Maps

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Memories

4,713 memories found. Showing results 941 to 950.

Mixture

The quaint older houses on the right now faced new bungalows to our left, and on our left is another walkway to the primary school. Now Jimmy came to live in one of the bungalows and then he came to our school when he was about 10. He was from ...Read more

A memory of Eastry by Michael Mitchell

Those Were The Days

I was born in the home of my grandparents John and May (nee Hulse) Yeomans in Mere Road, my mother being the former Kathleen Yeomans. My immediate neighbours on either side were Jack and May Platt and family ...Read more

A memory of Weston in 1940 by Roy Pitchford

Life In The Village Shop 1944 To 1955

I moved in with my parents (Mr and Mrs Saffin), towards the end of the war. The Canadians were stationed in the huge houses dotted around the village - I was only 10 at the time but I remember the Canadian ...Read more

A memory of Woldingham in 1944

Ten Happy Years

I moved to Watchfield in 1940 and left in 1950. My dad, Mr Woolman, worked for the army and had his office in Homelees Farm in the camp. What a change has taken place at Watchfield. Gone are the places we could play in safety. The ...Read more

A memory of Watchfield in 1940 by Jennifer Morris Nee Woolman

Nuxley Village

I was born in Croft Close 1961, at the top of Osborne Road. I decided today to have a look back at the area. I remember the Old police station which was turned into the driving school, I can remember my journey from Croft Close to go ...Read more

A memory of Belvedere in 1965 by Tracy Jordan

Mayford Days

My friends and I would spend hours at Mayford Park in the 80's. We would sit in the field smoking our silk cut and sipping cider. Also went to Brownies and Guides at Mayford village hall and had my 21st birthday party here too. Happy, happy days.

A memory of Mayford by Rebecca Francis

The Old Days

Hi, I am Linda Atkinson, nee Halford, I was brought up on the Gypsy Lane estate, attending Woodhouse Junior school and remember the carnivals/parades held on the village green. My best friends were Nancy and Maria Churms, and Lynne ...Read more

A memory of Normanton by Linda Atkinson

Crambe In The Early 50,S

My fathers side of the family (Wood) lived at Low Moor Crambe according to the Census, which is where I presume I spent a couple of holidays in the early 50' probably 52 or 53 just after my Grandfather died and before my step ...Read more

A memory of Crambe in 1952 by Keith Wood

Tiffield Village School

I have many memories of the village school which I visited regularly during my childhood. I was named after Lynda Brown, a very close friend of my parents, who ran the school. She had been headteacher of the school for some ...Read more

A memory of Tiffield in 1956 by Lynda Brooks Townsend

Only A Year!

My name is Elena Zoerman. We were the American family that lived in the cottage right the across the street from the church. I loved that cottage. I remember one winter being snowed in and my sister and me playing in the snow. My father ...Read more

A memory of Mixbury in 1986 by Elena Zoerman

Captions

5,033 captions found. Showing results 2,257 to 2,280.

Caption For Port Erin, 1897

In this view we can clearly see the old fishing village at the water's edge and the later developments associated with the resort of Port Erin.

Caption For Frome Vauchurch, The Village 1906

This attractive waterside village was the home of the novelist and poet Sylvia Townsend Warner for over forty years.

Caption For Port Sunlight, Christ Church C1960

The church is known for its bronze effigies by William Gascombe, who also designed the village war memorial.

Caption For New Mill, The Implement Gate C1955

imaginative and creative new use for a selection of discarded farm implements, including a scythe, sickles, hay rake, spades, ploughshare and pitchforks, which has become a minor curiosity of this little village

Caption For Congresbury, The Waterfall C1965

In 1900 there were twelve farms in the village, all with dairy herds. Now just three are left.

Caption For Hutton, C1945

In 1900 there were twelve farms in the village, all with dairy herds. Now just three are left.

Caption For St Cleer, The Well 1938

This is St Cleer's Holy Well in the village named after him. The well is protected by the picturesque 15th-century chapel erected over it.

Caption For Burnham Market, The Village C1955

A row of mainly Georgian houses gives a gracious air to the village.

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Caption For Beer, 1922

However, many visitors love the charm of this fishing village with its unspoiled beach, pleasant inns and occasional antique fairs.

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Caption For Beer, 1922

However, many visitors love the charm of this fishing village with its unspoiled beach, pleasant inns and occasional antique fairs.

Caption For Coombe Bissett, The Village C1955

This picture shows the River Ebble and the A354 Blandford Road running side- by-side through the village of Coombe Bissett, a couple of miles south of Salisbury.

Caption For Charmouth, Newlands School 1922

The Saxons and the Danes fought two battles near to Charmouth, though the village's history recalls a later defeat, for Charles II passed this way as a fugitive after the Battle of Worcester.

Caption For Allithwaite, The Village C1955

This broader area by the village pub is The Square. Street lighting has not yet arrived here. The doorway where three men are looking at a dog has now been blocked up.

Caption For Allithwaite, The Village 1953

This broader area by the village pub is The Square. Street lighting has not yet arrived here. The doorway where three men are looking at a dog has now been blocked up.

Caption For Penny Bridge, The Village 1921

The village had an iron foundry, which closed in 1742. Yates's map of 1786 shows that there was a toll booth between the road junctions.

Caption For Dorchester, The Roman Excavations 1939

Their work has been recognised in local villages on stylistic grounds.

Caption For Bagshot, London Road 1903

We are closer to Bagshot village, and we see Higgs Lane to the left, and the High Street in the distance.

Caption For Bladon, The Village Pump C1960

The village pump, situated at the junction of Park Street and Grove Road, is over 300 years old and a listed structure.

Caption For Wyre Piddle, The Anchor C1965

So many towns and villages in Worcestershire are beautifully set on the banks of the county's rivers - as Wyre Piddle is on the Avon.

Caption For Blunham, The Hill And Square 1968

This village's most famous resident was the preacher and poet, Dr John Donne.

Caption For Bonchurch, The Beach C1955

Apart from visitors staying in the villages, these beaches attract others from Ventnor, a short stroll away.

Caption For Shepshed, Field Street C1960

This is a village of artisan housing and shops, dating mainly from the 19th century.

Caption For Winster, View From The Rocks C1960

Winster Rocks, also known as Wyns Tor, are an outcrop of Dolomitic limestone to the south of the village, on what is now a long distance footpath known as the Limestone Way.

Caption For Eastry, Church Street C1955

morning three ladies walk along Church Street, perhaps to the church. this is another example of the peaceful village life of half a century ago.