Maps

181,031 maps found.

1883, Stonnall Ref. HOSM60654
1895, Hersham Ref. HOSM48318
1898, Farnborough Ref. HOSM45176
1898, Lyford Ref. HOSM52873
1898, South Fawley Ref. HOSM65135
1887, Bloxworth Ref. HOSM38137
1900, Kimmeridge Ref. HOSM50085
1886, Bovington Camp Ref. HOSM52322
1897, Whempstead Ref. HOSM64285
1919, Widford Ref. HOSM64554
1895, Warlingham Ref. HOSM35378
1923, Crockerton Ref. HOSM42301
1900, Horningsham Ref. HOSM49052
1900, Kilmington Ref. HOSM50000
1899, Wylye Ref. HOSM65428
1885, Oxhill Ref. HOSM55965
1886, Larch Covert Ref. HOSM63594
1895, Washington Ref. HOSM35382
1910, Chalton Ref. HOSM40524
1884, Wedmore Ref. HOSM35387

Books

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Memories

29,034 memories found. Showing results 3,471 to 3,480.

Lunchtime Bopping In Leeming Road.

Does anybody remember the radio shop which also sold records and record players? They used to play the modern hits over a loudspeaker in the doorway and it wasn't long before pupils from Lyndhurst school (me ...Read more

A memory of Borehamwood by John Gates

Old England Hotel And Mr Pike

In the mid and late sixties my family would travel from Glasgow to Kent every summer to visit relatives. Our overnight stop was always at the Old England Hotel and I have fond memories of walking round the ...Read more

A memory of Sutton on Trent in 1966 by Margot O'donnell

Knighton Family

I'm researching my family history and I'd like to know if anyone remembers the Knighton family who lived in Whittlesey. My great great grandfather Ernest Knighton, lived on 11a St Mary Street in 1943. His son, my great ...Read more

A memory of Whittlesey in 1940 by James Knighton

Nanpantan Years

We moved to Nanpantan from Birmingham in 1949, I was almost 6 years old. We lived there down Snells Nook Lane until 1954 when we moved to Kent. I loved Nanpantan and its area and have always considered it home. My best ...Read more

A memory of Woodhouse Eaves in 1950 by Norma Hauser

Happy Days At Sheephatch Camp School

I spent some happy times whilst a boarder at Sheephatch Camp School, Tilford. I was staying there in the very bad winter of 1947 when we were snowed in for several weeks. Had long walks in the snow to ...Read more

A memory of Tilford in 1947 by June Wilton

Bus Conducting

Today, its called a gap year. After being educated at Rutherford Grammar School everyone was shocked that after a couple of years of working I 'dropped out' and became a conductor on the old buses ran by Newcastle upon ...Read more

A memory of Newcastle upon Tyne in 1968 by Bob Garside

2nd World War Years 1942 46

I lived Bents Green from about 1934 till 1963 apart from about 8 years, which were taken up by 6 years in the Merchant Navy, 2 National Service. I went to Ecclesall Church School for my school days, a Reverend Turner ...Read more

A memory of Sheffield by Mick Ledger

Park South

I can remember 1963 very well. I lived in Kingsway Close. My father was an insurance agent named Reg Dady and later became an assistant manager. I attended Swindon College and then joined my father as an insurance agent for United ...Read more

A memory of Swindon in 1963 by Barry Dady

St. Paul's R.C. School

I remember walking along Station Road to school after getting the bus from Haringey. I can remember there was a swimming pool not far from the school where we used to go for lessons. I can also remember the Barrett Sweet ...Read more

A memory of Wood Green in 1952

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Captions

29,395 captions found. Showing results 8,329 to 8,352.

Caption For Shirwell, Church C1955

Originally 15th-century, St Paul's has been greatly restored, but it still offers a couple of treasures inside. One is the tomb of Lady Ann Chichester who died in 1723.

Caption For Stone, From The Brewery 1900

The view from the roof of Bent's Brewery. In the 12th century there was an Augustinian priory in the village.

