Places
10 places found.
Those places high-lighted have photos. All locations may have maps, books and memories.
Photos
33 photos found. Showing results 101 to 33.
Maps
110 maps found.
Books
Sorry, no books were found that related to your search.
Memories
91 memories found. Showing results 51 to 60.
Bristol University Facts
While Bristol may be better known nowadays for being home to Wallace and Gromit than to a top-class university, its college has gained a reputation as a science leader, particularly in medicine and engineering. Founded in ...Read more
A memory of Bristol by
Early Days
I was born at Mobby House, Wyke Champflower, in 1939, my father was a farm hand. We moved to Hill House Farm, when I was 6years old, so that my mother could work in the dairy, where the cheese making was done. We moved from the ...Read more
A memory of Wyke Champflower in 1940 by
Ushers Shop
I have always known it as Ushers, although I remember it being run by a Mr. Fisher who has a teenage daughter who had a pony....I remember her being very kind to me when I was a little girl. I remember her singing a song ...Read more
A memory of St Martins in 1960 by
Child Of The Butler/Cook
As a child I grew up close to Biddulph Old Hall and spent many hours playing around it and listening to stories of an old lady who was a neighbour and who had grown up at Biddulp Old Hall as the child of the Butler/Cook. She ...Read more
A memory of Biddulph in 1890 by
Mobby House
I have lived at Mobby House, Wyke Champflower for 25 years and was interested to read that Audrey O'Halloran was born there. The name of the house has always been a talking point, perhaps Audrey could shed some light on the ...Read more
A memory of Wyke Champflower in 1984 by
Camping In Bontddu
I spent most of my summers camping in Bontddu at the camp site Tyddyn Du, with my Nan (Kate), Billy and my Aunts and Uncles. Every bank holiday and our two week holidays were spent there. Myself and my cousin Robert, must have ...Read more
A memory of Bontddu in 1975 by
Old Days
This is what we always called Fivo or the proper name was Five Lane Ends. Some people just called it Skellow with it being the next village. The garage is on the left just out of shot - I remember that being run by Elaine & Pat, and ...Read more
A memory of Skellow in 1975 by
Gobowen Junior School
I went to Gobowen School from about 1964-1970. I lived in Hengoed, and when I first started school in Gobowen, my mum used to take me and collect me on the back of her bike. As I got older, I walked down Trewern Lane and cut ...Read more
A memory of Gobowen in 1966 by
Summer Hols
Does anyone remember going down the Sarn to play in the river? I went with my Aunty Edna and cousins Deanna, Desmond and Pauline Dyke in school holidays.
A memory of Caergwrle by
Glorious Days In Saltfleet
Following on from my cousin Mick Packwood's memories of Saltfleet in the 1970s, I would like to add mine. Life there was pretty simple as I guess most places were during that period. Fishing was the main pastime during ...Read more
A memory of Saltfleet in 1971 by
Captions
137 captions found. Showing results 121 to 144.
The canal also served a second purpose as a defensive dyke, though it is hard to see it as much of an obstacle to an army that would have already crossed the Channel!
This structure, and the surrounding curtain wall, was built by Henry II in the 12th century at a cost of £7000, but the first fortifications were constructed by King Harold in 1064.
Saltwood dates back to at least the year 833, when it is mentioned as a land grant by King Egbert.
This structure, and the surrounding curtain wall, was built by Henry II in the 12th century at a cost of £7000, but the first fortifications were constructed by King Harold in 1064.
In 1215 it was occupied by French troops and besieged by King John in person; the French withdrew on the accession of Henry III.
Here, at Over, the mill was employed in grinding corn; it should not be confused with many others that were, in essence, used for pumping the drains and dykes.
At the time of Domesday it was held by King William himself - before 1066, it was included in Earl Harold's estates as part of Hitchin.
The monument is by King. William Salmon, 1826, is remembered by a Grecian youth standing by a column, by Baily.
The Central Library was opened by King George V in 1934, and it was then the largest public library in the country.
Rochester was besieged by King John in 1215 after Archbishop Langton had refused to surrender the fortress to the bishop of Winchester.
The First World War held up the work, and it was finally officially opened by King George V on 8 October 1921, nearly thirty years after the plans were first put forward.
The centre of the bridge marks the boundary of the West Riding and the Ainstey of York - a grant of land by King John to the city that contained some twenty villages.
High society joined the throng, culminating in the visit by King George III and Queen Charlotte in 1788. The Duke of Wellington came to partake, and recommended the water to his officers.
High society joined the throng, culminating in the visit by King George III and Queen Charlotte in 1788. The Duke of Wellington came to partake, and recommended the water to his officers.
Several of the pictures were taken in 1929, a year which saw the commemoration of the sixth centenary of the Richmond charter granted in 1329 by King Edward III, but none of this pageantry is
Several of the pictures were taken in 1929, a year which saw the commemoration of the sixth centenary of the Richmond charter granted in 1329 by King Edward III, but none of this pageantry is
The house was designed by the eminent architect, Walter Brierley of York (who also designed Dyke Nook, the home of the Blake family on Whalley Road).
Places (10)
Photos (33)
Memories (91)
Books (0)
Maps (110)
