Maps

181,031 maps found.

1906, Tuebrook Ref. HOSM62574
1892, Hartshead Ref. HOSM47749
1886, Llan Ref. HOSM51718
1886, Pennant Ref. HOSM56360
1885, Cwmifor Ref. HOSM42732
Cynghordy Hall, 1904, Cynghordy Ref. HOSM42763
1902, Yr Allt Ref. HOSM43327
1887, Gwystre Ref. HOSM47293
1888, Llananno Ref. HOSM51826
1899, Llanrhos Ref. HOSM51957
1911, Mochdre Ref. HOSM51898
1904, Blaencelyn Ref. HOSM38016
1904, Caerwedros Ref. HOSM39785
1887, Penrhiw-Llan Ref. HOSM56398
1904, Sarnau Ref. HOSM58560
1887, Saron Ref. HOSM58565
1905, Cwmgwili Ref. HOSM42825
1905, Morfa Ref. HOSM54178
1888, Glan Gors Ref. HOSM40462
1898, Berwyn Ref. HOSM37652

Books

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Memories

29,068 memories found. Showing results 1,061 to 1,070.

Moston

My grandparents, Horald and Edith Hughes, lived in Moston Cottage, Booley. Also living in the cottage were 3 of their sons; John, Douglas and Tony. My father, Basil, was no longer living at home. John and Douglas worked on the ...Read more

A memory of Moston in 1957 by Liz Proudman

When We Were Kids: Part 2

My Name is William Speirs, in the 1940's we moved from Bellshill Lanarkshire to live in Fishcross, Alloa, Clackmananshire, Scotland. This is a short story about when we were kids in Fishcross from about 1946 till I left ...Read more

A memory of Fishcross in 1950 by William Speirs

The Dry Ponds

As a lad I can remember walking with `our gang` across from the High Street side of the ponds, under North Street bridge & walking out under the chain on the West Street end on the other side of the war memorial. We went there ...Read more

A memory of Carshalton in 1940 by Tony Arkell

My Birthplace

I was born at Orchard Bakery Cottages which is beyond the trees to the right of this photo. Many generations of my family attended the school. My great Aunt May (Skilton) in the early 1900s; various of my Uncles (Pat & ...Read more

A memory of Holmwood Corner in 1958 by Maggi Mc Lear

The Clock Tower

I lived in Corby between the ages of 2 and 4. We lived in the brand new flats opposite the shops. There was a large car park and I have memories of the communal washing lines and going with mum to hang the washing. From the kitchen ...Read more

A memory of Corby in 1965 by Selina Kerindi

Memories Of Council Estate And Football

My family moved to the council estate in Elstree in the mid sixties. I used to play football on the pitch opposite Hill House, now sadly a new housing estate. Robert Stores for groceries, the aptly named ...Read more

A memory of Elstree in 1967 by Geoff Gwillym

Aston Terrace

I was born in Aston Terrace in 1954 and remember running to the bridge to see the steam trains and also the big slag heap that my brothers used to slide down. I also remember the gas man that used to light the street gas lamps outside ...Read more

A memory of Aston in 1954

Bankfield School

I went to Bankfield School. I left in 1975 and my best friend was Alma Knowles. Don't know what became of Alma as we lost contact. I would love to see her again to catch up on old times, she may be married so I don't know how ...Read more

A memory of Liverpool by Karen Wright

Living In Flitwick

We moved to Flitwick at the end of 1986. The cottage we bought at the bottom of Kings Road used to be the old baptist chapel, which we were told was built in the late 1800's. When we purchased it, it already had been converted. ...Read more

A memory of Flitwick in 1987 by Barbara Catling

Meal At The Dover Stage.

When my grandfather came down from Liverpool to visit me and my parents in '59, we went for a meal at the Dover Stage. It was one of the most delicious, satisfying meals I've ever had. Can still remember the sense of the taste now, even though I can't remember what the meal consisted of!

A memory of Dover by John Dixon

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Captions

29,395 captions found. Showing results 2,545 to 2,568.

Caption For Barry, Watchtower Bay 1899

The large building on the right is the HQ of the former Barry Rowing Club, which was one of the oldest sporting clubs in Barry.

