Maps

575 maps found.

1947, Rowe Head Ref. NPO821129
1947, Scar Head Ref. NPO826100
1947, Town Head Ref. NPO851060
1947, Town Head Ref. NPO851062
1947, Town Head Ref. NPO851065
1947, Town Head Ref. NPO851066
1946, Town Head Ref. NPO851074
1946, West Head Ref. NPO864342
1947, Slack Head Ref. NPO832314
1946, Stag's Head Ref. NPO837779
1920, Lye Head Ref. POP770929
1919, Maiden Head Ref. POP771961
1925, Newby Head Ref. POP790753
1947, Buersil Head Ref. NPO654978
1947, Carmel Head Ref. NPO661576
1947, Darley Head Ref. NPO688680
1947, Dean Head Ref. NPO689232
1946, Collamoor Head Ref. NPO675424
1947, Bramley Head Ref. NPO648589
1903, Lane Head Ref. RNC752148

Books

3 books found. Showing results 97 to 3.

Memories

2,508 memories found. Showing results 41 to 50.

The Teachers.

The lovely talented and sophisticated Miss Bartlett took the youngest class. I think she may have been to art school cos she drew a Spanish Conquistador (complete with sailboat steel helmet) in coloured chalk on the blackboard, dressed ...Read more

A memory of Luton

Eastry Childrens Home

I had a wonderful upbringing ‘up the hill’ from Buttshole pond… 1958 - 1966 I was raised in one of the seven cottages- mine was Lime Cottage. My matron was Mrs. Aunty Betty Harris- who had a daughter, ...Read more

A memory of Eastry by John Boston

Beginnings

My parents moved from Pentire to Crantock when I was about 3 and Crantock is certainly ingrained in my memory as being my first home. My mother had taken a position as housekeeper to a Dr Nicholas and with it came Rose Cottage. My ...Read more

A memory of Crantock by Dianne Christopher

Summer Holidays At Tyn Y Morfa

In the early 60s we used to travel to Talacre for a fortnight holiday in a caravan. One year my parents didn't pre-book but we travelled from Liverpool on the off chance we would find a place. I remember my father ...Read more

A memory of Tyn-y-Morfa by Nancy Bell

Hornchurch, High Street Towards Upminster C.1950

The Kings Head on the left of the photograph was one of the pubs I would regularly drink in when I was in my twenties. I remember it being 'tarted up' at one time with fake beams made of chicken wire ...Read more

A memory of Hornchurch

Wrinstead Court

I went to Wrinsted Court with my mother and brother and sister in 1950. We went as tenants. Here is a short background. My father was killed in 1941 as he was in the Navy. Then my mother met my first step-father who was also ...Read more

A memory of Wrinsted Court by Christine Smith

Summers Holidays Were Invented For Fishing

I remember as a small kid growing up in England I couldn't wait for the summer holidays to arrive.  As the days drew closer I could hardly sleep at night knowing that any day now we would be packing our ...Read more

A memory of Pickmere in 1972 by Darren Crumbleholme

1st Home

My parent's (and myself) first home - above Strattons shop - mother's maiden name as my mother's father & brothers were joint owners of the business. Head branch was in Beacon Hill where my mother was born. I myself was born not far away ...Read more

A memory of Churt in 1965 by Charles Burton

The Ormerod Family.

Ormerod House passed out of the Ormerod family when the male line died out and the three daughters of the last Ormerod married. Their husbands were John Hargreaves, a local coal mine owner, the Rev William Thursby who became vicar ...Read more

A memory of Burnley in 1900 by Claire Allen

Co Op Dairy

I grew up at 120, Costons Lane, next to the Co-Op Dairy. I remember they still had horses pulling the carts until conversion to hand-pulled electric Milk Floats in the 50's. I went to Oldfield Infants, taken on the 92 Bus. I remember the ...Read more

A memory of Greenford by David Olliver

Captions

1,136 captions found. Showing results 97 to 120.

