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Memories

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Aunty Mabel And Uncle Harold Hunt And George And Lil Hunt

Mabel and Harold Hunt were my great aunt and uncle. They lived in the row of thatched cottages in the village. I have many memories of visiting their cottage with the black lead grate that ...Read more

A memory of Burmington in 1959 by Lynda Taylor

Early Years

I was born at 37, Ravenshill Road in 1955. I can remember a man on a bike sharpening knives and scissors on a grinding wheel attached to the front, also a man with a pony and trap would take you for a ride round the block for a penny. ...Read more

A memory of West Denton by Malcolm Bewick

Corset Shp

Does anyone remember the corset shop, did you work in the shop or use it? I am preparing a book on foundation wear and peoples relationship with foundations corselette / girdle etc so any info would be great, no matter how ...Read more

A memory of Crewe in 1982 by Geoffrey Duffield

Penybont Carnival Display Band Mid 1970s

Growing up in Aberkenfig was good fun. I attended Tondu infants and Junior schools, later on Ynysawdre comprehensive school. Along with quite a few of my friends, I was a member of Penybont Carnival display ...Read more

A memory of Tondu in 1973 by Tracy Thomas

Where Are They Now What Do You Remember

Mr Kimblin was the headmaster at Bredbury County Primary. I also remember Miss Littlebotem, Mrs Guyton, Mrs Lambert, Mrs Lydiard, Mr Hume and Mr and Mrs Garlic; have any info on those teachers please. There is a ...Read more

A memory of Hyde in 1958 by Kevin Wood

The Cafe School

We moved to Alton from Somerset in November 1958. The primary school was closed for refurbishment. Mr. and Mrs. Carnwell who owned the garage and cafe played host to the village school, it all seemed quite strange to this ...Read more

A memory of Alton in 1958 by Elizabeth Green

Harworth 'old' Village

The large Horse Chestnut tree to the right was very popular when conkers were in season with boys searching the ground and throwing whatever came to hand at the tree to try and dislodge the nuts that were temptingly out of ...Read more

A memory of Harworth in 1964 by Steven Farminer

Years Gone By

I was born at 22 Victoria Street, Harthill and went to Harthill Primary School. I lived with my mum, Mary Carson, and grannie and grandad Margaret and Jimmy Carson until we left for England about 1954-55. I ...Read more

A memory of Harthill in 1947 by Catherine Foster

Old School

If you head down Lampits Hill and carry on past Giffords Cross road on your right, you then enter Church Road, the next road on your left is Fobbing Road. Opposite this junction is a building called the Old School House, this was the ...Read more

A memory of Corringham in 1960 by Dave Coombes

Growing Up In Local Avenue

Hi I am Michael Johnson, some of you may remember Tommy and Brenda Johnson who lived in Sherburn Hill for most of their lives. Tommy worked for Alfie Law who had the Post Office and Grocery shop on the 'Hill'. Tommy ...Read more

A memory of Sherburn Hill in 1949 by Michael Johnson

Captions

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Caption For Navenby, The Church C1965

The tower of the church of St Peter was rebuilt in the 18th century after the previous one fell down.

Caption For Northwich, Anderton Boat Lift C1960

Narrow boats entered a caisson along the trough to the left and were lowered down to the river. One such can be seen sandwiched between two barges.

Caption For Southwell, The Minster, The West Towers 1895

Admittedly, these are replicas dating from 1880 – the originals burned down in 1711. Southwell Minster became the Cathedral Church of the diocese in 1884.

Caption For Charing, High Street 1901

It prospered in medieval times as an important halt for pilgrims on their way to Canterbury, since it lies just off the North Downs Way.

Caption For Hailsham, Old Houses C1955

Now the town council offices, it dates from around 1540; it has had a number of previous uses, including being the town Poor House (from 1762 to 1854), then a post office, an undertaker's and a wheelwright's

Caption For Kingsclere, George Street C1955

Beneath it is a sign that reads 'Black Beauty Shag, excellent for making your own cigarettes, costing 8d and 4d'. The shop has gone and is now a private house.

Caption For Uttoxeter, Bramshall Road Recreation Ground C1965

Mr C H Elkes, a local businessman, offered an eleven-acre field sloping down to the Picknall or Hockley Brook. The recreation ground was opened in 1925.

Caption For Weybridge, Ferry 1904

Thence it was a short walk to Shepperton Lock, where one could watch the progress of craft up and down the Thames to Chertsey or Walton.

Caption For Woolsthorpe, The Village C1955

Further up the road is the Victorian parish church, which replaced one of 1791 which itself replaced the medieval one, apparently burned down in the Civil War.

Caption For Horning, The Village 1934

Set in the heart of Broadland, it has been called 'little Venice', and its soft green lawns spread down to the water's edge.

Caption For Bishopstoke, The Old Church C1960

The tower was taken down shortly after this photo was taken. The site of the church is now marked out in stones and there is a memorial table. The graveyard has become a pleasant open space.

Caption For Southport, Lord Street C1955

The wearing of white coats was introduced in some towns during the Second World War; it gave the policeman at least a sporting chance of not being run down during the blackout.

Caption For Houghton, All Saints Church 1904

The tower looks down over the attractive village with its timber-framed cottages and Georgian houses.

Caption For Gloucester, Westgate Street 1891

Note the Golden Leg just down from Brinsmead Pianos - what better place to sup some ale after a hard day's graft in Westgate Street.

Caption For Horsey, The Mere C1955

It looks peaceful enough, but it is just two miles from the coast, and down by the dunes the sea blows unrelentingly.

Caption For Manchester, The Seven Stars Inn C1900

Unfortunately, this lovely old building was pulled down and cleared away as recently as the 1930s.

Caption For Lulworth, Castle Inn 1903

An Edwardian gentleman in his straw boater gazes down on this little group of thatched cottages surrounding the creeper-clad Castle Inn, whose turnover must have benefited enormously from the hordes

Caption For Wilmington, The Long Man C1960

The Long Man of Wilmington stands on the northern slope of the South Downs, today marked out in white bricks. Who he is and when he was originally cut into the downland turf is not known.

Caption For Penton Hook, The Lock 1934

Beyond the lock gates the Thames will carry the boats down to Laleham and Chertsey.

Caption For Lyndhurst, Crown Hotel 1890

Long queues of traffic build up here as cars approach the traffic lights at the junction further down the road, roughly at the point where the cart can be seen on the right.

Caption For Kersey, The Church C1955

The terrace stepping down the hill on the left is dated 1880. The pump (just visible to the right of the steps) has now been joined by a Coronation seat.

Caption For Daventry, Market Square C1955

The buildings that run on down Abbey Street have long since been demolished and replaced by The Abbey Centre and a new leisure complex.

Caption For Little Budworth, Oulton Park C1960

Unfortunately, it burnt down in 1926, and during the fire six people were killed trying to save artworks from the building.

Caption For Sheringham, High Street 1901

The town comprises two villages, Upper and Lower Sheringham, the former more peaceful and retaining its fishing and farming traditions.