Maps

181,031 maps found.

1902, Uppingham Ref. HOSM63159
1884, Jacobstowe Ref. HOSM49545
1904, Austerlands Ref. HOSM36586
1891, Chadderton Ref. HOSM40569
1904, Diggle Ref. HOSM43225
1907, Shaw Ref. HOSM59056
1904, Springhead Ref. HOSM59927
1899, Emberton Ref. HOSM44812
1895, Fyfield Ref. HOSM46044
1892, Haskayne Ref. HOSM47775
1892, Holmeswood Ref. HOSM48776
1891, Westhead Ref. HOSM64092
1909, Pont-Faen Ref. HOSM38976
1900, Craig-Llwyn Ref. HOSM42134
1900, Llangynog Ref. HOSM51918
1910, Llansilin Ref. HOSM52069
1910, Moelfre Ref. HOSM53902
1874, Rhewl Ref. HOSM57685
1874, Rhosygadfa Ref. HOSM57738
1907, Blubberhouses Ref. HOSM38138

Books

442 books found. Showing results 5,305 to 5,328.

Memories

29,069 memories found. Showing results 2,211 to 2,220.

Grove Farm

in the late 1960s we moved to 32 Yarnton Road. My dad and grandad worked the land of Grove Farm before the housing development took place. During 1970s an archaeological excavation took place in the area surrounding Moat Cottage. I ...Read more

A memory of Kidlington by Jane Eldridge

Netherthong First World War History Part 1

Netherthong War Memorial My full history of Netherthong can be seen on http://historyofnetherthong.co.uk 'We shall never forget.' M. Hirst, who lived at 33 Outlane, compiled a large book full ...Read more

A memory of Netherthong by Michael Meitiner

Netherthong In The First World War Part 2

Throughout the course of the First World War many local organizations raised money to send parcels to local soldiers. This was particularly relevant at Christmas and the presents included shirts, ...Read more

A memory of Netherthong by Michael Meitiner

St John's Street

During the Second World War they put up families in the almshouses, at the end of the war they had a street party for the children almost next to the almshouses, myself and the Willis brothers were there.

A memory of Malmesbury by David W Reeves

Sunny 1950''s Sunday Mornings

I have many memories about the old St Mary's Church. Until I started thinking of them I realised that I have not got one involving a rainy day apart from when my Grandad was buried in the churchyard. He was ...Read more

A memory of Clayton-Le-Moors in 1954 by Ann Arthur

My Dads Disembarkation 3rd May 1946

Hello, one and all. This may be a tad queer, however, I have acquired my biological dad's Second World War records, James Paul Shelly (1917-1984,RIP), who was attached to the 6th South Wales Borderers, ...Read more

A memory of Strensall Camp in 1946 by Seamus Fogarty

Ashley Manor School

I was the very first pupil at Ashley Manor School, and hold some very fond memories of my time there. Atherington was a very important time of my life, I enjoyed the shop, park and the wonderful church, I got my jubilee cup at the village fete. I would love to visit the area again.

A memory of Atherington by David Raggatt

I Used To Come To Comerfords!

I bought my first motorbike from Comerfords in Thames Ditton (would have been at top right of this picture) in October 1973 - a Yamaha FS1e moped in 'Blackcurrant' metallic. But for up to two years earlier I would ...Read more

A memory of Long Ditton in 1972 by Mark Gardiner

A History Lesson

I have lived nearby for 10 years and this place eluded me for a while. Tancreds Ford is still a ford but the bridge is the modern equivalent. The reason I am posting this is because it was on the old smugglers route! Contraband ...Read more

A memory of Frensham by Mark Gardiner

Gatacre Hall

I was taken to the ruin of the hall which was almost completely overgrown. Shortly afterwards a newspaper article appeared about Lord Gatacre abandoning the property earlier in the century. I recall a tree growing up through an old ...Read more

A memory of Gatacre in 1957 by Roger Sherlock

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Captions

29,395 captions found. Showing results 5,305 to 5,328.

