Maps

181,031 maps found.

1899, Ilkeston Ref. HOSM34678
1907, Middleton Ref. HOSM53652
1886, Ashill Ref. HOSM36335
1886, Ashwell Ref. HOSM36390
1886, Barrington Ref. HOSM37202
1905, Immingham Ref. HOSM34681
1888, Achnagarron Ref. HOSM35488
1882, Ipswich Ref. HOSM34691
1884, Woodlands, The Ref. HOSM36703
1883, Barham Ref. HOSM37010
1883, Claydon Ref. HOSM41183
1884, Elmsett Ref. HOSM44764
1884, Hadleigh Ref. HOSM47435
1884, Hintlesham Ref. HOSM48606
1885, Lindsey Ref. HOSM51270
1881, Playford Ref. HOSM56751
1881, Tattingstone Ref. HOSM61302
1895, Barabhas Iarach Ref. HOSM37175
1885, Timsgearraidh Ref. HOSM61904
1891, Hosta Ref. HOSM48987

Books

442 books found. Showing results 9,313 to 9,336.

Memories

29,034 memories found. Showing results 3,881 to 3,890.

Good Times At Taxel Lodge 1971 1975

Had some great times at Taxel Lodge - was there for just over 4 years - 10 till 15 years old. Littelhampton twice on holiday, went camping with scouts had good football team. My first pair of football boots wos ...Read more

A memory of Taxal in 1971 by Alan Frank

Greenlands School

We moved to Ribbleton in 1979, we lived in Arnold Close. At the time there was a large building situated at the bottom of our road, to this day I'm not sure what building it was, I only know it was to be knocked down for new ...Read more

A memory of Ribbleton in 1979 by Heather Caruso

Young Years

I lived in New Mill, but I thought it was Cononley. I went to school there and had some wonderful years charging around the village, this is going back from 1947 to1963, when I got married. I then left to live in Scotland until 1967, ...Read more

A memory of Cononley by Win Mccall

Late Teens Spent In The Tally Ho

I spent my first eighteen years in Finchley, and used to come back to drink in the Tally Ho pub with other Christ's College boys. You can see the pub in the distance on the right (it still looks the same today). ...Read more

A memory of Finchley in 1994

My Brother

My brother, Brian Ridding (Hoss), laid this mosaic. Sadly he died on 2nd June 2010, age 52. Everywhere I walk in this city, there is a reminder of him, whether it be above or below ground.

A memory of Carlisle in 2005 by June Metcalfe

Pontins

I worked in Pontins as a waitress, the best job I ever had. I remember going to the beach after work with jam n' yorkshire puddings and having a blast with the holidaymakers. Chalet parties....!! I remember the closeness of the ...Read more

A memory of Bracklesham Bay by Eileen Mitchelmore

Denver Road

I remember my very early years living in Denver Road, Dartford, Kent. My first school was St Mildreds College, then onto Our Lady's High School. I remember having a school photo (long since lost) of myself with tartan ribbons, much to ...Read more

A memory of Dartford in 1944 by Gillian Nutt

Family History

I visited Heywood in November 2010, to see for myself the area where my family originated sometime in the 1600's. I know that was a long time ago, but, I swear, when I walked up Bury New Road to the top of Summit and then ventured ...Read more

A memory of Heywood by John Lomax

High Street

My grandparents (Reg & Florence 'Flo' Lawrie), lived at 6 High Street, above the old Alliance Assurance offices from the 1930's till late 50's /early 60's. They then retired to Netley. My grandpa worked as a messenger there, ...Read more

A memory of Southampton by Kieron Warren

Postwar Childhood In Knypersley

Born in 1940 at Tunstall Rd, I spent hours of my childhood at the edge of Cowlishaw Walker's pool, reached through our neighbour, Mrs Sargent's garden, which sloped steeply up to the railings round the pool. I ...Read more

A memory of Knypersley in 1940 by Sylvia Steer

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Captions

29,395 captions found. Showing results 9,313 to 9,336.

Caption For Thaxted, Post Office 1906

This is an excellent study of an Edwardian post office, with the postman on his cart, the telegraph boys at the door, and the postcards on display.

