Maps

509 maps found.

1947, Roebuck Low Ref. NPO819360
1898, Low Bentham Ref. RNE767809
1897, Low Coniscliffe Ref. RNE767914
1898, Low Dalby Ref. RNE767948
1898, Low Dinsdale Ref. RNE767954
1898, Low Garth Ref. RNE768112
1897, Low Gate Ref. RNE768114
1898, Low Green Ref. RNE768140
1897, Low Hauxley Ref. RNE768196
1898, Low Hutton Ref. RNE768273
1896, Low Moor Ref. RNE768377
1898, Low Prudhoe Ref. RNE768464
1897, Low Row Ref. RNE768482
1898, Low Snaygill Ref. RNE768526
1898, Low Street Ref. RNE768544
1896, Low Street Ref. RNE768545
1898, Low Thornley Ref. RNE768563
1899, Low Town Ref. RNE768577
1897, Low Whinnow Ref. RNE768605
1898, Low Wood Ref. RNE768617

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Memories

636 memories found. Showing results 121 to 130.

Pavenham 1945 1970

This is the village where I grew up, my parents moving into their very old, somewhat dilapidated cottage at the end of the war. This was 'The Folly' at the eastern end of the village opposite one of Tandy's farms. Why it had that name ...Read more

A memory of Pavenham by Stephen Wessel

Schooling

We moved from Chelmsford to Radcliffe in 1968 - I was 2 years old. I went to Lorne Grove Nursery and my memory of that was the Rocking Horse Toy. I hated sharing it!! I was about 3 or 4 and I remember being so upset at being taken ...Read more

A memory of Radcliffe on Trent by Claire Suzanne Izard

History Of Peacock Cottage, Cleeve Prior

In 'Spring Onions' the autobiography of farmer and market gardener Duncan McGuffie, published by Faber & Faber in 1942, the author rents Peacock Cottage. This is the quote from p 49: "Peacock Cottage ...Read more

A memory of Cleeve Prior by Robert Carter

A Very Happy Childhood At Westbury

My name is Andy Pike, getting on a bit now but lovely to read other folks memories of Westbury. Here are a few reminiscences of my childhood in Westbury on Trym in the 50's and 60's. Maybe this will ring a few ...Read more

A memory of Westbury on Trym by waylandpike

Tullivers Cafe Cambridge

My mother, Sheila Campbell, owned Tulliver's Cafe in partnership with her friend (and my godmother) Jo Parrington in the late 1930's somewhere in Cambridge. Many of the undergraduates were attracted by the two pretty ...Read more

A memory of Cambridge in 1930 by Rozanne Lowe

King Johns Palace In The 60s!

In the 1960's King John's Palace was occupied completely by airline pilots and cabin crews. I was one of those! It was a fun and happy place with something always going on. The Star and Garter and the Ostrich were the ...Read more

A memory of Colnbrook by Penny Tondeur

I Was A Bexley Tech Girl, 1950 54

My name at school was Yvonne Reynolds and I was in the JDSX-SDX stream. Thank you everyone for your memories. I'm pleased to see that there some writing who are about my age now [b.1937]. My first year was at ...Read more

A memory of Bexleyheath by Kate Sanford

Bowes Rd

I lived in Bowes Road from 1980 until 1985, when circumstances meant I had to move away, but I always have good memories of the area, as some of my best times were spent there. I had reason to return recently and I could not take in ...Read more

A memory of Palmers Green by Michael Downey

During The Second World War

This story is a memory during the Second World War. My father Samuel Fredrick Richardson was the air-raid warden. There was a brick shelter, built on the village green. Most of the village used to use it. One night ...Read more

A memory of Frimley Green in 1940 by The Frith Memory Archivist

The Back House

I was born in Sedgefield and lived in North Bitchburn until I was 7 years old, me and my twin sister Elizabeth and my mam amd dad who worked at the pipe yard. We lived in no 1a Constantine Terrace, it was the back half of ...Read more

A memory of North Bitchburn by Margaret Cummings

Captions

477 captions found. Showing results 289 to 312.

