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Places
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Maps
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Books
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Memories
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Saturday Nights At Market Hall, Redhill
My memories of the Market Hall were around the smashing bands that used to play. The one that stands out is Joe Brown and his Bruvvers. We would dance the night away, jive being the most popular (if you ...Read more
A memory of Redhill in 1963 by
Those Were The Days
July early 60's you could not move on the beach for holidaymakers, all the deck chairs would be sold out and Bill & Pat Ramsay would be playing music over the speakers. The Spartan club - weight lifters would be there - ...Read more
A memory of Aberdeen in 1960
Goodrington
I was born in 1948 in Wallasy Cheshire, now Merseyside. As my maternal grandparents lived in Plympton, we used to spend two or three weeks with them every year. A day out to Goodrington was very popular, travelling by train from ...Read more
A memory of Paignton by
Working At The Coop Store.
This used to be a very busy street, with the Coop Store, butchers and the office at the back of the butchers, also the coal yard at the back. I worked at the Coop 1957 to 1963, very happy times. In the winter, the ...Read more
A memory of Moulton in 1957 by
Victory Cruise
I lived in Eastham, and I was about 10 years old when the war ended and a cruise up the Manchester Ship Canal was organised, possibly on board the "Royal Daffodil" which I see is still doing the cruises. Could it be ...Read more
A memory of Manchester Ship Canal in 1946 by
The Halcyon 1950's
I lived with my family in Connaught Gardens from being born in 1949 to late 1960 when we moved to Shiremoor. At the end of our street was an overgrown, rubble strewn wasteland which we called 'The Croft'. A natural childrens ...Read more
A memory of Forest Hall in 1950 by
Hutton Poplars.
I went to school at Doddinghurst Road Secondry School, which in my last year (1969 ish) became Hedley Walter Comprehensive School. A few people in my class came from Hutton Poplars, a children's home, and I think most of the ...Read more
A memory of Shenfield by
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
My First Visit To England
We travelled down with a large group of Scottish NABC members from Edinburgh and the Lothian areas. My particulal journey commenced by coach to Liverpool where we continued by train to Hereford. On our arrival we were ...Read more
A memory of Nash in 1953 by
Hexham Camp 1941
Hello Alan, I was interested in your comments about the camp. Are you sure you were there in 1940? I was trying to see the rest of your article but somehow I couldn't get the rest of it. You didn't say what school you attended and ...Read more
A memory of Hexham in 1940 by
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The popularity of the north coast beaches and the advent of mass tourism led to the stretch of coastline between Rhyl and Colwyn Bay being almost totally occupied with caravan sites, amusement arcades,
During the 19th and early 20th century, Harrogate was highly fashionable and very popular. Valley Gardens was a favourite place for a mild constitutional after taking the waters.
The ragged remains of Aberystwyth were transformed into public gardens by the local council and became a popular place for holidaymakers and trippers alike.
The popular seafront of North Berwick.
Moor Park was always a popular place for children, and I bet our young ladies in the picture had had a smashing time.
Moor Park was always a popular place for children, and I bet our young ladies in the picture had had a smashing time.
The Castle Hotel, with its fine porticoed entrance, was a popular place to stay for Taunton's Victorian visitors.
Grange Road was one of the main shopping streets in Birkenhead, and was very popular. The street is now pedestrianised, and with St John's Pavement in its centre is still a popular shopping area.
The River Dargle falls down a precipice of about 300 ft, and this has long been a popular spot with sightseers.
The road to the right leads to the railway station, but directly along the leafy street is The Spa, a particularly popular hydro.
These refreshment and dining rooms, on the corner of the Portsmouth Road and Copse Road, provided a popular stopping place for cyclists, particularly since the rear of the premises housed a cycle repair
It was once popular with downland shepherds, but it dried up in 1976 and is now pumped from the well.
An eternally popular part of the holidaymaker's Scarborough is the enjoyment of Peasholm Park. Boating, strolling or simply relaxing, it's all here.
Skinningrove has long been popular with fishermen and in this delightful view we see a group of fishing boats and the jetty.
A splendid example of nineteen-thirties design with its curving lines and elegant windows, this restaurant clearly retained its popularity with customers well into the fifties.
This popular pastime and its attendant bandstand are now long gone. Some of the models in this picture display surprisingly sophisticated detail in sails and rigging.
The motor launches are proving a popular attraction for those wishing to take the river journey to Eaton Hall.
Robert Louis Stevenson was a frequent visitor to Bridge of Allan when the town was a popular Victorian spa complete with pump room and baths.
One of the famous open-air services which proved so popular with holidaymakers is in full-swing at old Kirk Braddan, the mother church of Douglas.
A fine study of the Ladies' Bathing Place, which seems a popular venue for both the women and menfolk of Portrush. A yacht can be seen out towards the Skerries.
Once a popular riverside haunt for the locals, Hog Island is now known as Piper's Vale, and is more remarkable today as the north-eastern end of the Orwell Bridge.
Many people came to Hawkstone to visit the follies apparently it was particularly popular with honeymooners in Victorian times. The hotel was built to accommodate these visitors.
From the late eighteenth century, the causeway was an important tourist attraction, and its popularity increased greatly when the Belfast to Portrush railway opened in 1883.
With its close proximity to London and its attractive riverside setting, Maidenhead became a fashionable resort in Victorian and Edwardian times, and was especially popular with wealthy Londoners,
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