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Bristol's Leaning Tower Of Temple

Pisa has its famous leaning tower - and so does Bristol, with its drunkenly off-vertical tower of Temple Church in Temple Street. The tower isn't on the stupendous scale of its Italian counterpart, it's true. But ...Read more

A memory of Bristol by Paul Townsend

The 1980s

I originally lived in Blackhills Terrace, Horden and went to Blackhills Road Junior School and like my brothers and sister went on to Dene House Comprehensive. As a kid I did not really venture a lot into Peterlee, probably if I was ...Read more

A memory of Peterlee in 1983 by David Cargill

Working For The Ministry

I started working for the ministry (ancient monuments) in 1969 at South Wingfield Manor. At the time it was owned by two brothers, Sam and Bill Critchlow, who ran a dairy farm situated at the side of the manor, in ...Read more

A memory of South Wingfield in 1969 by Stuart Chambers

Childhood Memories

Being born in a house opposite the Angel pub in 1952, and having a family history going back over 300 hundred years in the village, I think we were a local family. Those memories of the school holiday times will last a ...Read more

A memory of Stanton by Colin Fordham

Bampton Open Day

Each August Bank Holiday Monday Bampton, near Exmoor, is the venue for a huge village open day. This year's event featured a duck race, teddy bear parachuting form the top of St Michael's Church Tower, tombola, white elephant ...Read more

A memory of Bampton in 2010 by John Howard Norfolk

Food Outlets

I can remember the suppliers of food and the taxi rank on the island at the Clock Tower - their pies were particularly nice and the taxi drivers very friendly. At the same place the freshly loaded coal wagons used to park ...Read more

A memory of Thornton Heath in 1940 by Peter Lake

The War Years In Consett

I was born in Consett at 11 Newmarket Street in June 1933, though my parents were living in Norfolk and later on in Middlesex. I was sent back to live with aunts when the Blitz really got going. I went to the CofE ...Read more

A memory of Consett in 1940 by Malcolm Hutton

Tarpots

I remember the north side of the London road much as has been described by others with some differences, the last shop before the garage was Jones the butchers, owned by Mr Jones and run by his three sons, Roy, Owen and the third one ...Read more

A memory of Great Tarpots in 1945 by Colin Mackenzie

Not A Care In The World

If anyone were to ask me when I was most happy, I would have to go back some considerable time to those years spent in Wheatley Hill, more especially the late 1940s all of the 1950s and early 1960s. Truly magical ...Read more

A memory of Wheatley Hill in 1954 by Frank Dinsdale

Marsden Park Swimming Pool

I have a host of memories of MPSP. The earliest is from the 1950s when I used to play on the fountain -- seen in the foreground -- with my cousins (Towers) who would visit from Cleveleys. It was also the first place ...Read more

A memory of Nelson in 1967 by Charles Duerden

Captions

3,036 captions found. Showing results 481 to 504.

Caption For Norwich, Chapelfield Gardens 1901

Then the City Corporation filled in a reservoir and demolished the water tower to make this delightful park.

Caption For Maidenhead, King Street And Clock Tower 1911

The name Maidenhead means "the maidens' landing place"; this photograph depicts King Street and the town's splendid clock tower.

Caption For Skelton, The Church C1885

The huge tower of Skelton parish church dominates the skyline in the Skelton

Caption For Nether Alderley, Welsh Row 1896

The south porch is 15th-century, but there is evidence of it being moved to its present position when the tower was built in the early 16th century.

Caption For Braintree, Bocking End C1955

The Co-operative's elegant range of buildings with a clock tower was another victim of 1960s development in the town. The Society was formed by a group of silk workers in 1864.

Caption For Everton, View From The Church Tower C1955

The photographer's perch for this picture was the tower of St Mary's Church, itself built on the site of Saxon worship.

Caption For Blisworth, The Grand Union Canal C1955

The pretty tower of the 14th-century church is clearly visible here. The tunnel, 3057 yards long, is the longest currently open to all boats.

Caption For Epping, High Street 1921

A lunchtime view, with Epping's wide High Street and the 1907 tower of St John's church forming the backdrop, of an early London omnibus.

Caption For Oxford, High Street 1922

The tower is 13th-century. Note the cars and the fashions, which are typically 1920s.

Caption For Haverfordwest, The Castle C1955

Note the scaffolding around the tower.

Caption For Haverfordwest, The Castle C1955

Note the scaffolding around the tower.

Caption For Tarring, The Church 1890

This mainly 13th century church, with its broad tower and slim spire, has fine stalls and misericords, as well as some modern mosaic work.

Caption For Nottingham, Victoria Station 1902

The clock tower, which is the only part of the station to survive, stands as a sad memento of this great building.

Caption For Leeds, Boar Lane C1965

It was designed by Halfpenny, with a later 1839 tower and square spire by Chantrell. The street elevations show multiple bays with doorways with Gibbs' surrounds.

Caption For Aldeburgh, Esplanade 1896

In the distance is a lookout tower, one of two. While there are recreational activities available on the beach, it is very much a working one, evidenced by the yawls on the shingle.

Caption For London, View Of Tower Bridge Open 1910

Uniquely for London bridges, the bascules of Tower Bridge can be raised or lowered to permit the passage of high-peaked vessels.

Caption For York, The View From The City Walls 1897

This view looks towards Lendal Bridge and the towering bulk of the Minster.

Caption For Blackpool, From North Pier 1896

The picture gives us an indication of the size of the Gigantic Wheel at the Winter Gardens and the imposing bulk of the Tower.

Caption For Raglan, The Village 1906

The church tower continues to dominate this scene, but the village has grown a lot in the last century, with new schools, new housing and a new surgery.

Caption For London, View Of Tower Bridge Open 1910

Uniquely for London bridges, the bascules of Tower Bridge can be raised or lowered to permit the passage of high-peaked vessels.

Caption For Avebury, The Circle C1955

The excavated undressed stones can be seen with the tower of the village church just behind the trees.

Caption For Allithwaite, Kirkhead Tower C1965

The tower was erected as a summerhouse; it stands on private land owned by the Holker Estates.

Caption For Canvey Island, The Beach House Restaurant C1955

Caravans nestle close to the large Beach House Café.This is an interesting building, with its two end towers and decorative façade. It seems too impressive for these surroundings.

Caption For Marlborough, The Green 1902

Today, nearly a century later, the view is instantly recognisable, with the lofty tower of St Mary the Virgin's church in the centre and the Town Hall a little to the left.