Caption For Newquay, The Harbour 1907

The gently lapping waves, resulting from low swell, indicate clearly how solid granite walls deflect the force of even a slight sea.

Caption For Weston Super Mare, Anchor Head 1887

This later view of Anchor Head shows yet more developments on Birnbeck, including the construction of the low-water westward jetty, which allowed steamers to berth at any time or state of the tide.

Caption For Broadstairs, Thames Barge And The Beach 1897

Rows of bathing machines along the shoreline and in front of the low white cliffs demonstrate the popularity, and prevailing prudery, of immersion in sea-water among the Victorian visitors.

Caption For York, The Shambles 1909

Sometimes the signs would hang so low that people would have to duck to pass by.The 17th-century inn has survived, but it has been totally altered.

Caption For Dronfield, St John's Church C1965

There were also four beerhouses run by Charles Fisher, Charles Frith, George Goodwin and Matthew Lowe.

Caption For Low Row, The Punch Bowl Hotel 1924

Low Row's intriguing name comes from the fact that this attractive village is strung out for the full distance of a mile along the valley road, which runs close to the river on the northern side of the

Caption For Mundesley, Stow Mill C1960

Also note the staging around the cap, but not on the tower; the sails were low enough to work on them from ground level. The mill was built in 1827 and last worked by wind in 1930.

Caption For Rugby, Railway Sidings 1932

This high-powered, very low frequency telegraph transmitter is capable of world-wide range. Erection of the masts commenced in 1924 on a site chosen by the Air Ministry and the War Office.

Caption For Charlestown, The Harbour 1912

The solid lock gates leading into the inner harbour allowed the water levels to be adjusted during any state of the tide, enabling either repairs to be undertaken or the dock to remain flooded at low water

Caption For Charlestown, The Harbour 1912

The solid lock gates leading into the inner harbour allowed the water levels to be adjusted during any state of the tide, enabling either repairs to be undertaken or the dock to remain flooded at low water

Caption For Margate, The Harbour 1906

This was the home of the local fishing fleet, many of whose vessels are seen moored here at low tide.

Caption For Southwell, The Minster, The West Towers 1895

This view shows the west towers, one either side of the large Perpendicular window, with the low central tower bringing up the rear.

Caption For Margate, The Harbour 1906

This was the home of the local fishing fleet, many of whose vessels are seen moored here at low tide.

Caption For Wells Next The Sea, The Quay 1929

The quay at Wells is now stranded a mile from the open sea. The harbour was developed by the railway companies—wagons of the London Midland Scottish Line are drawn up at the quayside.

Caption For Steeton, The River And Bridge C1960

Steeton was graced by two grand estates: High Hall, rebuilt in 1674, and Low Hall, dating from 1662 (now Steeton Hall Hotel and Restaurant).

Caption For Lyme Regis, Low Tide 1930

An incredibly low ebb- tide, which would also have coincided with one of the highest tides of the century, has exposed the rock pools on Lucy's Ledge.

Caption For Dorchester, Nappers Mite C1960

We can see the stone mullion windows and low doorways of this former almshouse, which was built under the will of Robert Napier in 1616.

Caption For Whitley Bay, South Lower Promenade C1955

Special low fares after 6.00pm brought in evening visitors by the hundreds. The railway also turned Whitley Bay into commuter country for those who could afford to escape the grime of Newcastle.

Caption For Rickinghall, St Mary's Church C1965

The 14th-century porch was later heightened to form an upper room, hence the small low windows. The tall monument is to Lt Richard Maul (d1874).

Caption For Botley, The Mills C1950

Note how low barges could come up under the mills for unloading and refilling. The water in front of the mill has now been covered over and has become a car park.

Caption For Clitheroe, The Weir 1899

The rushing water drove the engines at Low Moor spinning mill.

Caption For Rock, St Michael's Church C1960

The low-gabled tower is oddly positioned, but the site beside the estuary is the most attractive feature.

Caption For Sheffield, Fitzalan Square 1902

The single-deck trams were used on routes with low railway bridges. Note also the wooden stalls used as tramway stops.

Caption For Manchester, Market Street 1886

Lewis worked on the principle of low profit margin but high stock turn.