Caption For Biddulph, High Street And War Memorial C1955

In an earlier conflict John Bowyer, who was baptized at Biddulph in 1623, raised a company of foot for the Parliamentary army, and served with distinction at Hopton Heath.

Caption For Little Wakering, Little Wakering Road C1965

In the background, on the right of the picture, is the spire of the church of St Mary the Virgin.

Caption For Wells, Cathedral South Aisle Nave 1890

The stone bench along the wall was the only seating in medieval times, and origin of the saying 'the weakest go to the wall'.

Caption For Bridport, East Street 1902

Again we are looking west from the central part of East Street with the illuminated sign carrying the initials of the Cyclists` Touring Club (far left) having dropped its `Wines and Spirits` in

Caption For Penarth, The Beach 1896

Harriet Windsor-Clive, the Countess of Plymouth, took an interest in the layout of Penarth, owning much of the land in the locality.

Caption For Grassington, The Wharf And Old Mill 1926

Grassington's boom time was in the 18th century, when a Klondike rush of workers from Derbyshire and Cornwall came to work the lead mines.

Caption For Davington, The Priory 1892

The Priory, and what is left of the Priory church, has an ancient history. Two nuns from here were shipwrecked at Reculver on their way to Minster in Thanet.

Caption For Felpham, The Village 1903

We are east of Bognor Regis. The poet and biographer William Hayley lived in the Turret.

Caption For Belfast, Floral Hall, Hazelwood 1936

It looks as if it was intended for Portrush, and is an enthusiastic example of the architecture of the time.

Caption For Accrington, Market Hall 1897

Here we see a close-up view of the Market Hall with its imposing front and large statues mounted over the entrance. There was a corn market in Accrington as far back as the 16th century.

Caption For London, Buckingham Palace And The Mall C1955

At the western end of the Mall is Buckingham Palace, with the massive 1911 memorial to Queen Victoria designed by Sir Thomas Brock and Sir Aston Webb.

Caption For Tintern, Abbey C1955

The Cistercian abbey, founded in 1131, was enlarged several times over the course of its life until it was dissolved in 1536.

Caption For Grindleton, Stone Hill And Post Office C1960

The fells sheltering this village, most of which lies at the foot of this steep main street, rise to 1,000ft. The rest of the village follows the high road above the River Ribble.

Caption For Chilham, The Square 1903

Here we see the heart of what many claim is Kent's prettiest village: the tower of its 15th-century flintstone church of St Mary's looks down on this spacious square lined with half-timbered Tudor and

Caption For Newport Pagnell, Swan Hotel 1956

The best group of older buildings is still at the east end of the High Street.

Caption For Newby Bridge, The Platform 1914

The stationmaster watches carefully as the little girl is brought back from the edge of the platform by her mother, whilst the boy clutches his wicker basket.

Caption For Chelmondiston, The Red Lion C1955

The 1880s red brick house beyond with veranda under the gable was part of the Berners' estate at Woolverton Hall. Set back out of view is the Methodist chapel of 1879.

Caption For Barnston, Dale House Camp C1955

This picture gives an impression of a disused military establishment surplus to World War II requirements. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Caption For Breachwood Green, Lower Road C1965

Outside the row of terraced cottages at Breachwood Green near Hitchin stands a pristine Ford 100E model. In front of one of these houses stood the community's well.

Caption For Redbourn, The Memorial And Village C1955

On 24 June 1827, William Cobbett wrote in his 'Rural Rides': 'Set out at four this morning for Redbourn. The trees ... are very fine: oak, ashes and beeches; some of the finest of each sort.

Caption For Launceston, From St Stephens 1935

Now on the B3254 to Bude, St Stephens Hill was one of the roads administered by the Turnpike Trust, who set the tolls.

Caption For Launceston, The River Kensey At St Thomas C1960

To the right of the trees is Hender's Tannery, well known for the quality of its hides, and working until 1963. The building was demolished in 1984.