Books

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Memories

826 memories found. Showing results 271 to 280.

National Service

In 1955 I was posted from Catterick Camp to Burniston Barracks Scarborough. I believe the barracks have now gone. It was sited on one of the best vantage points, over looking Peasholm Park, the castle, and views towards the ...Read more

A memory of Scarborough in 1955 by Brian Mann

Summer Holidays

I first remember staying for a holiday at Newton by the Sea when aged six. My aunt and uncle lived in the coastguard cottages for many years, and although I remember visitng them often at weekends, this was the first year ...Read more

A memory of Newton-by-the-Sea in 1965 by Jacqui Gibb

Weston Point I.C.I Recreation Club And Runcorn Town

Memory, Saturday Night Old Time dance upstairs in theI.C.I Club. My father played there on the drums. I was there with a girlfriend and her mother and father and grandmother, the old lady taught me ...Read more

A memory of Runcorn in 1957 by Robert Welding

I Miss Shifnal And Have Very Happy Fond Memories.

I have just gone onto this site. I remember the Goliahs. It was when I was a little girl, Mr Goliah used to regularly visit my dad and I think at one stage he dropped off a load of cattle manure with ...Read more

A memory of Shifnal by Jane Keef

A Holiday In South Street, Seahouses March 2004

A friend let me stay in her wee fisherman's cottage in Seahouses for an early holiday in March 2004. My wife Elizabeth and I drove up from our home in Watford through the unseasonal snow and we were ...Read more

A memory of Seahouses in 2004 by John Howard Norfolk

Llancaut Cottagr

I have a similar photo to this one ref 32487 in an old photo album of my great grandfather's. His maternal grand-parents were the Warder of Chepstow Castle ( George Morrey) This album is now being returned to Wales and will be ...Read more

A memory of River Wye by Joyce Dunn

Stanhope Boys Home A Horrible Place To Be

I was in Crawly House in Stanhope Castle School from 1978-1981. My memories were not too good, it was a horrible place to be when you were 11 years old. I visited Stanhope Home a year ago and it has been ...Read more

A memory of Stanhope in 1978 by Trevor Corner

From 1944

Memories from that long ago tend to stick in the back of the mind until an association brings them out. Being a small child, the village green at Bearsted seemed gigantic and the village pond was just a pond. We used to paddle in the ...Read more

A memory of Bearsted by Beverley Simmons

Castle Square Bus Terminus

Castle Square of the 1950s and 60s had a vibrancy that is absent nowadays. This was because all of the local bus services terminated there and a constant stream of people dismounted to go about their business ...Read more

A memory of Caernarfon in 1959 by John Owen

Westerham From 1954 1965

I moved to Westerham in 1954 from London aged 7.. the smogs were too much. I went to Hosey School and remember teachers, especially Mr Goldsmith. Memories include parading outside the school and raising our caps when ...Read more

A memory of Westerham by Michael Luff

Captions

1,894 captions found. Showing results 649 to 672.

Caption For Netley, St.Edward's Church C1955

The church of St Edward the Confessor contains a medieval effigy of a crusader monk, which was found in the wall of nearby Netley Castle and probably came from Netley Abbey.

Caption For Pennard, The Castle 1937

There are little or no records for the castle, and it is possible that it was abandoned as early as the 14th century. We can just see the twin-towered gatehouse.

Caption For Lincoln, The Cathedral C1965

Castle Square is used each year for part of the Lincoln Christmas Market, and is often used as a film location.

Caption For Halton, Castle 1900

These castles commanded the southern shore of the Mersey estuary and controlled vital river crossing points at Runcorn and Hale.

Caption For Chatham, View From The Pier C1965

This view across the river separates Rochester Cathedral and the castle.

Caption For Belvoir Castle, From The North West 1890

This classic view of the castle contrasts the delicacy of the chapel, with its triple Gothic windows and pinnacled octagonal towers, with the somewhat more robust Windsor-like tower to its left.

Caption For Netley, St.Edward's Church C1955

The church of St Edward the Confessor contains a medieval effigy of a crusader monk, which was found in the wall of nearby Netley Castle and probably came from Netley Abbey.

Caption For Norwich, From St James Hill 1896

The great cathedral spire dominates the view, with the square block of the castle on the left and St Peter Mancroft's tower in between.

Caption For Edinburgh, Hope Street 1897

St John's and St Cuthbert's Churches, along with the castle, provide the backdrop.

Caption For Roslin, Castle From The Glen 1897

The castle stands on a cliff above the river North Esk. The oldest part dates from the early 14th century. It was enlarged in the 1440s.

Caption For Edinburgh, Hope Street 1897

St John's and St Cuthbert's churches provide the backdrop along with the castle .

Caption For Port Quin, Doyden Castle 1895

The so-called castle on Doyden Point is a folly, which was built in 1830 for parties.

Caption For Leeds Castle, 1892

In this picture, the magnificent location of the Castle, surrounded by its enchanting lake, is clearly seen.

Caption For Kenilworth, New Street C1955

New Street is a continuation of Castle Hill and High Street, and leads to Coventry Road.

Caption For Castle Morton, Post Office C1960

Despite some modern buildings, Castle Morton is a village of great charm. Its ancient Common is still a good place for a wander as you admire the Malverns a few miles away.

Caption For Netley, St.Edward's Church C1955

The church of St Edward the Confessor contains a medieval effigy of a crusader monk, which was found in the wall of nearby Netley Castle and probably came from Netley Abbey.

Caption For Netley, Victoria Road C1955

The church of St Edward the Confessor contains a medieval effigy of a crusader monk, which was found in the wall of nearby Netley Castle and probably came from Netley Abbey.

Caption For York, Low Petergate 1892

The large broom hanging over the doorway is now in the Castle Museum.

Caption For Norwich, Castle 1890

Francis Stone's 1811 lodges flank the main entrance to the castle. The bridge of 1825 replaced a crumbling 12th-century one. The austerity of this view is not softened by a few trees.

Caption For Norwich, Castle Gardens 1891

They remain virtually unchanged, but away to the left is now the Castle Mall shopping centre.

Caption For Norwich, Castle 1890

Francis Stone's 1811 lodges flank the main entrance to the castle. The bridge of 1825 replaced a crumbling 12th-century one. The austerity of this view is not softened by a few trees.

Caption For Cirencester, Castle Street C1955

Castle Street takes its name from the fortification, probably Norman, that stood hereabouts. After being sacked in 1142 it was rebuilt, only to be destroyed again by order of Henry III in 1216.

Caption For Lincoln, The Cathedral C1965

Castle Square is used each year for part of the Lincoln Christmas Market, and is often used as a film location.

Caption For Windsor, Castle From The River 1895

Another pleasure steamer ploughs its watery furrow in the shade of Windsor Castle. In the foreground, a group of girls are getting muddy and wet.