Maps

575 maps found.

1897-1900, Southcote Ref. RNC835502
1919, Coley Ref. POP675356
1940, New Town Ref. NPO790401
1897-1909, Caversham Ref. RNC664945
1897-1909, Coley Ref. RNC675356
1940, Reading Ref. NPO814032
1895, Emmer Green Ref. RNE701256
1910, Caversham Ref. HOSM40494
1919, Heale Ref. POP729897
1919, Heale Ref. POP729898
1898-1900, Heale Ref. RNC729897
1898, Heale Ref. RNE729899
1897-1900, Caversham Heights Ref. RNC664947
1897-1909, Lower Caversham Ref. RNC768892
1945, Southcote Ref. NPO835502
1919, Horncastle Ref. POP740413
1919, Lower Caversham Ref. POP768892
1945, Churchend Ref. NPO668622
1895, Southcote Ref. RNE835502
1895, Reading Ref. RNE814032

Books

3 books found. Showing results 601 to 3.

Memories

2,508 memories found. Showing results 251 to 260.

My Father

I did not know my father, I only remember him in the early part of my life but I knew he worked for the coal yard in Thornton Heath, he had a large Shire horse and the last I know of him was standing at the horse's head with a ...Read more

A memory of Thornton Heath in 1952 by Ray Lee

Early Years In Park Road

Born in 1947 to Ted & Cred Fowles, I lived in 3 Park Road until 1955 when I moved down the hill to Southsea. I started Tanyfron primary school in 1951 and went on to Penygelli Secondary school, Coedpoeth, in 1958. ...Read more

A memory of Tanyfron by Ann Evans

The 1950s

I was born at the maternity hospital in 1951, we lived at 3 St Oswalds Crescent and my granny and grandad lived close by on Park Road. I attended St Oswalds C of E School - I had a lady head teacher whose name escapes me before moving ...Read more

A memory of Ashbourne in 1958 by Patrick Else

When I Joined The Royal Air Force 22nd May 1952

I attended the Presbyterian Church Rossett Primary School in Station Road before attending the new school near Tom Bishop's shop, where I first bought my first cigarettes, Willy Woodbines, 5 for a ...Read more

A memory of Rossett in 1952 by John Griffiths

Bet Time Ever

I was sent to Warnham Court about 1953. Mr Savage was the head master. I can remember a boy called Ernie and one called John Knowland. I was understudy to a boy called ? Green who played Widow Twankey in the panto. I was ...Read more

A memory of Warnham Court School in 1953 by Anthony Jeffery

Holidays In Saham Hills

Just after the war we visited Saham Hills quite regular from Hull. We stayed with an aunt and uncle of my father's by the name of Smith. He was called Charlie, his wife was Pat and they had a son who was called young ...Read more

A memory of Saham Hills in 1950 by Mal. Wilson

Wartime Camp At Horton Chapel

I was a child living in a large house next to the river at Horton Chapel adjacent to a bridge. In the Second World War in 1944 prior to Normandy, a squadron of Canadian Engineers camped next to the river and built a ...Read more

A memory of Chartham in 1944 by Patrick Mc Neile

Growing Up In Tideswell

Memories abound about my childhood, jumping and leaping like a rabbit at Eastertime. I remember staying at my grandmother's (Norah Gregory, a marvellous woman from the no-moaner generation), or at my Great Aunty ...Read more

A memory of Tideswell in 1976 by Alexander Buttle

Happy Days

Oh the memories stored away!! Charlie's opposite Cove Green, going there for sweeties on a Sunday, Cove Green (not as good as Tower Hill swings though!), Mundays closing at 1pm on Sundays, Thorntons with its yellow facade, and wool etc, I ...Read more

A memory of Cove in 1965 by Ann Mozdzer

The George And Dragon Pub

I was born in the pub in 1939 and when I was eight months old my parents sold the pub to the Workington Brewery and we moved to the Qeens Head at Distington.

A memory of Uldale in 1930 by Thomas Dorney

Captions

1,136 captions found. Showing results 601 to 624.

Caption For Theydon Bois, The Green C1955

The building to the right of this image is the Bull, known as the Bull's Head in the 17th century.

