Maps

459 maps found.

1946, Kerley Downs Ref. NPO746428
1946, Gwinear Downs Ref. NPO723979
1940, Hadlow Down Ref. NPO724310
1946, Derry Downs Ref. NPO690297
1947, Down Ampney Ref. NPO692545
1895, Kenneggy Downs Ref. RNE746152
1897, Down Hall Ref. RNE692602
1898, East Down Ref. RNE697126
1895, Henley's Down Ref. RNE731415
1896, Horsey Down Ref. RNE740765
1899, Ashley Down Ref. RNC627763
1900, Carnon Downs Ref. RNC662675
1899, Bedminster Down Ref. RNC636294
1900, Kenneggy Downs Ref. RNC746152
1898, Magham Down Ref. RNC771884
1900, Rickard's Down Ref. RNC816393
1900, Mithian Downs Ref. RNC781684
1919, Bedminster Down Ref. POP636294
1919, Chilbolton Down Ref. POP667795
1920, Bromyard Downs Ref. POP651685

Books

49 books found. Showing results 73 to 96.

Memories

8,155 memories found. Showing results 31 to 40.

Battersea

I remember the Granada, 6 pence for the Saturday morning flics. I always felt sorry for the plonker that had to do his bit and make us sing along before the flics started. After the show, down to 'Notarianni's for a 3 penny wafer of ice ...Read more

A memory of Battersea in 1949 by Richard Watson

Going To School

This path was a lifeline to me when I was going to school on my bike. As you look at this picture there was houses to the left and Halton Brow and corn fields to the right. I came down this path on my bike and up Boston Avenue to ...Read more

A memory of Halton by Clive Bisby

Dutch Cottage

I live 4 doors down from the cotttage and it is still going strong.

A memory of Rayleigh in 2008 by Phil Hind

My Childhood In Houghton Regis.

My name is Daniel (Danny) Cronin, the youngest of 5 and the only boy of Harry 'H' and Ann Cronin. My life began on the 27th of November 1970. My first place of residence was Recreation Road where I have ...Read more

A memory of Houghton Regis in 1970 by Daniel Cronin

Memories Of My Family

I was not born when my family lived in Kirkby Green but I have heard my mother tell a few stories of life there. She had a pet trout who lived in the Beck which ran past the back garden. She called him Peter and would go ...Read more

A memory of Kirkby Green by Gillian Emerton

Plymouth College

Whilst this is the best known photograph of Ford Park Cemetery in the late nineteenth century it is also one of the best of Plymouth College (seen in the top right), because it was taken at a time when the school still owned all ...Read more

A memory of Plymouth in 1880 by Chas Tope

It Has To Be The Canal .........

My cousin who lived beside the canal in Gringley Road was Roy Butroid, my favourite cousin, who was the local carpenter and later undertaker.  Sadly he died eight years ago but his widow, a lovely lady named Pauline, still ...Read more

A memory of Misterton in 1946 by Joan Huntington

Howe's Garage, Longfield

Rather than Longfield Hill, this looks more like Longfield itself with Howe's Garage in the centre foreground. My Dad worked here from the late 1930s to when he retired in 1973; it was run by his uncle Frank Howe and ...Read more

A memory of Longfield Hill in 1960 by Brian Linford

The Waltham Abbey Choir And Other Memories

My family lived in Waltham Abbey from 1955 to 1961 and living there left a lasting impression on me. I attended Waltham Holy Cross County Primary School during this time and at the ripe old age of 8 ...Read more

A memory of Waltham Abbey in 1960 by Bill Waring

Happiest Days Of My Life 1947 1966

I was born in Glenavon Terrace in 1945, my parents moved to Cambridge in 1946. Every year since I can remember, I spent all my holidays, Xmas, Easter, summer, every spare moment I could back in what I believe is ...Read more

A memory of Caerau by Colin Cornwell

Captions

2,258 captions found. Showing results 73 to 96.

Caption For Bridport, West Street 1949

A remarkably foreshortened shot, westwards down West Street, with the 1785-built arch (far left) being the north- west corner of the Town Hall.

