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The Keelings 1940 Evacuees

My sister, Joy, elder brother, Richard and myself, John Keeling, were evacuated to Llanharan in June 1940. After a short time Richard and myself were placed with a lovely old lady at 12 Seymour Avenue, Mrs Surridge. I ...Read more

A memory of Llanharan in 1940 by John Keeling

The Ship Inn At Axmouth.

The Ship Inn can be seen to the left of the photograph; just beyond the wall. My great-great-grandparents, John and Mary Real (born in Axmouth in 1821 and 1824 respectively) were licensees of The Ship Inn, Axmouth, at the ...Read more

A memory of Axmouth in 1960 by Pauline Morgan

Mendleson Wrote His Spring Song In The House.

With Denmark Hill and about level with the Old Henly's garage behind you was a house within the ruins with a metal sign. It stated that during his stay here, Mendleson wrote his 'Spring Song' here. ...Read more

A memory of Camberwell by Terry Chappell Seal

I Lived Next Door

My family lived in the cottage next to the well during the Second World War and for a short time after. I have many very happy memories, including falling asleep on the stone monument on the moors, sitting on the stone wall of ...Read more

A memory of St Cleer in 1940 by Peter Wells

Church Gate (60s 70s)

My grandparents (Mousleys) lived in 38 Church Street and that was the house where my mother was brought up during the Second World War and onwards. I remember staying there as a small boy: no inside toilet, an old hand ...Read more

A memory of Lutterworth

I Was Born Here

Seeing this photo brings back many happy memories, on the left of the photo are two black gates and the first cottage next to them is where I was born back in 1955. Shortly afterwards they were demolished and a service road was put ...Read more

A memory of Twyford in 1955 by Stephen Bennett

Hinton St George Estate Telegraph Dept

I have an old wall phone from the thirties that has a label marked "Hinton St George Estate Telegraph Dept". It is very unusual for an estate to have its own telephone department, and I would love to ...Read more

A memory of Hinton St George by Geoff Mawdsley

Cargo Fleet

When I look back, they were probably the best years of my life though I didn't think so at the time, my mam had parted from my dad, I was 12, had never heard of Cargo Fleet, had lost my dad and was taken to this place Id never ...Read more

A memory of Cargo Fleet in 1968 by Alison Jones

Those Were The Days 2

It didn't change until the sixties when the station was rebuilt and opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11 in 1961. I watched the whole building project from start to finish from the comfort of my bedroom window. When it ...Read more

A memory of Barking in 1950 by Chrs

Harworth 'old' Village

The large Horse Chestnut tree to the right was very popular when conkers were in season with boys searching the ground and throwing whatever came to hand at the tree to try and dislodge the nuts that were temptingly out of ...Read more

A memory of Harworth in 1964 by Steven Farminer

Captions

1,668 captions found. Showing results 337 to 360.

Caption For Bradwell, Dale 1919

This stone-walled lane leading down into Beresford Dale from the west is known as Beresford Lane.

Caption For Castor, Fitzwilliam Arms C1955

The thatched roof has a neatly-dressed blocked ridge, and the limestone walls at the gable ends are raised as parapets.

Caption For Cambridge, King's Parade 1911

The ornate spires on the left form part of William Wilkins' screen which walls off the Front Court of King's College.

Caption For Colwyn Bay, The Pier Pavilion C1930

In contrast to the impressively wide and well-built promenades to be seen in Llandudno and elsewhere, the fallen rubble wall on the left here and the submerged groynes give the impression

Caption For Schull, The Harbour C1955

Another view of the pier, with a fishing boat drawn up against the harbour wall proving a source of interest for a little group of bystanders.

Caption For Leamington Spa, The Parish Church C1955

The River Leam and All Saints' Church from the suspension bridge.

Caption For East Hanningfield, Post Office C1960

A letterbox is set in the wall. This building is now a private house.

Caption For Port Erin, The Hut 1907

This charming hut has a thatched roof, leaded windows and ivy-clad walls.

Caption For Pevensey, The Castle 1894

Within the Roman walled enclosure, William I built his Norman castle and moat in the south-eastern corner.

Caption For Broadway, The Lygon Arms 1899

One of the oldest hotels in the country, The Lygon Arms boasts a 14th-century fireplace set into its 4 feet thick walls.

Caption For Chatsworth, The Sculpture Hall C1876

Here classical marble sculptures line the walls and floor, to be shared with the thousands of visitors who annually come to `the Palace of the Peak`.

Caption For Histon, High Street C1965

Small shops on the other side of the street sell Lyons cakes, Woodbines, and Walls ice cream. We can see the sign of the Barley Mow, which is set back from the street.

Caption For Brompton, Church View C1960

Perhaps Brompton's greatest claim to fame is that William Wordsworth was married in the parish church of All Saints in 1802 (the churchyard wall is to the right of the photograph).

Caption For Market Harborough, Old Grammar School C1960

Wooden arches on stone pillars support the timbered walls and gables of this little gem. Note the ornamental barge boards.

Caption For Hemingford Grey, Church Lane C1960

To prevent accidents, a wall has been built along the riverbank and a small green provided as a turning point for vehicles.

Caption For Aldeburgh, Slaughden Quay 1894

The quay experienced considerable sea erosion, and by 1910 only part of the wall

Caption For Howth, Harbour And Front 1897

A peaceful view of Howth harbour, looking along the sea wall towards the tower and the east pier. Rowing boats are moored in the harbour.

Caption For Bucks Mills, From Beach C1890

The little sea wall on the beach is topped by a fine selection of winches and windlasses, all essential for hauling boats up the beach and clear of storms.

Caption For Sidmouth, Esplanade 1904

The sea wall was constructed in 1835 and the shingle beach can be clearly seen. Overlooking the sea are some fine old cottages, exuberant in design and with bulging thatch.

Caption For Sheringham, The Church 1894

Noble trees cluster round the churchyard wall. To the left is the public drinking fountain, decorated with embedded pebbles, which was constructed in the 1820s. The lane is plain compacted mud.

Caption For London, The Tower Of London, Martin Tower C1930

This tower is on the north-east corner of the fortress's inner wall. The D-shaped tower was much rebuilt in Charles II's reign, when it was made the Jewel Tower.

Caption For Scorton, The Village 1913

The village lies next to Bolton on Swale five miles east of Richmond; it has the largest walled green in the whole of the country.

Caption For Reading, Caversham Court C1955

Caversham Court, which was near St Peter's Parish Church, was demolished in 1933, although 17th-century stables and garden walls remain.

Caption For Redditch, The Parade, Church Green West C1950

Buckley`s, in the centre here, is still recognisable, although the lettering on the end wall has been removed and the awnings have gone.