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Memories

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Good Old Days

I lived at 20 Brassington Street. I was born in 1962 and went to Trafford Road School. I would love to hear from someone who maybe lived in our street, or was in Miss Anderson's class. Happy memories of Salford back then, my nanna lived in Robert Hall Street.

A memory of Salford by Andrea Mc Geechan

Doon Street, Humber Street Memories

1956, I was brought up in Doon Street, Kirkdale, along with my 3 brothers and 5 sisters. We all went to St John's School, where we had Father Hopkins and Sister Mary Francis, we used to call them the dragons. If ...Read more

A memory of Liverpool in 1954

Martin Street

I remember S C Cummins quite well, their factory was close to the corner of (I believe) William Street. My grandparents lived at 55 Martin Street for many years and my aunty lived on Earle Street. My uncle lived on William Street and ...Read more

A memory of Crewe in 1970 by Raymond Kennedy

Born In Greatfields Road In 1952.

Went to Eastbury School, Dawson Ave. Was friends with Joan Petchey, Jane Peterson, Joan Palmer, Wendy Roberts, Doreen Spooner, Janice Bridgeman,Linda Etty, Heather Saint. Now live on Canvey Island as do Doreen and ...Read more

A memory of Barking in 1966 by Kathleen Perry Nee Martin

Ann Street Memories

Having been born in Ann Street in 1962, my memories of the surrounding area are quite vivid, including Waddles Foundry; the metal beating from the works would often wake me in the morning. It was on land just behind the Bull pub, ...Read more

A memory of Llanelli in 1969 by Julie Hart

Jellalabad

We lived here for 3 years when my husband was stationed at Tidworth. Nice memories of a very funny old army quarter. I remember locally we army wives called them Coronation Street.

A memory of South Tidworth in 1975

1975 Till 1995

I grew up in Noggsy during the 70s 80s - Glassonby Cres, Rushmere Rd, Lewisham. All the places we could of been, Norris Green was the best. St Tessys School vs Welly Broard Sq vs every one else. We overcame addiction ...Read more

A memory of Norris Green in 1870 by Ian Hughes

Ve Party Derley Rd

This was a year that the war finished, my sister and I had not long returned home from Nottingham having been evacuated to avoid the V 2"s. I remember that tables had been set up in the middle of the street and food appeared ...Read more

A memory of Southall in 1945 by David Fuller

Margate Rd Grimethorpe

Hello My great grand parents lived at 84 Margate St, Grimethorpe ( in the 1920's I think). Does anyone know if the street still exists? If so is there any info about it? Thanks Di Canberra Australia

A memory of Grimethorpe in 1920 by Di Herbert

Uxbridge, Windsor Street

I had forgotten Suiters 'quirky' cash system but I do remember another store called Manettas which was to the right of Uxbridge station. In 1966 it caused an uproar in town as it displayed a topless dress, which was the ...Read more

A memory of Uxbridge by Kathy Mc Nally

Captions

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Caption For St Ives, Dick's Hill 1922

A view down Fish Street, known also as Dick's Hill, looking towards the harbour. The view is very different today.

Caption For Heckmondwike, Market Street C1955

The pavements of Market Street were crowded with pram-pushing mothers shopping for the week's provisions.

Caption For Moorsholm, The Church C1960

A substantial stone building of pleasing proportions, with a matching boundary wall, St Mary's Church was built in 1892 and stands on the High Street.

Caption For Newport, High Street 1892

Some historians have suggested that the town is Roman in origin, given its straight streets and regular layout.

Caption For Combe Martin, 1930

Tucked away among 'surroundings that are indescribably beautiful', boats nestle in the placid harbour waters of this picturesque village with its long, straggling street.

Caption For Cheltenham, Lower High Street C1955

Regency society eventually found lodgings in the High Street to be too modest for their social requirements.

Caption For Barrow Upon Soar, High Street C1965

The rather barren appearance of the High Street exemplified in this photograph sets the tenor of this large mainly red-brick village.

Caption For Canterbury, St John's Hospital Gateway 1898

Here we see the half-timbered gatehouse of the Hospital of St John, founded by Archbishop Lanfranc in 1084 and the second oldest medieval almshouse in England, which stands in Northgate Street, outside

Caption For Larne, Main Street C1890

A party of three carriages of sightseers await to depart from Larne Main Street.

Caption For York, Station And Hotel 1909

Much of the street plan was changed. One example was that Thieves Lane became Station Road.

Caption For Frimley, 1901

The White Hart has dominated the High Street, allegedly since the middle of the 16th century.

Caption For Chippenham, High Street C1955

Another view of the High Street, looking in the opposite direction. The ornate building on the left is no longer The Chippenham Co-operative Society, but a department store.

Caption For Hawkshead, Village Post Office 1896

The grey slate walls of the buildings and cobbled streets are typical of many Lakeland villages. On the wall alongside the door are display boards advertising Frith & Co local photographs.

Caption For Launceston, High Street C1960

On the left-hand side of the street, the building with the bay window, once the Castle Hotel and then the Co-op, is now Mackays clothing; while the premises to the right, occupied for many years by Folley's

Caption For Reigate, Bell Street 1936

Bell Street runs south from the main cross roads. The Ancient House Bookshop on the right hand side is little changed today, although the wonderful metal sign for Reigate Garage has now disappeared.

Caption For Hertford, Maidenhead Street 1922

This is one of the major shopping streets of the county town, with the entrance to Pratt's fancy goods store draped with a variety of baskets and bags.

Caption For Southport, Lord Street C1960

Even though there are no leaves on the trees, Lord Street is still busy; as at Blackpool, trippers visit all year round.

Caption For Plymouth, Union Street 1904

Union Street was more fortunate than many of its neighbours and escaped the worst of the bombing. This view shows the tram tracks that spread along the city's main thoroughfares.

Caption For Honiton, High Street C1960

The High Street again, and a much busier scene is shown. The road is the A30 London to the west of England road which, even in 1955, could become horribly congested, especially at summer weekends.

Caption For Exmouth, Rolle Street 1895

Rolle Street was named after the prominent family that lived at nearby Bicton House.

Caption For Epping, High Street C1955

This is a wide street, narrowing towards the end. The ancient Black Lion Hotel stands on the left. Awnings protect many of the shop fronts.

Caption For Great Sampford, The High Street C1955

This narrow road hardly looks like a high street! On the side of the house facing us is the date 1595. Behind the trees on the left is the church of St Michael.

Caption For Whitworth, The Memorial Park 1951

The cenotaph can be seen to the left of centre of the park, which is on Market Street. The memorial is dedicated to Whitworth men who died in the two World Wars.

Caption For Lechlade, High Street C1955

The mix of shops and inns and residential houses in the High Street continues right through Lechlade, which grew up as a medieval market centre.