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Constructing Mayflower Ii

When I was young we would holiday in a caravan at a site near to Hollicombe in between Torquay and Brixham. As we lived in Walsall in the West Midlands this journey, by coach, was not to be undertaken lightly and a day ...Read more

A memory of Brixham in 1956 by Michele Alberto

Hubert Terrace

I often wondered who Hubert was. Other road names around were obvious. Bank Street was on a bank; School street had a school at the end of it. But Hubert Terrace? One side of my street was brick and the other was stone; something ...Read more

A memory of Bensham in 1964 by Susan Green

My 6 Years At Stanhope Castle

I have often wondered if I should one day be able to say what happened to me as a child during my 6 year stay at Stanhope. It was like living hell, yes the masters would have been prosecuted for abuse had it happened ...Read more

A memory of Stanhope in 1955 by Michael Heartshorn

Ancestry

East Witton's interest to me began as it was the birthplace of my grandfather and his parents resided in Wast Witton Without (i found this through the 1901 census), though I cannot get any further back in time. I worked in nearby ...Read more

A memory of East Witton in 1890 by Dee Poulter

Milnes Of Ashover

In about 1995, I found amongst my late grandmother's papers, reference to a couple of 'Uncles' - William and John Milnes - who lived at one time at Butts House in Ashover. It was mentioned that the two brothers had owned mines in ...Read more

A memory of Ashover by Daria Burnett

Land Occupation Prior To The Construction Of Ab Metal Products Ltd

I was born at 86 Avondale Street, Ynysboeth, and my memories of growing up in this close knit community are very vivid indeed. The land, prior to the construction of AB metal ...Read more

A memory of Ynysboeth in 1946 by Royden Jones

Bert Price''s Shop

Bert Price's Shop was at the top of our street - Church Street. Bert Prices' shop sold anything and everything. From household buckets and dusters to DIY tools, firewood, fire lighters and paraffin for the heater in our ...Read more

A memory of Davenham in 1970 by Lynn Quigley

Growing Up In The Avenues

I left school in 1965, Ogley Hay Girls' School, my maiden name was Kathleen Cooper. My birth father was George Kelly although I was brought up by my grandparents, Nell and Gerald Cooper. I loved the avenues, everyone ...Read more

A memory of Brownhills in 1965 by kbull35

Elms Lane School

The war was nearly over but I remember the Shelters along Maybank Ave. We'd dare each other into them on our way to Elms Lane school. Along the avenue and across the Harrow Road using the crossing by the Express Dairy shop, along ...Read more

A memory of Wembley in 1944 by Peter Troy

Mrs Kilshaw

I remember the creaky stairs and stodgy atmosphere of Central Preparatory so well, even though it's now 44 years since I last heard the sterling tones of Mrs Kilshaw resounding through the classroom. Miss Backhouse was my personal ...Read more

A memory of Accrington in 1962 by Karol Gajewski

Captions

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Caption For Eastham, Docks 1894

Work began on the canal in 1887, and at its peak 97 steam excavators, 174 locomotives, 6,300 trucks, 194 cranes, 212 steam pumps, 59 pile engines, 196 horses and 16,000 navvies were involved.

Caption For Berkeley, The Castle C1955

The earliest castle on the site was built during the reign of William the Conqueror, but the present structure dates from 1156, when work began on the stone shell keep.

Caption For Hambleton, Congregational Church And The Manse C1960

Founder members of Hambleton Congregational Church began building at once, carting the materials themselves. Amongst them were Edward Brewer, John Hodson, Thomas Eaves and the Thompson family.

Caption For Exmouth, Royal Beacon Hotel 1906

It began its existence as the Marine Hotel, no doubt because of its fine views over the sea and estuary, but became the Beacon Hotel soon afterwards.

Caption For Frinton On Sea, Beach And Huts 1921

In 1885 the Marine & General Company purchased land here, and began building Frinton Haven, which was to have a market, a pier, a tidal basin, and pleasure gardens.

Caption For Aberaeron, The Harbour C1955

Local gentry applied for an Act of Parliament to allow them to build a new town and to develop the harbour, and work began in 1807, when the grid of broad, airy streets was laid out.

Caption For Clifton, The Suspension Bridge 1887

Work began in 1836, but stopped in 1843 when the money ran out. The bridge was finally completed in 1864, and even then the suspension chains were bought second-hand.

Caption For Birmingham, Town Hall 1896

Work began in 1832, but the project ran into problems owing to a serious underestimate by the builders, who eventually went bankrupt.As the architects had agreed to underwrite the builders, they

Caption For Beaumaris, Castle Gateway 1911

Construction of the hexagonal outer bailey curtain wall, its associated towers and gates began in about 1315, though the northern gateway is thought not to have been completed.

Caption For Neston, High Street 1939

With the silting up of the River Dee and the decline of Chester as a port in the early 19th century, Neston began to thrive as a market town and coaching station.

Caption For Bishop Auckland, The Castle Chapel, The Reredos 1892

Auckland Castle, also known as Auckland Palace, began as a manor house built in about 1183 by Bishop Pudsey, but it was later converted into a castle by Bishop Anthony Bek in the 14th century

Caption For Dudley, The Sculpture Frieze, Birdcage Walk C1965

The regeneration of the south side of Dudley town centre began in 1962. First to be completed was a pedestrian way linking Castle Street with the bus station.

Caption For Dursley, General View 1904

His son Percy expanded the business, and began production of the diesel engines that are made to this day.

Caption For Formby, The Beach C1960

However, the sands gradually began to engulf the station, and it was closed down in 1919.

Caption For Pentraeth, The Village C1965

By 1965, Pentraeth was a village that began to owe much to tourism, as the beach ware on sale at the shop on the right shows.

Caption For Hunstanton, High Street 1907

Then building began in earnest as visitors flocked to enjoy its safe, sandy beach and bracing cliff-top walks.

Caption For Preston, River Ribble From Miller Park C1935

The three young lads out in a rowing boat sum up the simple pleasures of the mid 1950s, the quiet void before the rock 'n roll era and the Swinging 60s began.

Caption For Horley, Station Road 1905

Horley was a series of hamlets on the London to Brighton Road which only began to expand when the London to Brighton railway arrived in 1841.

Caption For Measham, The School C1965

Most of the building is under a flat roof, which doubtless very soon began to leak! Dustbins arranged along the front of the building might today be considered a health hazard.

Caption For Chailey Green, Village Green C1965

Friendly societies began here at the Five Bells Inn in 1782. The Heritage is a specialised health care institution for disabled children with buildings in several locations around the area.

Caption For Chichester, Canon Lane Archway, South Street 1890

It began as a Roman walled town, and flourished in the Middle Ages with its fine Norman cathedral.

Caption For Penrith, Lowther Castle 1894

Construction began in 1806 and took five years to complete. The north front, seen here, exceeds 400ft in length.

Caption For Bishop Auckland, The Castle 1892

Auckland Castle, also known as Auckland Palace, began as a manor house built in about 1183 by Bishop Pudsey, but it was later converted into a castle by Bishop Anthony Bek in the 14th century

Caption For Durham, The Castle 1892

Work on the original castle began in 1072; it was the official residence of the bishops of Durham.