Caption For Saltburn By The Sea, Station Street C1955

We are looking in the opposite direction to S51047 towards Albion Terrace, with the Queen Hotel and the Primitive Methodist church just visible on the left-hand side of the street.

Caption For Minehead, The Plume Of Feathers Hotel 1892

Today, all that remains of the Plume of Feathers is the stableyard, now used as garages, which can be seen from Tythings Court.

Caption For Canford Magna, The Manor C1886

Canford Manor, not far from Wimborne, dates from the early years of the 19th century, though it stands on the site of an ancient house which once belonged to the Earls of Salisbury.

Caption For Kendal, The Castle 1896

Katherine Parr, Henry VIII's sixth and surviving wife, was born here in 1512; at that time the castle was in the hands of Sir Thomas Parr.

Caption For Amble, Queen Street C1965

The street was developed during the 1830s as the town grew in response to the construction of the harbour for the export of coal.

Caption For Great Parndon, The Church Of St Mary The Virgin C1960

King Harold was the founder of Waltham Abbey.

Caption For Gloucester, The Cathedral, The South Porch 1891

Here we see a closer view of the south porch, displaying carved figures of King Osric and Abbot Serlo on either side of the entrance.

Caption For Alum Bay, The Beach C1955

The coloured cliffs of Alum Bay are one of the most enduring sights on the Isle of Wight as far as visitors are concerned.

Caption For Helensburgh, Colquhoun Square 1901

The square is named after the founder of the burgh.

Caption For Bamford, Derwent Valley Reservoir And Howden Dam C1965

This fine view of the Howden Dam, with the forbidding moorland of Bleaklow beyond, is taken from Abbey Bank, on the edge of the Howden Moors.

Caption For Stanford Bridge, The Bridge And Mill Farm C1955

A bronze tablet removed from an earlier bridge reads: 'Pray for Humfrey Pakynton Esquyer borne in Stanford which payde for ye workemanshepe and makyng of this brygg the whiche was rered & made the first

Caption For Southend On Sea, Undercliff Gardens C1955

This, it was claimed, gave the benefit of the health- giving rays of the sun to those sitting behind its protection.Walkers could stand on the roof of the shelter to enjoy the view.

Caption For Old Hunstanton, Old Elms, Ringstead Downs 1896

This spot is beloved of tobogganers in the snow and strollers the rest of the year.

Caption For Burton Bradstock, C1955

The cliff line of Dorset breaks to give access to a small cove and the village of Burton Bradstock, with the River Bride gurgling away to the end of Chesil Beach.

Caption For Chelwood Gate, Ashdown Forest, Beaconsfield Road 1928

Chelwood Gate stands at the site of one of the old 'gates' into the medi- eval royal hunting forest of Ashdown.

Caption For Kendal, The County Hotel 1924

The County Hotel is one of the main hotels in the centre of Kendal and dominates this part of the old town, whose wealth was founded on the woollen and textile industries.

Caption For Dumpton Gap, 1894

To the east of Margate, and south of Foreness Point, Kingsgate Bay is marked by this gap in the cliffs.

Caption For Wilmcote, The Crofts C1955

Warwickshire`s vernacular architecture characteristically uses a mixture of building materials; with stone in the Cotswolds, for instance, and an abundance of timber in the formerly well

Caption For Trusthorpe, Trustville C1955

We have entered the age of the motor car! The village of Trusthorpe is located between Mablethorpe and Sutton on Sea, and Trusville was developed after the war.

Caption For Studley, The Old Castle C1960

This group of buildings next to the church was built in the 16th century on the site of a medieval castle. Traces of the motte and the moat are still visible in the garden.

Caption For Wilmcote, The Crofts C1955

Warwickshire's vernacular architecture characteristically uses a mixture of building materials; with stone in the Cotswolds, for instance, and an abundance of timber in the formerly well-wooded areas of

Caption For Oakham, High Street C1955

Still on view here is the home of Jeffrey Hudson, the world's smallest man, who hopped out of a pie to amaze Queen Henrietta, wife of King Charles II.

Caption For Appletreewick, Main Street C1955

We are looking down the Main Street of the charmingly-named hamlet of Appletreewick in Wharfedale, with the prominent 1,550ft fell of Simon's Seat in the background.