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Memories

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Swan Walk Albion Way Under Construction

In this aerial view the early stages of Swan Walk's construction are visible, along with Albion Way that is near completion and which was opened the following year by the Queen. Between the late 60s and ...Read more

A memory of Horsham in 1974 by Toby David Gray (Student/ Staff)

Barkingside

I have lived in Fullwell Avenue, Barkingside all my life. I was born in 1949. Who remembers where in the high road was W H Smith or Pollacks or where Sainsbury's was orginally? How about the garden centre that was opposite the old ...Read more

A memory of Barkingside by Robert Burgess

Whitethorn Morris Dance At The 2007 Chippenham Folk Festival

It rained. It truly rained absolutely all day. Although Whitethorn Morris were booked for three dance spots in the street plus an Arena show there was no chance whatever for either ...Read more

A memory of Chippenham in 2007 by John Howard Norfolk

Summer Holidays

My grandparents lived in Little Common for as long as I can remember. My family spent many summer holidays at Grandma & Grandad's. In the early sixties we would take the train from Letchworth to King's Cross, a taxi to ...Read more

A memory of Little Common in 1960 by Peter Campbell

Memories Of Rothwell In The Sixties

I lived in Rothwell from the age of 5 leaving to come to Australia in 1969 at the age of 16.  I think regularly now of how the village would have changed so much since I left.  I remember being a ...Read more

A memory of Rothwell in 1969 by Marie Marsland

A Well Remembered Toy Shop

Oh yes, the War was on during this time. Shops were open their regular hours. The locals bought their necessities and everyone came and went as usual. The general feeling was 'To Hell With Hitler, we will carry on ...Read more

A memory of Woodford Green in 1941 by Denman Lalonde

Growing Up In Grappenhall 1980s And 1990s

Having grown up in Grappenhall I've seen it develop with time, but its managed to keep its identity, even though there's been a growing demand for redevelopment in the area.   Within the space of a few ...Read more

A memory of Grappenhall in 1990 by Pete Chorley

Guntrip Family

My mother and father moved into number 1 Church Lane, just seen on the right of the picture, in the 1950s. Four children were born in that house and were christened in the church. It remained our family home until ...Read more

A memory of Whitchurch by Angela Ashdown

Swangate Centre

All the buildings on the left of the picture (nearly all Co-Op shops) were demolished to make way for the new Arndale Centre (now Swangate). Most of the local population still mourn the passing of this part of the old town. ...Read more

A memory of Wellingborough in 2007 by Mick Austin

Redhill 1970s And 1980s

I have lived in the Redhill area since I was born in 1969 at Redhill General Hospital- which now like most of the original town has since been demolished. I lived in Colman Way and spent my school days at Wray Common First ...Read more

A memory of Redhill by Barry Watts

Captions

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Caption For Chigwell, Grange Farm Centre C1960

The centre was in use with temporary structures shortly after the war, but was formally built between 1950 and 1951 as a part of the Festival of Britain.

Caption For Ashwell, West End C1951

The first token reference to the growing traffic can be identified in the reflective pillar mounted on the boundary wall (centre).

Caption For Tavistock, Duke Street 1890

He may well have been a busy man—Tavistock had a reputation as a somewhat rough mining community, and the centre on Saturday nights could get a little lively.

Caption For Southampton, The Andrews Monument 1908

The rambling building at the centre of the photograph is The Cowheards pub.

Caption For Sedlescombe, The Village Pump C1955

containing a large number of coins of Edward the Confessor was found in 1876.They were thought to have belonged to King Harold, and hidden during the Battle of Hastings.The pump house, dated 1900, was a centre

Caption For Maldon, High Street 1921

In the right fore- ground, the King's Head still stands, but is no longer an Inn; now, it is the King's Head centre.

Caption For Hambleton, The Creek And Wardley's Hotel C1955

Next to the hotel (centre) were warehouses dating from 1824, where flax, cotton and guano manure were stored; but these were pulled down in 1965.

Caption For Sutton, Worcester Road 1913

This view looks east from Cornwall Road along Worcester Road towards the town centre.

Caption For Brook, The Village 1923

The tile-hung Dog and Pheasant pub (left) faces out on to a six-acre cricket ground in the centre of this lovely hamlet between Milford and Haslemere.

Caption For Silchester, The Village C1965

It is hard to believe looking at this unremarkable village centre that just round the corner lie the remains of an important Roman town, Calleva Atrebatum.

Caption For Epsom, B Division, Woodcote Park 1917

The ambulance in the centre of the photograph has the identifying word 'Canada' inscribed on its side.

Caption For Great Staughton, The Sundial C1955

The White Hart Inn of c1630 is an exception - it can just be seen behind the village cross (centre).

Caption For Ormskirk, Aughton Street 1902

An ancient market town, Ormskirk was an important centre for the linen trade during the 16th century, whilst in the late 18th and early 19th centuries there were silk mills in the area.

Caption For Southampton, The Andrews Monument 1908

The rambling building at the centre of the photograph is The Cowheards pub.

Caption For Lincoln, Stonebow 1901

The left-hand and centre archways are least altered.

Caption For Greatham, Front Street C1955

It now serves as the community centre.

Caption For Newport, Carningli C1960

The Castle is just visible in the centre of the picture.

Caption For South Petherton, St James' Street C1960

Most houses are two-storey, and the archway on the left leads into St James Mews, a shopping centre.

Caption For Huddersfield, The Parish Church C1960

This money was earmarked to construct new churches in centres of growing populations.

Caption For Halifax, Commercial Street From Wards End 1956

This was the entertainment centre of the town.

Caption For Staithes, Church Street 1925

During the 19th and early 20th centuries, Staithes was a fishing port of some standing, a centre for cod, haddock and mackerel, but it fell into decline with the development of steam trawlers, which tended

Caption For Cobham, The Village 1911

Cobham stands on Watling Street and was once a busy market centre.

Caption For Reculver, The Tower C1950

The towers are open to the public, and there is a small interpretation centre about the history and natural history of the area.

Caption For Whitby, From Spring Hill 1885

St Michael's Church, demolished in the next century to make room for a car park, can be seen in the centre.