Maps

181,031 maps found.

1887, Chilbridge Ref. HOSM40776
1900, Cranborne Ref. HOSM42252
1900, Horton Ref. HOSM48975
1900, Pilford Ref. HOSM56632
1885, Higher Holton Ref. HOSM48692
1885, Holton Ref. HOSM48793
1885, Verrington Ref. HOSM63175
1895, Easton Ref. HOSM44478
1895, Sparsholt Ref. HOSM59852
1895, Twyford Ref. HOSM62841
1894, Wonston Ref. HOSM64961
1911, Windermere Ref. HOSM35438
1897, Winsford Ref. HOSM35444
1898, Brimstage Ref. HOSM38948
1886, Coldham Ref. HOSM41478
1900, Gorefield Ref. HOSM46583
1886, Murrow Ref. HOSM54423
1898, Hailey Ref. HOSM47357
1898, Worsham Ref. HOSM65198
1898, Sindlesham Ref. HOSM59290

Books

442 books found. Showing results 8,161 to 8,184.

Memories

29,034 memories found. Showing results 3,401 to 3,410.

Isabella Pickering

Hi all, Just need to pick people's brains, I'm looking for anyone who may remember an Isabella Pickering, she was Headmistress at the Frosterley junior mixed school from 1927 until most likely the 40s or 50s, although when ...Read more

A memory of Frosterley by Matthew Davies

Would Love Some Help!

I have a dear friend who was born and raised in Wellingborough. I am Canadian and he moved here as an adult after teaching in Africa. Although I am not from Wellingborough, I have heard such wonderful stories about it. ...Read more

A memory of Wellingborough by Anya Holloway

Statutory Swingin'

As a young lad in the “swingin 60’s”, the swingin’ rather passed me by … and no regrets there. But the word puts me in mind of the swinging we did do. Just down the lane from Allsopp’s garage – the hallowed source of ...Read more

A memory of Ashby-de-la-Zouch in 1969 by Bill Davey

Wooden Bridge

I am asking for some help of Swanley. There was a foot bridge built - I'm not sure what year. It was London bound end, just at now the Rainbow Inn chinese. I, as a child, loved that bridge, I think it was built for school children ...Read more

A memory of Swanley in 1976 by Amanda Rawlings

A Wonderful Childhood At St Catherines

My late father, Rev H Roderick Carter, was the Vicar at St Catherines from the early 1950's to about 1968. Living at the Vicarage meant that we had people coming and going all day, everyday. Mum was very ...Read more

A memory of Norwich in 1955 by Richenda Carter

My Young Life In Eve Road

My nan lived at 10 Forest Lane, Maryland Point. Some times I would stay with her and my Auntie Conny. When my nan had her coal delivered, the coalman would lift a cover up by the side of the front door, the coal was ...Read more

A memory of West Ham in 1950 by Jean (Nee) Thompson

Xmas In Kelloholm

Brought up at 10 Polmuir Road from 1953 till 1962, I have great memories of the xmas times we had there; putting a stocking at the foot of the bed and a pillowslip for the goodies, my two sisters Moira and Mary playing with ...Read more

A memory of Kelloholm by David Millar

19 C Ancestors At Cleugh Head Farm Low Row

I have been researching my name which is very rare and found that a Scottish family of that name were farm workers at Cleugh Head Farm in the 1851 Census. I cannot find any subsequent ...Read more

A memory of Low Row by John Minelly

Brothers And Sisters

My brother Christopher and I first went down to school at Visitation Convent, Bridport in September 1957. We lived in Ascot as our father had been an officer in the Royal Horse Guards and had been based at Windsor. We took a ...Read more

A memory of Bridport by Timothy Clarke

My Home, 2012

Me and my partner, Michael, moved in to number 1 Lion Cottages in March 2012. We love the house and its history, the village is quaint and idyllic, a perfect setting. Michael is 6 foot tall and cannot stand up in all areas of the house, but this adds to the character, a small sacrifice to make.

