Maps

381 maps found.

1897-1898, Broad Oak Ref. RNC650777
1897, Broad Oak Ref. HOSM38996
1901-1902, Oulton Broad Ref. RNC798347
1899-1902, Broad Green Ref. RNC650684
1898-1901, Broad Green Ref. RNC650686
1898-1899, Broad Street Ref. RNC650816
1885, Broad, The Ref. HOSM55117
1899, Broad Street Ref. HOSM38396
1897, Broad Oak Ref. HOSM38998
1885, Broad Oak Ref. HOSM39069
1899, Broad Town Ref. HOSM39002
1897-1898, Broad Ford Ref. RNC650674
1899-1901, Broad Green Ref. RNC650688
1899-1901, Broad Marston Ref. RNC650745
1899-1900, Broad Oak Ref. RNC650768
1897-1909, Broad Oak Ref. RNC650772
1898-1899, Broad Oak Ref. RNC650778
1898-1901, Broad Street Ref. RNC650817
1898-1899, Broad Street Ref. RNC650821
1900-1902, Broad, The Ref. RNC650827

Books

4 books found. Showing results 241 to 4.

Memories

586 memories found. Showing results 101 to 110.

The Down And Up

We went to stay at Plas-Y-Nant, Easter, Whit and Summer every year in the 50s. It was simply wonderful. Yes, I remember Auntie Lena and the whole range of little customs and practices we willingly engaged in. Not the least ...Read more

A memory of Betws Garmon in 1955 by Derek West

Swan Hill And The Swan & Mitre

My family moved to Shortlands, between Bromley and Beckenham, in 1945 when I was a three-year-old. I lived in Shortlands, in Recreation Road, until 1968 when I moved abroad to work. Now, over 40 years later, back in ...Read more

A memory of Bromley by Terry Heard

Dennis Thompson Pictures Of Broad St Parkgate

Both my grandmothers lived around the corner from here in The Green Lane Tavern yard. Michael Thompson here, in Australia, I am interested in selling my dad's original pen & Ink line drawings of Broad Street, Parkgate if you know anyone who may be interested.

A memory of Rawmarsh by Michael Thompson

Driving Out Of Bristol

Centre of road, driving towards the camera in his brand new ivory Ford Consul Mk II reg. 441 AAE is my recently deceased father, Captain G.G.Liles of BOAC (ex-RAF).1920-2006. We lived in Brislington from 1949-1958, until ...Read more

A memory of Bristol in 1957 by John Liles

Jaywick

I have had a long association with Jaywick - I am the organist at St Christopher`s church in Meadow Way. I was approached by Mrs Elsie Coleman (who was steward 'in charge' then) over thirty years ago to do a `temporary stint`. I loved the ...Read more

A memory of Jaywick in 1978 by Allen Warrender

Ode To Wallsend

ODE TO WALLSEND I was born at Wallsend Village green in the heart of Wallsend Town, I spent my childhood in an era great to be around, We all grew up together and played in our back lanes, My cousins and my neighbours in the ...Read more

A memory of Wallsend in 1976 by James Bridgewood

Thinking Of Home.

I lived in Pelaw Place, South Pelaw from 1949 until 1972 when I left to live abroad. Growing up and living in South Pelaw was really fantastic. My mates and I played hide and seek, kicky the tin Block, and loads of other outdoor ...Read more

A memory of South Pelaw by john.gardner

Written While I Can Still Remember .

My name is Bernard Hagon I was born 1933 in city Road maternity home which had a direct hit during the war everybody killed . My parents had the British Empire in Barking Road Plaistow a Taylor Walker’s house just ...Read more

A memory of Calmore by bernard.hagon

My Birth Place

I was born in Coundon in 1949, back then my parents and grandparents lived in William Street which does not exist anymore. My dad and grandad were both called George Gowton; my mother's name was Irene and my Grandma's name ...Read more

A memory of Coundon by Audrey Klueter

Davenham School, Leftwich.

