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Photos

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Maps

181,031 maps found.

1895, Ranmore Common Ref. HOSM57534
1896 - 1906, Martin Ref. HOSM53270
1850 - 1890, Aike Ref. HOSM35693
1888, Burton Fleming Ref. HOSM39700
1888 - 1891, Harpham Ref. HOSM47685
1890 - 1909, Nunkeeling Ref. HOSM55461
1883 - 1884, Hadley Ref. HOSM47330
1883 - 1884, Phepson Ref. HOSM56590
1876, Peakley Hill Ref. HOSM56199
1901, Ruardean Hill Ref. HOSM58237
1881 - 1901, Dudley Ref. HOSM34446
1881 - 1900, Himley Ref. HOSM48591
1902 - 1903, Exebridge Ref. HOSM45029
1902, Pixton Park Ref. HOSM56731
1895 - 1896, Great Dunmow Ref. HOSM44019
1895, Great Canfield Ref. HOSM46843
1896, Great Easton Ref. HOSM46975
1895, Margaret Roding Ref. HOSM53150
1881 - 1882, Harlington Ref. HOSM47661
1895 - 1896, Brancepeth Ref. HOSM38760

Books

442 books found. Showing results 17,401 to 17,424.

Memories

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Tarrymount Farm South Of Clochan

Tarrymount is/was a farm of about 75 acres, situated in the Braes of Enzie. My grandfather, Robert Urquhart, was Grieve on the farm. In April 1941 a German aircraft dropped a bomb which exploded  on the farmland. A ...Read more

A memory of Clochan in 1930 by R Urquhart

Urquharts At Grange Banffshire Scotland

Robert (Bob) and Margaret (Maggie) Urquhart left the Parish of Boharm for the Parish of Grange, about 1916. They possibly had more than one address in the Parish, according to what I have learned. ...Read more

A memory of Grange by R Urquhart

Do You Know Tony And Roberta Williams Of Nefyn

My memorys of Nefyn: Our family used to stay on a caravan site just outside Nefyn village up by the little garage and football pitch. We came from Liverpool, and me and my sisters Ann and Tereasa and ...Read more

A memory of Nefyn in 1967 by Ronnie Proffitt

Dancing At Neros

In 1977 I was the Wrigleys rep, I was 21. I stayed in Hayling Island Holiday Inn, being from the Watford area. I was in charge of Fine Fare, Southsea. I used to drive into Portsmouth and dance at Neros. Great Memories. My week ...Read more

A memory of Portsmouth in 1977 by Paul Croft

Us Army 167th Signal Photo Company

The US Army 167th Signal Photo Company was stationed in Mobberley in Nissen huts from August 1st to Sptember 1st 1944. Among other activities they used to go in the pub "Bird in Hand" which still exist today. They ...Read more

A memory of Mobberley in 1944 by Olivier Herlin

Slamannan Stirlingshire

"I left for London. Bill left for a place called Slamannan. Walter left for Leicester and all three of us became Policemen." William Dey Urquhart, known as Willie or Bill. Policeman at Falkirk, Stirlingshire. Born 'Calternach', Boharm, Banffshire, 4th August, 1911. Died At Falkirk, 25 January 1983.

A memory of Slamannan in 1930 by R Urquhart

Kirkton Of Bourtie Aberdeenshire Scotland

My grandfather, Robert Urquhart, was born at Mosside of Longfolds, in the parish of Bourtie, 11th January 1874. His parents were James Urquhart and Mary Ann Urquhart, nee Jackson. Mary Ann died 20th ...Read more

A memory of Kirkton of Bourtie in 1870 by R Urquhart

The Train That Crossed The Street

From my childhood in Welshpool in the 1940s and 50s I have fond memories of the little steam train which crossed over Church Street, originally on a daily basis then later on Mondays only, carrying livestock from ...Read more

A memory of Welshpool in 1940 by Patricia Owen

Childhood Memories Of The Village Pond

My friends and I spent many hours catching Sticklebacks in the pond. A fishing net cost tuppence in those days and was regarded as a lot of money but worth every penny. After the war it was so sad to see the pond gradually disappearing and like so many other childhood memories just fading away.

A memory of Chalfont St Giles in 1930 by William Taylor

Place Of Birth

I was born in Templecombe hospital on 4th May 1949, and lived in Cucklington village. Unfortunately I have lost my birth certificate. Can anyone suggest where I might have been registered so that I can obtain a copy of my birth certificate. I need this to obtain my pension. Many thanks.

