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Maps

670 maps found.

1922, Caerhendy Ref. POP658812
1923, Cerrig Llwydion Ref. POP665906
1923, Craig-Y-Duke Ref. POP681157
1900-1901, Pontardawe Ref. RNC808594
1900, Pont-Walby Ref. RNC808686
1947, Morfa Glas Ref. NPO783787
1947, Mount Pleasant Ref. NPO784938
1947, Neath Ref. NPO788161
1947, Sandfields Ref. NPO824964
1947, Pyle Ref. NPO811933
1947, Pont-Walby Ref. NPO808686
1947, Pwll-Y-Glaw Ref. NPO811844
1898, Blaencaerau Ref. RNE643188
1897, Caerhendy Ref. RNE658812
1898, Melincryddan Ref. RNE777839
1898, Neath Ref. RNE788161
1898, Morfa Glas Ref. RNE783787
1905, Lower Brynamman Ref. HOSM52585
1897 - 1914, Pyle Ref. HOSM57344
1923, Ystalyfera Ref. POP876411

Books

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Memories

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Muchalls

My sister and I lived at the other side of the Muchalls crossroads on the road to Cookney, a little way from the village. There we had an idylic childhood of sorts (though we were far from well-off). We had the freedom of the countryside ...Read more

A memory of Muchalls in 1971

School At Burslem Junior Tech

I lived in Blythe Bridge and travelled to school at the Burslem Junior Technical College in Moorland Road, Burslem over a period between 1943 to 1945. The journey by train on the old loop line was a lot of fun. I ...Read more

A memory of Burslem in 1944 by Roy Allen

Ex St Roberts Catholic School Harrogate

Born in Waterloo Street, Harrogate, in early 1940s. Attended above school until left in 1956. Started work at J.S.Driver, grocers on Beulah Street, Stan Wood manager. Remember 'Syncopated Sandy,' playing ...Read more

A memory of Harrogate by Tony Richardson

I Was At Port Regis 1972

I can just about remember my time at the school, it was run by nuns, Sister Sheila rings a bell. I was there with my two brothers, Thomas Keefe and Pandy Keefe. I remember geting the cane for kissing a girl and sneaking ...Read more

A memory of Broadstairs in 1972 by Michael Keefe

Aber/Blaengwynfi Silver Prize Band Thankyou For The Music!

I grew up in Blaengwynfi in the 1950s/60s. My father was Don Davies, and he was band-master during most of those years. He'd joined the band in the 30s when he'd been forced to leave ...Read more

A memory of Blaengwynfi by Dorothy Chambers

James Joseph Irvine (Autobiography) 1911 1990

Stretching over about a mile on the A68 road to Edinburgh from Darlington, lies the small mining town of Tow Law. Approaching it from Elm Park Road Ends, on a clear day, as you pass the various openings in ...Read more

A memory of Tow Law in 1930 by James Irvine

Boyhood Memories

I was born in 89 Abbot Street, just off Sunderland Road, in 1932, then we moved to the Gateshead end of Redheugh Bridge. When the Second World War started we moved to 20 Brussel Street. The Davidson family lived in the flat above ...Read more

A memory of Gateshead in 1940 by Allen Flynn

Lofthouse's Newsagents

So I see it now again after so many years the shop on the corner with that sign Lofthouse's Newsagents above the entrance I went under many times to collect my comics hot from the presses of D.C.Thomson of Dundee: Beano ...Read more

A memory of Worksop by Roger Taylor

Doseley

When my dad Derick John Jones was born in 1944 he lived in a row of houses called Dill Doll Row or Dill Da Row as some people called them, they were situated at Sandy Bank, Doseley, just behind the Cheshire Cheese pub at Doseley. My dad lived ...Read more

A memory of Doseley in 1944 by Angela Mathison

Happy Memories From Avondale Street

I am currently writing up my memories and will add shortly.

A memory of Ynysboeth in 1930 by Dilys Dawson

Captions

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Caption For Torquay, The Strand And Clock Tower 1920

Air raids in the Second World War led to the decline in Torquay harbour's use as a commercial port, though ferries have continued to ply their trade to the Channel Islands from here.

Caption For Teignmouth, Whale Bones 1922

These whale bones were brought to the town by a local trader, a reminder of Teignmouth's importance as a port.

Caption For Newport, High Street 1892

Newport is the commercial capital of the Isle of Wight, its ancient port still busily in use, five miles inland on the River Medina.

Caption For Weymouth, Harbour 1898

After Weymouth Harbour was dredged and improved in 1888, larger ships joined the trade routes between the town and foreign ports.

Caption For Weymouth, St Mary's Street C1955

Apart from its role as resort and port, Weymouth became important as a shopping centre during the last century.

Caption For Newport, High Street 1892

Newport is the commercial capital of the Isle of Wight, its ancient port still busily in use, five miles inland on the River Medina.

Caption For Lymington, The Ferry C1955

Lymington serves as an important access port, offering one of the shortest passages across the Solent to Yarmouth and the Isle of Wight.

Caption For Falmouth, Flushing From Green Bank 1893

Flushing's quays were built by Dutch engineers in the 17th century; with the arrival of the Royal Mail Packets, it became a flourishing port with elegant houses occupied by naval officers.

Caption For St Ives, 1898

For centuries a fishing port, St Ives is today better known for its artistic community.

Caption For Mevagissey, The Harbour C1955

Along with places like Looe, Polperro and St Ives, Mevagissey has long been a fishing port much loved by artists and visitors alike.

Caption For Hull, The Dock Offices 1903

These imposing Dock Offices reinforce Hull's position as a major port.

Caption For Eype, Ships Light's Shop C1955

The thatched roofs of the Ship Light's and Port Cottage lie in the valley at Lower Eype.

Caption For Exmouth, The Pier 1896

Exmouth is still a busy little port, though merchant vessels are now outnumbered by sailing boats. A ferry crosses the Exe from here to the village of Starcross on the opposite bank.

Caption For Gravesend, The Tilbury Ferry 1961

The passenger ferry from the Essex port of Tilbury approaches the Town Pier at the end of its journey across the Thames.

Caption For Maesteg, General View C1955

Llantwit Major stands on the Afon Colhugh, and the place is said to have once been a port.

Caption For Botley, The Market Hall C1955

Improvements have been made to the layout of the Square, and renovations are shortly to be made to the Market Hall.

Caption For Walberswick, 1900

Old age and possibly the fiery enthusiasm of local youths brought the mill to its end shortly after the photograph was taken.

Caption For Southwold, The Harbour Inn C1960

A major rebuilding programme of the harbour began a hundred years ago, and for a few years before the Great War the herring trade flourished; but it was all a short-lived dream.

Caption For Stanhill, Peel's Fold C1955

Peel Fold, situated on the slope of a hill a short distance away from the main road, was originally known as Oldham's Cross.

Caption For Salisbury, The Cathedral, North East 1887

Within the short span of 40 years (AD1220-AD1260) the Cathedral was built uniquely in one Gothic style, Early English.

Caption For Eling, St Mary's Church C1955

A short stroll from the toll bridge brings you to the little church of St Mary's.

Caption For Wrentham, High Street C1955

The two nearest buildings on the left were demolished shortly after this date. The outline can be seen on the end of the Basketwear building.

Caption For Redditch, St Stephen's Parish Church C1950

The local sandstone is not that durable, and St Stephen's has needed more than one restoration in the course of its relatively short life.

Caption For Sevenoaks, High Street C1965

Victorian drinking fountain with its ornate lamps stands isolated in the middle of the intersection, while on the right are branches of the International Stores and the National and Provincial Bank, shortly