This was my first school, about 1953 I think. I lived on Leftwich Green, Dobells Road and either walked to school or got on the bus - never would be contemplated for a 5 yr old today. I was in love with Elspeth Bell and ...Read more

A memory of Davenham in 1953 by Steve Povall

Captions

453 captions found. Showing results 241 to 264.

Caption For Letchworth Garden City, Leys Avenue 1924

Here we see the broad sweep of the garden city's main street looking west, with a wide assortment of businesses lining the wide tree-lined pavements.

Caption For West Bay, From The West 1902

Looking along the broad sweep of Lyme Bay toward the eminence of Barton Cliff, with the protective harbour walls jutting out to sea, and the signal mast of the coastguard station clearly visible.

Caption For Barnstaple, Bridge 1890

The Long Bridge over the broad waters of the River Taw was certainly built by 1300, but it may be a hundred years or more older.

Caption For Sandringham, The House 1896

This exquisite royal estate was purchased by Queen Victoria for her beloved Prince of Wales in 1861.

Caption For Horstead, The Mill 1902

Even when fully laden, such wherries would only draw a little over two feet of water, making them the perfect vessels for navigating the shallow waters of the Broads.

Caption For Staines, The River 1907

The enduring attraction of the River Thames to both Victorians and Edwardians is apparent on this broad bend, where the strolling figures on the tree-lined towpath are counter-pointed by those taking their

Caption For Bingley, Boating On The Aire 1923

The River Aire cuts a winding course through broad pastures, stony valleys and bustling industrial areas on its way to join the Ouse and the open sea at Asselby Island.

Caption For Martham, The Staithe C1960

Parent swans with three cygnets are a common sight on the Broads rivers, but many are killed by flying into overhead electricity wires.

Caption For Leeds, Woodhouse Moor 1897

This broad space was turned into a public park in 1840.

Caption For Leeds, Woodhouse Moor 1897

This broad space was turned into a public park in 1840.

Caption For Brighton, Old Steine 1902

The Old Steine (pronounced 'steen') is the traditional centre of Brighton - in earlier times it was a broad grassy valley where fishermen dried their nets.

Caption For Warminster, High Street From St Lawrence's C1965

Its main broad street winds gracefully round towards the western reaches of the town.

Caption For Leeds, The Parkinson Building C1960

This building, which was part of Leeds University, was designed by T A Lodge and opened in 1951.

Caption For Cullompton, Exeter Road 2003

The long, broad street winds through this attractive market town, that sits in the valley of the River Culm alongside the busy M5 motorway.

Caption For Dunster, The Yarn Market C1955

It was built in 1601 for the sale of the broad and heavy woollen cloths known as Dunsters.

Caption For March, The Fountain C1955

This ornate fountain was erected in 1912 and cost £180; it was the subject of much public debate.

Caption For Appledore, The Village C1955

On the edge of Romney Marsh, this village, with its broad street, was once a flourishing seaport and shipbuilding centre; it was captured by the Danes with a fleet of 250 ships in the 9th century.

Caption For Redcar, The Promenade 1923

They are ten miles in length and a mile broad at low water, and they have been characterised as 'smooth as velvet, yet so firm that neither horse not man leave their imprint on them as they tread the strand

Caption For Horstead, The Mill 1902

Fully laden, such wherries would only draw a little over two feet, making them the perfect vessels for navigating the shallow waters of the Broads.

Caption For Holt, High Street 1896

Holt, between Fakenham and Cromer, boasts a wealth of fine Georgian houses, which huddle haphazardly around its broad market place.

Caption For Lerryn, The River 2003

Here we see that the tide has surged up the River Fowey and has filled the broad, tree-lined River Lerryn.

Caption For Headcorn, High Street C1955

Headcorn stands on the River Beult and is a large village with a single broad, straggling street.

Caption For Colwyn Bay, The Pier Pavilion 1900

Restoration of the by-then derelict pier began in 1996.

Caption For Troutbeck, Kirkstone Pass C1870

The photographer was looking south towards Troutbeck, with the shoulder of Broad End on the left.