Caption For Abingdon, Tea Rooms C1960

Stevens's Boatyard withdrew to the west parts of Nag's Head Island beyond the bridges, and the Abingdon Bridge Restaurant and Tea Rooms took over their buildings to serve river- borne

Caption For Saxmundham, High Street C1955

In the distance is Ashford House, the former King's Head Inn.

Caption For Durham, The Castle, The Norman Arch 1892

This great round-headed doorway was once the principal entrance to the lower part of the 12th-century building that stands directly opposite the castle gatehouse, and was probably approached under

Caption For Aylesbury, Children 1897

The children, all in smart hats or bonnets, have mostly managed to stand still long enough for the photograph, except for the baby in the splendid period perambulator, whose head is a blur of activity.

Caption For Llandudno, The Promenade 1898

Llandudno stands back against the mass of the Great Orme's head, which shelters it from north winds, and on a neck of sand between two bays, which are so close together that in rough weather their spray

Caption For Cardiff, Great Western Offices 1925

Here we see the Pierhead Building, the head offices of the Bute Docks Company, later to be known as the Cardiff Railway Company.

Caption For Sutton On Trent, The Railway C1955

The station has now been demolished and the telegraph poles have come down, but the Nag's Head pub is still there.

Caption For Daventry, The Canal C1965

They are heading south on the Grand Union Canal from Braunston Tunnel. At Braunston the canal drops sharply through six locks.

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Caption For Allithwaite, The Village 1953

To the south of this small coastal village lies Humphrey Head, which according to legend was the place where the last wolf in England was killed.

Caption For Lincoln, High Street 1923

This view shows the ornate cast-iron balcony of the Saracen's Head Hotel, now shops, and the tower of St Peter at Arches beyond Stone Bow, built in 1720, demolished in 1933 and largely rebuilt in Lamb

Caption For Wimborne, The Square C1955

The name of the King's Head Hotel is partially obscured by Virginia creeper.

Caption For Tideford, The Village C1950

Tideford is at the very head of the tidal creek of the River Tiddy; this lane leads down to the water, with the woodlands of the St Germans estate on the far side.

Caption For Treherbert, Station Road C1955

The road leading out of this village, climbing the north-east flank of the head of the valley, was built in 1930-32 by unemployed miners. Note the two boys on the left of the picture.

Caption For Fairhaven, The Lake 1923

Nearby was a pond surrounded by willow trees; summer brought the beautiful, brilliant yellow exotic-looking evening primroses, thought to have been carried as seeds from ocean-going ships heading for Lytham

Caption For Castleton, And Mam Tor C1864

This early photograph of Castleton at the head of the Hope Valley shows the intricate network of drystone walls which surrounds the village.

Caption For Ferryside, Glan Tywi Estate C1955

Over to the left of the picture can be seen the railway line heading north to Carmarthen.

Caption For Meonstoke, Bucks Head Hill C1955

The popular Bucks Head pub is on the right. Cows are being herded up the hill towards the triangular green, where there is a road running southwards.

Caption For Abergavenny, Frogmore Street C1955

The pedestrians walking towards the camera are heading for the High Street and, no doubt, the market.

Caption For York, The River C1950

By the time of this photograph, the river was being used more and more for pleasure: streamlined boats are moored by the bank, and a canoe with its lone occupant is heading towards Lendal Bridge.

Caption For Hastings, The Castle 1925

William Rufus held court here, at the head of his army, awaiting a chance to slip across to Normandy.

Caption For Gloucester, Eastgate Street 1931

Note the wonderful carvings on the buildings on the right by the old Saracens Head hotel. The cyclist on the extreme right is about to pass the Hippodrome cinema, which burned down in October 1955.

Caption For Richmond, Market Place C1965

The King's Head's three doorways can be seen, and the inn-signs of a carved bunch of grapes and a portrait of King Charles II.

Caption For Shrewsbury, Nag's Head, Wyle Cop 1891

In this splendid picture we can see a number of half-timbered buildings, including Wyle Cop Store, Dale & Sons, and the Nag's Head.