Maps

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Memories

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Dunstaffnage The War Years 1942 45

In 1942 aged 5 due to my father being a shipwright in the Portsmouth Dockyard he was transferred to a satellite dockyard at Dunstaffnage where we stayed as a family until the war finished and we then moved back to ...Read more

A memory of Oban in 1942 by Brian Woodward

History From 1954

My mother and father lived in Downton, Wilts, and my brother and I joined the Royal Marines, and were in 'A' Troop, 40 Commando. I became the Light Welter Weight Champion of the Royal Marines when I was a recruit at ...Read more

A memory of Charlton All Saints by Raymond Pidgley

The Mining Community

Although I no longer live in Northumberland, I still have a soft spot for North Broomhill. I was born in School Row in 1943. From there we moved to Coronation Terrace in 1947 which was a complex of rudimentary row of two ...Read more

A memory of North Seaton in 1940 by Albert Taylor

Loyal Order Of Moose

I would very much like to catch up with any members of the L O o M from the Paignton branch of that time, also any members of the Federation of Master Builders Torbay branch of which I was president in the mid 70s, in particular ...Read more

A memory of Paignton in 1959 by Tony Harper

Great Grandfather's Naval Service

My great-grandfather John King served as an AB on HMS 'Royal Adelaide' from 11th August 1867 to 12th May 1868. His service record was marked 'Shore C S expired'. He joined the navy in 1856 aged 15 years and 9 ...Read more

A memory of Devonport in 1860 by James Sullivan

Cirencester Abbey Woodchopping Competitions

My Father, Ken Mclennan, was in a Forestry Regiment of the Royal Australian Engineers posted to Scotland at the outbreak of WWII, prior to being deployed to New Guinea to fight the Japanese. Whilst in ...Read more

A memory of Cirencester in 1940 by Scott Mc Lennan

The Original Slum

In order to accommodate an addition to the family, my parents decided to move into an upstairs flat in Parker Street, Byker. The flat consisted of 3 bedrooms, a sitting room and a small room with a sink and gas cooker which served as ...Read more

A memory of Byker in 1957 by Arthur Barnes

Memories Of My Childhood In Rossington.

My story starts on the 1st of March 1950, the date of my birth at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.  My parents Jack & Mary Flather lived in Old Rossington at 65 Haigh Crescent, living with relatives (Guy) ...Read more

A memory of New Rossington in 1950 by Sandra Faulkner

St Mary Chuch

I live in the USA, but my home was St Marychurch, a special place run by Catholic nuns during World War 2.  I was barely two years old, and I was brought there with my five-year-old sister by my aunt, because my father was killed ...Read more

A memory of St Marychurch in 1943 by June Gatewood

Eckington Parish Church

I grew up in Eckington in the 1950s and 1960s. My father, Emerson, and his father, John Henry, were coal merchants in the village. My father was a member of many church activities in his youth as well as being a brass ...Read more

A memory of Eckington in 1958 by Peter Argyle

Captions

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Caption For Kegworth, St Andrew's Church C1965

The church is built of a grey sandstone; the scraping of the interior has left it somewhat dull, but relieved by the royal arms dated 1684 above the chancel arch.

Caption For Hythe, The Canal 1899

The Royal Military Canal was constructed in the early 19th century; its purpose was to transport military personnel along the most vulnerable stretch of Kent's coast in the event of a French

Caption For Ollerton, Sherwood Forest C1955

As early as the 10th century, this vast tract of wooded landscape was known as 'sher wood', meaning 'the wood belonging to the county or shire', and by the 12th century it was a royal forest subject

Caption For Ramsgate, The Harbour From West Cliff 1887

Opposite the police station is the Alexandra public house, and to its left the Castle and Royal Oak hotels, both registered in the 1770 rate book.

Caption For Southport, Kings Gardens 1921

Of local hotels, the RAC- and AA-listed Royal (Birkdale) was the biggest, with 220 beds and garaging for 35 automobiles. The Victoria is listed as having 100 beds and garaging for 5 cars.

Caption For Lyme Regis, From West 1890

The factory site became a Royal Air Force base for operating air-sea rescue craft and bombing range launches during the Second World War.

Caption For Charmouth, The Beach 1900

Here a Royal Air Force coastal radar station slipped down the cliffs on 14 May 1942. Its concrete and brick remains are entombed in the undercliff.

Caption For Henley On Thames, The Promenade C1965

We start in Marshmill Meadows park, and then go past Hobbs and Sons' southern boatyard and chandlery, with the Salter's Steamers 'Goring' taking on 1950s passengers, and Royal Mansions, once an hotel

Caption For Cowes, From The Pier 1908

Almost next door is the Royal London Yacht Club, which was formed in London in 1878. Part of this classical building was the home of Dr Hoffmeister, surgeon to Queen Victoria.

Caption For Lytham, Lytham Hall 1894

Lytham Hall then passed into the hands of the Guardian Royal Exchange insurance company.

Caption For Manchester, Piccadilly 1895

Horse-drawn ambulances, taxi cabs, flat wagons, and even a horse bus were used to convey the patients down to the new Royal Infirmary on Oxford Road.

Caption For St Briavels, Chepstow Road C1955

In the days when the Forest of Dean was a Royal hunting ground, St Briavels was its administrative center; the legacy of this former importance continues to the present time.

Caption For Arundel, Castle 1906

Robert de Belesme is thought to have begun building the circular stone shell keep; the work continued under Henry I and Henry II after Arundel had become a royal fortress.

Caption For Lickey, The Woods C1965

It was Royal Forest for a time, but it was confirmed as common land by Edward I.

Caption For Donaghadee, Beach 1897

A busy port became the Royal Mail route, and then came the beautifully-engineered harbour and a lighthouse. That was nearly 80 years before this photograph was taken, and it was the days of sail.

Caption For Dunstable, Priory Church C1955

Regular royal visits and jousting tournaments added to the attraction of being sited close to the crossroads of the Watling Street and the Icknield Way.

Caption For Cockfosters, The College, Trent Park C1965

Enclosed from Enfield Chase in 1777, and acquired by royal physician Sir Richard Jebb, Trent Park covered some two hundred acres.

Caption For Lenham, The Limes C1960

Queen Anne stayed here in 1704, and her royal coat of arms is displayed above the front door. The church is partly Early?English but mostly 14th century, with nave, aisles and two chancels.

Caption For Kilburn, The Village Centre C1965

Land around here was once one of the royal hunting grounds. The White Horse, a chalk hill figure, was carved in 1857. It is still a major attraction and can be seen for miles.

Caption For New Rossington, Queen Mary's Road C1950

This small town was built in a radial pattern, and soon contained all the ingredients of urban life - the Co-op opened in 1915, the Royal Hotel (right) in 1921, and the Methodist church beyond it in

Caption For Tenby, Parish Church 1890

Note the painted wooden Manchester Warehouse Co. sign under the chimneys on the left, the ladder against the building further up the street, and the Royal Gatehouse Hotel carriage on the right

Caption For Fishguard, The Square 1959

The Royal Oak, part of which can be seen on the right has the claim to fame of reputedly being the place in which the official surrender of the invasion was signed on 22 February 1797.

Caption For Waltham, The Mill C1960

That night they see a ray of light shining out of the baby's mouth as he sleeps, and they discover a royal birthmark on his shoulder.

Caption For Loughborough, Cattle Market 1949

Lights were also blazing at the Theatre Royal in Market Street and at the Empire cinema in the Cattle Market.