Caption For Accrington, Blackburn Road 1899

This photograph was taken from outside the Market Hall looking down Blackburn Road towards its junction with Abbey Street.

Caption For Brockham, Old School Lane 1958

Further down Tanner's Hill, the lane becomes Old School Lane; this view looks north past these pairs of tile-hung former estate cottages, which are all now in private hands and extended by a bay at

Caption For Somersham, The Cross C1955

This view was taken standing against the old Butter Cross looking down the St Ives road.

Caption For Haverfordwest, Market Street 1906

A busy scene looking down towards the High Street.

Caption For Wimborne, Minster, North Side 1899

Like many other churches, the minster sacrificed its railings in the Second World War, when they were cut down and sent to munitions factories to be melted down and recycled.

Caption For Warrington, Horse Market And Town Centre C1950

Warrington did once have a horsemarket, but it was further down the road, along Winwick Street outside Central Station.

Caption For Delabole, Medrose C1949

Medrose is a small hamlet within the famous slate-quarrying village of Delabole, down a lane off the main street.

Caption For Barry Island, Whitmore Bay 1899

The old coastguard building stands out further down the point and gave panoramic views of the Channel both up and down, which was essential before the advent of radio.

Caption For East Harting, The Village 1906

A pair of late 19th-century farm labourers' cottages with slate roofs is on the right, and in the distance is the steep escarpment of the South Downs at Harting Down.

Caption For West Marden, Village C1955

This sizeable hamlet on the Downs south of Harting has no church, but boasts some attractive flint cottages and fine scenery.

Caption For Stamford, The Norman Arch 1922

One of the oldest surviving fragments in the town, this 12th-century arch now forms the entrance to St Mary's Passage, a narrow path running down towards the meadows.

Caption For Parham, The House 1894

The northern lee along the foot of the South Downs escarpment always seems to have been a favoured location for country houses.

Caption For Brean Down, 1918

It is a relief to reach the archaeologically rich and beautiful headland of Brean Down, a carboniferous limestone outlier of the Mendips reaching 300 feet high, from whose bare grassy slopes are

Caption For Horncastle, Market Place C1965

One was taken down, and apparently the other fell down! Now there is a spate of banks. Boots have changed their location to be in one of the new shops.

Caption For Horncastle, Market Place C1965

One was taken down, and apparently the other fell down! Now there is a spate of banks. Boots have changed their location to be in one of the new shops.

Caption For Lancaster, From Castle Hill C1950

We are looking down Castle Hill, by the wall of Lancaster Castle. St Mary's Parade is to the left, going up to the church. The Judge's Lodgings are at the bottom of Castle Hill down the lane.

Caption For Gloucester, Southgate Street 1891

Two doors down is the Old Blue Shop (which eventually became a tea warehouse) which was painted bright blue. A host of street lamps, which were erected in late 1890, chase their way down the road.

Caption For Accrington, Blackburn Road 1899

This photograph was taken from outside the Market Hall looking down Blackburn Road towards its junction with Abbey Street.

Caption For Coverack, 1911

Gently winds the lane down between stone banks towards this picturesque fishing village of whitewashed cottages and bright spring flowers.

Caption For Daventry, Sheaf Street C1950

We now turn left from the High Street into Sheaf Street and look back down the hill to Brook Street. The scene appears very quiet, with only one car and a cyclist to be seen.

Caption For Rottingdean, Village Pond C1955

Rottingdean, the valley of Rota's people, is cut off from its vast neighbour, Brighton, by steep chalk downs and sea cliffs.

Caption For Honiton, High Street C1965

The solid brick building two doors down, then the National Provincial Bank, is now Natwest. Further down is Boots the Chemist, the Midland Bank, the Lamb Inn and Moors Garage.

Caption For Osmotherley, High Street C1960

Looking down High Street we see, right, North End Cottage, now the post office. On the left is the Old Hall and the Catholic church, Our Lady of Mount Grace.