Caption For Cheam, The Broadway 1932

We can just see the old cottage of photograph 77066 again in its new location, on the left and partially concealed by the leafy tree.

Caption For Dolphinholme, The Cinder Path C1950

This track could be part of the route along which came supplies of wool for Dolphinholme Mill.

Caption For Bidston, The Observatory C1950

The observatory on Bidston Hill is a recognised weather observation station.

Caption For Salisbury, Godolphin School 1928

The school was founded in 1726 as an endowed charity school for 'orphan gentlewomen borne of parents of the Church of England'.

Caption For Barton Under Needwood, The Village C1955

The village gets its name from a Barton (or Berton), the old word for a rickyard.The village church of St James was remarkable for its time in that it was built all at once, and not over a couple

Caption For Lindfield, Pretty Corner C1960

These eye-catching houses are situated on the bend of the road and opposite All Saints` church.

Caption For Wilmington, The Long Man C1960

The design of this huge, ancient giant, on the South Downs near Eastbourne, is cleverly elongated vertically to counteract the effect of foreshortening when viewed from below the hillside.

Caption For Abingdon, The Crown And Thistle Hotel C1955

The Crown and Thistle Hotel, first mentioned in 1605, was a coaching inn, and one of the town's best known ones.

Caption For Eccles, Monton Green C1955

Monton had been a separate village until the incorporation of Eccles, when it was taken under the new council's wing. Monton Green is also the name of the road in our photograph.

Caption For Margate, The Harbour 1906

This was the home of the local fishing fleet, many of whose vessels are seen moored here at low tide.

Caption For Gloucester, Westgate Street 1948

St Michael's tower (right), which dates from the mid 15th century, is all that remains of the city centre church today. The rest was demolished in 1955.

Caption For Charminster, The Village 1913

We are looking south- eastwards from West Hill across to the Victorian villas on the sylvan summit of East Hill, glimpsing the tower of the parish church (left).

Caption For Bowness On Windermere, Old England Hotel 1925

The well-filled departing steamer is one of the fleet constructed in the second half of the 19th century, still puffing happily on the timetabled service, but now supplemented by a considerable

Caption For Stourport On Severn, The River Upstream From The Bridge C1960

The market town of Stourport lies in the borough of Bewdley at the junction of the Staffordshire and Worcester Canal, the River Stour and the River Severn, which led to flourishing trade with other parts

Caption For Calne, Newcroft Road C1960

According to the Wiltshire and Swindon Record Office, about 50 private houses were built in Bryans Close Road in the angle of North Street and Oxford Road in 1930.

Caption For Rickmansworth, St Mary's Church 1897

Taken from the upper storey of a cottage in Church Street, this view of the north side of the church looks beguilingly medieval.

Caption For Penrith, Hutton John 1893

Hutton John was anciently part of the Baronry of Greystoke, and was held by the Hutton family.

Caption For Barry, Broad Street 1899

We are looking towards the corner of Island Road, with Brook and Williams's printers and bookbinder's shop and works on the right; this block of shops later became one of the first department stores in

Caption For Trelleck, The Sundial C1955

The three sides of the sundial, which was erected in 1689, represent the notable features of Trelleck.

Caption For Durham, The Cathedral C1955

Palace Green is a large, well-tended area between the castle and the cathedral, enclosed on both sides by a range of historic buildings dating from the 18th century.

Caption For Linton, The Dog And Duck C1955

The inn on the banks of the river was two cottages and a shop in 1840. In 1851 it became an inn owned by the brewer Henry Prior.

Caption For Llanelli, The Parish Church C1965

The centre of the town, shown here, is certainly becoming the domain of the motorist; we can see few vehicles, but a plethora of road signs.

Caption For Sunderland, Fawcett Street 1890

This part of Sunderland developed into the commercial and civic heart of the town following the opening of Fawcett Street Station by the North Eastern Railway.

Caption For Wisbech, View From North Brink 1901

Although it is 10 miles from the sea on what is now an artificial River Nene, Wisbech maintains its long tradition as a sea port.