A memory of Farningham by Rachel Holcroft

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Captions

29,395 captions found. Showing results 8,161 to 8,184.

Caption For Flint, Trelawney Square C1950

The war memorial (left) forms the centrepiece of Trelawney Square in the centre of this market town.

Caption For Easington, Seaside Road From Church C1955

Easington is set alongside the coast of the North Sea, some five miles north of Spurn Point.

Caption For Dorchester, From River Frome 1930

This fine view of Dorchester from the meadows alongside the River Frome shows the county town of Dorset much as Thomas Hardy would have known it when, as an apprentice architect, he would walk there

Caption For Windermere, 1886

In this tranquil scene, a farmer rests on a fence overlooking Windermere.

Caption For Eamont Bridge, 1893

The proprietress of Taylforth's Hotel (left), in the main street of Eamont Bridge, stands outside to bid farewell to a guest departing in a pony and trap.

Caption For Winchester, Buttercross 1899

The restored medieval Butter Cross, or High Cross, marks the site of a market. The town crier has long stood on this spot in order to communicate important news to the people of Winchester.

Caption For Bishop's Waltham, C1955

The centre of Bishop's Waltham has retained its character over the years, and this photograph shows some of the country town's striking Georgian buildings.

Caption For Norwich, Market Place 1929

Although motor cars have replaced the horses and carts, this 1929 view of the ancient Provision Market is, in essence, little changed from medieval days.

Caption For Blackdown Camp, Gymnasium 'first Point' 1906

This unusual picture shows the interior of one of the army buildings at Blackdown Camp. Instruction is taking place in the bright and well-equipped gym.

Caption For Godalming, From New Way 1907

A view of industrial Godalming from just above the railway line. In the right foreground is a mill pond on a tributary valley.

Caption For Epsom, Woodcote Park 1917

Woodcote Park was commandeered by the War Office in 1915, and Humphreys of Knightsbridge were contracted to build not only huts but also a chapel and a splendid recreation room.

Caption For Southampton, Bargate 1908

Slightly reminiscent of a triumphal arch and a famous landmark in Southampton for 800 years or more, Bargate is an appropriate place to begin a walk along what is left of the city walls.

Caption For Hemswell, All Saints Church C1955

Behind a dry stone wall All Saints Church sits in the centre of the winding main street of the village.

Caption For Stow On The Wold, The Square And Church C1950

The building of the parish church of St Edward was funded by wealthy Cotswold wool merchants.

Caption For St Mawes, 1895

It also had the distinction, following an Act of Parliament in 1562, of sending two MPs to Parliament - voted in by an electorate of only twenty!

Caption For Monkstone, 1890

In the distance is Monkstone Point, so called because of the remains of a monastic cell which were discovered among the precipitous rocks there.

Caption For Folkestone, The Stade 1912

This was the fishing area of Folkestone: note the fishing nets on the right-hand side by the steps.

Caption For Leysdown On Sea, Station Road C1955

Leysdown is the most easterly village of the Isle of Sheppey.

Caption For Newby Bridge, River Leven 1914

Holidaymakers are boating on the southern reaches of Windermere near Newby Bridge.

Caption For Abbotsbury, The Swan Breeding Pools C1955

Abbotsbury's famous swannery is home to over a thousands swans, and first became a popular day out in the aftermath of the Second World War.

Caption For West Lulworth, Church Road C1955

Above Lulworth Cove is the village of West Lulworth. Much of the surrounding countryside has been used for military training since World War Two.

Caption For Littleham, Sandy Bay Beach C1960

Sandy Bay is Littleham's beach, offering some of the finest bathing on the East Devon coast.

Caption For Bristol, The Harbour C1935

The 285ft high spire of St Mary Redcliffe towers above the city docks.

Caption For Pennard, The Castle 1910

Pennard stands high above a tidal creek about eight miles south-west of Swansea.