A memory of Templecombe in 1949 by Keith Baker

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Captions

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Caption For Twycross, The Village C1955

The cafe is not overburdened with custom, and the road to the zoo, about two miles further on, awaits a surge of traffic, as does the Curzon Arms, at the road junction.

Caption For Bishop's Waltham, C1955

The Mill C1960 Izaak Walton fished here in the Meon, reflecting that the valley 'exceeds all England for swift, shallow, clear, pleasant brooks and store of trout'.

Caption For Chalford, The Golden Valley 1910

The Frome Valley, dotted with mills and with the Thames and Severn Canal running through it, has long been a centre of industry. Chalford itself stands on the steep north bank.

Caption For Monsal Dale, The Viaduct C1955

The line closed north of Matlock and south of Chinley in 1968. Central station is now Manchester's G-Mex Centre.

Caption For Worcester, College Yard 1925

The charnel house used to stand here and centuries of burials caused the ground to rise by 4 feet so that one had to descend steps to enter the cathedral.

Caption For Devizes, St Mary's Church, Interior 1898

A monument of John Garth is dated 1761: it is a portrait bust in an oval medallion hanging from an obelisk.

Caption For Caister On Sea, The Holiday Camp C1955

The chalets were spartan, but there was the certainty of meeting new friends as well as a plethora of free activities. A good time was assured for all.

Caption For York, The Castle, The Old Prison C1885

He was using the name of Palmer, and it was not until he was imprisoned that his true identity was discovered.

Caption For Edinburgh, Princes Street 1897

At the turn of the 20th century Princes Street boasted a number of hotels. The most expensive to stay at was the North British at Waverley Station.

Caption For Southampton, Bargate 1908

Characterised by pointed arches and fine stonework, the old gate is also renowned for its statue of George III gazing down the High Street, dressed as a Roman and wearing a toga.

Caption For Southampton, Westgate 1908

The timber-framed Tudor House, one of the city's finest buildings, dates back to about 1500, and has hardly changed at all since this photograph was taken.

Caption For Grantham, Westgate 1904

Most of the buildings in this view survive, and even the painted lettering on Atlas House can be seen through later paint.

Caption For Tealby, Bayons Manor C1955

Bayons Manor was built by the uncle of Lincolnshire's famous son, Alfred Lord Tennyson.

Caption For Greystoke, Castle 1893

The original pele tower erected by William, Lord Greystoke in 1353 can be seen here at the rear of the building.

Caption For Ospringe, The Church Of St Peter And St Paul 1892

The church of St Peter and St Paul is like many churches built in Norman times - it is situated near a spring. This adds 'purity' to the Christian message.

Caption For Seal Chart, The Church 1901

The church of St Lawrence was built in 1867. It is situated next to the primary school in wooded country on the chart ('la chert' means 'common').

Caption For Minster In Thanet, The Square C1955

A good strong 'Maid of Kent' carries her shopping home, right, while the pedestrians, left, look as if they would rather wait for the bus!

Caption For Castle Bromwich, Hurst Lane C1965

From the late 19th century the agricultural estates of Castle Bromwich were sold off for house building to accommodate overspill.

Caption For Shirley, Stanway Road C1965

Stanway Road was created in the 1930s along with several other roads in the area, and is absolutely typical of the development which took place at that time.

Caption For Lechlade, The Convent Of St Clotilde C1960

George Milward went bankrupt in 1886, and after changing hands a number of times, Lechlade Manor was sold to the nuns of St Clotilde in 1939. The house remained a girls' boarding school until 1997.

Caption For London, Trafalgar Square C1960

Back into Whitehall, our tour continues north to Trafalgar Square, which was laid out in the 1820s; numerous houses in front of St Martin-in-the-Fields church were demolished.

Caption For Morecambe, The Central Pier 1888

Here, carriages wait to take passengers along the seafront or to the nearby small, inland villages of Bare and Torrisholme.

Caption For Rochdale, Newgate C1910

This picture is, perhaps, more representative of working-class Rochdale and shows telephone wires and electric tram cables strung like knitting above the street.

Caption For Fleetwood, The Harbour 1894

Linked by rail to Euston, Fleetwood developed as a major port, handling passengers and cargo bound for Ireland, the Isle of Man and Glasgow.