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Maps

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Books

15 books found. Showing results 769 to 15.

Memories

7,548 memories found. Showing results 321 to 330.

A Quiet Haven Of Peace.

I lived next door to Davenham Church, and one summer's day, when I was about 7, I went for a walk around the churchyard. Hearing a rustling noise on the ground, I crouched down, parted some long grass, and found a baby ...Read more

A memory of Davenham in 1959 by Lynn Quigley

Looking Back To The Early Days

I was born in rented 'rooms' at Wordsworth Road in 1936 and came to move with my parents to five different addresses at Easington before I moved away from the area, when I married in 1963. But although my ...Read more

A memory of Easington Colliery in 1900 by Harold(Harry) Barnes

Now Living In Egypt

Hi Anthony, I knew your grandmother Ketura and your grandfather Ellis and most of their children. They had a very large family. Your Auntie Margery and I were great friends. We were always getting into trouble for climbing ...Read more

A memory of Llysfaen in 1960 by Anthony Roberts

A Farm Workers Daughter In Dunsyre

Dunsyre was my first school, there were only 7 children in the whole school, myself and my two brothers all went there. I loved my teacher, she showed me great kindness, her name was Miss Low, I will never forget ...Read more

A memory of Dunsyre in 1954 by Jean Mcbride

My Second Home

Right from a small child i have grown up loving Wells-next-the-Sea, my dad used to take us on holidays there and we stayed in a little cottage which was a short walk to the quay where my brother and I would wander down to ...Read more

A memory of Wells-Next-The-Sea in 1969

The Low Davidson Family

My sister and I are from Canada and came to Scotland this past month, August, 2009, to see where our mother, Kathleen Low, and her family were born and raised in their youth. After many years of hearing them describe ...Read more

A memory of Johnshaven in 1900 by Judi Parry

Hammer Of The Year Dance

At the end of the 1972/1973 football season, and at the age of 17, I went for the first (and only) time to the annual Hammer of the Year dance at East Ham town Hall organised by West Ham United. I went with my friend ...Read more

A memory of East Ham in 1973 by Ann Martin

Collecting Soft Fruit In The Retreat House Garden

As a child I remember collecting loganberries, raspberries, strawberries and gooseberries in the garden at the back of the house. My mother used to make them into jam which would last ...Read more

A memory of West Lulworth in 1940 by Albert Spavins

Abc Lyric Cinema

I was the Chief Projectionist at the Lyric from approx 1957 until 1963 when I was appointed as Co Chief/Lighting Engineer at the new ABC Blackpool. The Manager at the Lyric was Mr Ron Crabb and when he moved to another ABC ...Read more

A memory of Wellingborough in 1957 by Alan Ashton

Captions

2,501 captions found. Showing results 769 to 792.

Caption For Helston, Meneage Street 1895

In one of Helston's principal streets, we see on the right a characteristic gutter channel with running water.

Caption For Chilham, Old Houses 1903

These steep-roofed houses on the way up into the village square are typical of the beautiful houses built in the local vernacular style to be found in this locality.

Caption For Ashby De La Zouch, Market Street C1955

The slightly overlarge Italianate Town Hall, along with the French Renaissance bank building of 1891, dominate an otherwise well-ordered street scene.

Caption For St Annes, The Pier 1906

By 1906 the pier had been considerably widened and extended in length.

Caption For St Annes, The Pier 1906

By 1906 the pier had been considerably widened and extended in length.

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Caption For Malpas, 1890

The Truro River promises visitors exquisite scenery, its broad banks enriched with lush green woods.

Caption For Rye, West Street 1888

Thomas House, the timber-framed building on the left, has been well restored, while the corner house was replaced in 1920 by a brick and tile-hung Neo-Georgian Lloyds Bank, a most attractive building fronting

Caption For Tadcaster, Bridge Street 1907

This bustling market town, dominated by lofty brewing chinmeys, has been brewing beer since the 18th century.

Caption For Andover, Anton Mill 1906

A child gazes wistfully into the tranquil waters of the River Anton, a tributary of the Test, which rises to the north of Andover and runs through the heart of the town.

Caption For Dittisham, The Dart At Sharpham 1889

The boathouse on the opposite bank belongs to Sharpham House, the Georgian pile visible above the trees, which was designed by Sir Robert Taylor.

Caption For Redcar, High Street C1960

A single-decker United bus allows passengers to disembark, having travelled all the way from Osmotherley. The Hinton's grocery shop on the right appears to be an early form of supermarket.

Caption For Acle, Entrance To River Thurne C1926

The Thurne is a tributary of the Bure, winding through vast, flat landscapes of salt marsh. Many of the buildings here are perilously below sea level.

Caption For Potter Heigham, River Thurne C1926

In the foreground a trading wherry is shown in considerable detail. Another is berthed on the opposite bank, identifiable by the wide, shallow hull and very high pennanted mast.

Caption For Wadebridge, The Bridge C1955

At Wadebridge the Camel is so fast-flowing that it is said that there were once chapels on each bank by the ford where travellers prayed for a safe crossing.

Caption For Fowey, The Harbour 1913

Fowey seamen have been well travelled for centuries - as early as the 16th century they were working Newfoundland's grand banks for cod.

Caption For Maidstone, Bank Street C1955

This photograph looks down Bank Street towards the High Street and the River Medway. This street is known for its fine timber buildings, many with a conspicuous overhang.

Caption For Braintree, Bank Street 1903

Bank Street underwent an unexpected transformation in February 1941, when this corner was destroyed by a bomb.

Caption For Wisbech, View From North Brink 1901

Beyond the unsightly iron bridge can be seen the offices of the Great Northern Railway: later occupied by the Trustees Savings Bank.

Caption For Hathersage, The Village 1902

This view looks towards the village from the Sheffield road. On the right is the Ordnance Arms, better known to today's tourists as the ivy-covered Hathersage Inn.

Caption For Ferryside, 1925

As we look down onto Ferryside, we can see the main railway line to Carmarthen at the very right-hand side.

Caption For Winster, West Bank C1955

West Bank winds up the hill towards the significantly-named Miners' Standard public house on the hill above the village.

Caption For Oxford, The Thames C1955

At various times during the year the university organises a number of rowing events.

Caption For Maidstone, Market Place 1885

This photograph shows the drinking fountain and the statue of Queen Victoria, which dates from 1862.

Caption For Buckden, The River Ouse C1960

We are taking a detour out of Buckden to the Offords; the Offord & Buckden Anglers Club now have a car park and hut here.