Caption For Grappenhall, The Canal C1955

A steamer heads away from Manchester Docks, passing the swinging Knutsford Road bridge near Warrington. Beyond, Latchford Viaduct takes the railway high over the canal.

Caption For Topsham, The Strand 1906

Topsham, at the head of the Exe estuary, became a seaport of considerable importance in the Middle Ages.

Caption For Alton, Market Street 1928

Opposite the King's Head is the town's market square.

Caption For Dublin, The Gough Monument 1897

The statue's head and sword arm were sawn off in 1944 and the mutilated remains were bombed twice, in 1956 and 1957.

Caption For Northwich, Hunts Lock C1955

As the steam-powered barge 'Caledonia' leaves Hunts Lock heading towards Northwich, a pair of narrowboats churn up the water as they line up to enter the lock.

Caption For Ipswich, The Docks 1893

Ipswich, at the head of the Orwell Estuary, has been a major port for centuries. When this picture was taken, the port was starting to enjoy commercial success after a long period of decline.

Caption For Ipswich, The Docks 1893

Situated at the head of the Orwell Estuary, Ipswich has been a major port for centuries. When this picture was taken, the port was starting to enjoy commercial success after two centuries of decline.

Caption For Alton, Market Street 1928

Opposite the King's Head is the town's market square.

Caption For Ipswich, The Docks 1893

Ipswich, at the head of the Orwell Estuary, has been a major port for centuries. When this picture was taken, the port was starting to enjoy commercial success after a long period of decline.

Caption For Prestbury, Norman Chapel 1896

The doorway is one of the oldest in Cheshire, and is famous for the zigzag patterns and beaked heads carved on the arch.

Caption For Colchester, Head Street 1891

This view looks north along Head Street, towards North Hill.This has always been an important part of commercial Colchester.

Caption For Malborough, Lower Town 1927

Malborough lies away from the coast, high above the Salcombe estuary, but it is an ideal place to stay when exploring the beautiful stretch of coastline between Bolt Head and Bolt Tail—the favourite

Caption For Iona, Mac Lean's Cross 1903

The MacLean cross is the tallest on Iona; its shaft is a fine example of the Celtic interlacing pattern with a disc-headed crucifixion.

Caption For Saltburn By The Sea, The Pier 1929

In the pavilion at the head of the pier can be found a café for refreshment.

Caption For Seaton, The Beach C1965

This view looks across the bay, with the chalk height of Beer Head in the far distance. Among the pebbles on Seaton's beach may be found jasper, beryl and garnet.

Caption For Norwich, Davey Place 1922

Davey Place was formed in 1812 to link the cattle market (in Castle Meadow in front of the castle) with the main market place, butting through the yard of the King's Head.

Caption For Howth, Head 1897

This view shows clearly the rocky promontory of the Head, which was known in Celtic times as Beann Eadir, or Eadar's peak. It is connected to the mainland and Dublin Bay by a sandy spit.

Caption For Dublin, Grafton Street 1897

A horse-tram is heading into the city.

Caption For Perranporth, The Rocks 1912

The cliffs to the south of Perranporth are riddled with the adits of old mine workings, which followed the rich veins of tin and copper that ran from the granite intrusion of Cligga Head into the surrounding

Caption For Tollesbury, The Square C1955

The wide square has parking spaces in the middle; in the left-hand corner stands the King's Head hotel. Opposite is Roebuck House, which dates from the late 14th century.

Caption For Blackpool, The Terrace 1890

Is this family smiling for the camera, or have they noticed that little Johnny, head down and pedalling like mad, is on a collision course with our man from Frith?

Caption For Leighton Buzzard, The Grand Union Canal C1955

Loaded narrow boats head north on the Grand Union Canal, their cargo concealed from both weather and prying eyes by careful sheeting.

Caption For Newquay, Dancing On The Beach 1912

Note the lines of canvas bathing tents at the head of the beach. The whole scene is overlooked by hotels and boarding houses.

Caption For Stow On The Wold, The Market Cross 1961

This old market cross, with its restored lantern head, must have witnessed centuries of Stow's history.