Caption For Polgooth, Village C1955

Polgooth grew up in the 19th century as a mining village to the south west of St Austell.

Caption For Conwy, Aberconwy, The Oldest House C1955

For long described as 'the oldest house in Wales', and dating from the 1300s, this medieval merchant's house has attracted visitors since the early years of the last century.

Caption For Chigwell, Ye Olde Kings Head C1955

By 1713 the Chester Room of the Kings Head was being used by the Court of Attachments of Waltham Forest, which met to decide on minor disputes.

Caption For Romford, St Andrew's Church 1908

On the western approach to the town, St Andrew's Church, in St Andrew's Road, was built in 1862. Many of its parishioners were employed by the Romford brewery.

Caption For Haywards Heath, Perrymount Road C1950

This photograph successfully shows the long incline of Perrymount Road. The bus coming up the hill would have already passed the recreation ground.

Caption For Woodmansterne, Rectory Lane C1960

Only a modern lamp-post detracts from the rural tranquility of Rectory Lane on its way to the old village.

Caption For Ulverston, King Street 1950

This view along the main street towards the Market Square displays an air of rural pragmatism, with several of the shops displaying their wares for inspection outside.

Caption For Harlech, The Castle 1889

Although built by Edward I, Harlech is considered the most Welsh of the Edwardian castles.

Caption For Salisbury, The Cathedral, From The North West C1862

Viewed from the west, the façade of the west front is dominated by the Great West Window and the Triple Arch Door.The west front of many cathedrals were intended to be showpieces.

Caption For Abbotsbury, Chesil Bank And St Catherine's Chapel C1955

Behind is the wooded western spur of Conegar on the side of Chapel Hill, and medieval St Catherine's Chapel (left) with Portland projecting beyond.

Caption For York, Bootham Bar & The Minster 1893

The stone-arched building on the right was the postern tower built in 1497 on St Mary's Abbey walls; it is now an office for First York Buses.

Caption For Aldershot, All Saints Church 1891

Diverging from High Street at the junction with Station Road, Wellington Avenue led directly to the 'Cathedral Church of the British Army'.

Caption For Sudbury, The River 1895

Just north of Floodgate Pool was the floodgate keeper's cottage, which was demolished in the 1950s. The family out for a stroll have stopped on the path to talk to the gatekeeper.

Caption For Sudbury, The Croft Bridge 1900

This bridge over the Stour leads from The Croft (adjacent to St Gregory's Church on the right) to Fullingpit Meadows, part of Sudbury freemen's land, on the left.

Caption For Runcorn, Greenway Road From The Memorial C1955

Those people who could afford it were, already in the 1800s, establishing their homes beyond the old town of Runcorn on the higher ground around Runcorn Hill.

Caption For Totnes, Guildhall 1906

The 16th-century Guildhall was built on the site of the priory refectory.

Caption For Bollington, C1955

The tall chimneys pictured here remind us of Bollington's industrial history.

Caption For Reading, Caversham Bridge C1955

Part of the 'deal' whereby Oxfordshire surrendered Caversham to Reading in 1911 was the rebuilding of the sub-standard 1869 bridge.

Caption For Reading, St Mary's Church C1955

From within the churchyard the chequer pattern of the walls is evident, with limestone blocks alternating with small panels of flint to give a rich decorative effect.

Caption For Shirley, Haslucks Green Corner C1960

This is one of the oldest parts of Shirley, where Stratford Road meets Olton Road and Haslucks Green Road.

Caption For Wordsley, High Street C1965

This picture gives a tantalising glimpse of the wonderful Red House Cone, which belongs to Stuart & Sons, makers of crystal glass.

Caption For Woolacombe, The Village 1899

The village is at the north end of a magnificent two-mile long sandy beach. Until the 1800s this stretch of coast was remote, its splendours familiar only to Ilfracombe fishermen.

Caption For Southwell, The Minster And The Bishop's Manor 1920

The Bishop's Palace occupies the west half of the Archbishop of York's palace, which was rebuilt in the 14th century. The rest of the building is now open to the sky and used as a walled garden.