Places

5 places found.

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Photos

18 photos found. Showing results 81 to 18.

Maps

573 maps found.

1919, White Gate Ref. POP867746
1903, Squires Gate Ref. RNC837155
1921, Abbey Gate Ref. POP618370
1921, Anslow Gate Ref. POP625876
1902, Wood Gate Ref. RNC872635
1898, Bliss Gate Ref. RNE644257
1897, Bonning Gate Ref. RNE645828
1895, Boyden Gate Ref. RNE647507
1898, Bridgehouse Gate Ref. RNE650047
1900, Blackmoor Gate Ref. RNC642765
1902, Banners Gate Ref. RNC632680
1900, Kerry's Gate Ref. RNC746499
1898, Monk's Gate Ref. RNC782615
1947, White Gate Ref. NPO867743
1898, Folly Gate Ref. RNE707412
1896, Forest Gate Ref. RNE707879
1947, Park Gate Ref. NPO1190923
1898, Ashton Gate Ref. RNE627896
1896, Hallfield Gate Ref. RNE725562
1898, Green Gate Ref. RNE720875

Books

1 books found. Showing results 97 to 1.

Memories

676 memories found. Showing results 41 to 50.

Fond Memories

I think it was around this time (1993) that I attended St Clots! I was sent there as I had been enjoying, to date, my time at bording school in Berkshire. My mother and my auntie had spent many many happy years here when my ...Read more

A memory of Lechlade on Thames in 1993 by Kate Norris

Whitley Bay Colman Cafe Boarding House On The Esplanade

Does anyone remember a cafe / boarding house on the Esplanade, called Colman or Colman's? It was run by some relatives of mine and I am trying to trace the family tree; I do not know their ...Read more

A memory of Whitley Bay in 1930 by S Hill

Colindale The Early Years

I was born in the house on the corner of Woodfield Avenue and New Way Road in 1944 and lived there until the end of the 1970s. My birth was in fact on Friday the 13th of October, which coincided with the dropping of a ...Read more

A memory of Colindale in 1958 by Jack Richardson

George Edward Ramsden Coopers And Crate Makers

I have been told that my grandfather and great-grandfather had a business at Longton as coopers and crate-makers for the potteries. This business ceased I believe in the 1950s but would have been ...Read more

A memory of Longton by Brian Ramsden

Information Wanted On Rose Cottage Malvern

I am looking to find information on Rose Cottage, my father in law's family lived here in and around the 1930s, not sure what date from or to.  I am looking for old photographs of this house and any ...Read more

A memory of Great Malvern in 1930 by Karen Burgess

Born In Fenny Stratford

I was born at number 8 Woodbine Terrace; in attendance was nurse Brinklow the local midwife and Dr Gleeve. My parents were Jim and Vera  Cusack.                      Just after the begining of the war my mother, ...Read more

A memory of Fenny Stratford in 1948 by Kathleen Roberts

The Low Davidson Family

My sister and I are from Canada and came to Scotland this past month, August, 2009, to see where our mother, Kathleen Low, and her family were born and raised in their youth. After many years of hearing them describe ...Read more

A memory of Johnshaven in 1900 by Judi Parry

Pheobe Ross, My Grandmother

My grandmother, Pheobe Ross was born in Knockadoois. I believe her birthdate was 30 January 1884. She left Ireland with her sister Sarah from Londonderry on the ship "Furnessia". I don't have the departure date, but ...Read more

A memory of Knockadoois in 1880 by James Dunn

Hammer Of The Year Dance

At the end of the 1972/1973 football season, and at the age of 17, I went for the first (and only) time to the annual Hammer of the Year dance at East Ham town Hall organised by West Ham United. I went with my friend ...Read more

A memory of East Ham in 1973 by Ann Martin

Lymington In The 1940s

My maternal grandmother and mother were both born in Lymington, my mother attending the grammar school in Brockenhurst (I remember as a small boy her pointing it out to me from the train) In 1944, when the V1 'doodlebugs' ...Read more

A memory of Lymington in 1944 by Brian Veall

Captions

1,440 captions found. Showing results 97 to 120.

Caption For Stirling, Broad Street 1899

This view looks towards Mar's Wark: dating from 1570, this uncompleted renaissance building was intended for use by the Earl of Mar who was Regent.

Caption For Penarth, The Pier 1896

This example dates from 1894 and was 658 feet in length.

Caption For Ipswich, Ancient House 1893

When this photograph was taken, the richly pargetted Ancient House, which dates back to medieval times, was occupied by Fred Pawsey, selling books and stationery.

Caption For Claughton, The Fenwick Arms C1955

Alongside this inn was an old stone house dated 1705, which became the Parish Room in 1955.

Caption For Bridport, East Mill 1904

This view, dating from 1904, looks eastwards from the north bank and duplicates picture 43865.

Caption For Maidstone, All Saints' Church 1892

A tranquil scene on the River Medway, looking towards the magnificent All Saints, Maidstone's parish church, dating from 1395.

Caption For Slough, High Street 1961

Many of Slough's town centre buildings are relatively new, dating from the post- and pre- war periods.

Caption For Tilehurst, Parish Church Of St Michael C1955

St Michael's has a south aisle dating back to the early 14th century, its windows with Y and intersecting tracery, but the brick tower with clasping buttresses is 1737.

Caption For Odiham, From Church Tower 1906

Diagonally opposite this junction stand the newly-built Palace Gate House and the farmhouse and buildings of Palace Gate Farm, next to the former deer park.

Caption For Cosby, Croft Road From The Nook C1965

In the background is a substantial brick and timber framed barn dated 1766 - this is the date of the brickwork, the timbering being considerably older.

Caption For Winchester, Oldest House (Old Chesil Rectory) 1896

This late medieval building in Chesil Street is one of Winchester's oldest surviving buildings, dating from around 1450.

Caption For Amroth, The Beach C1960

At very low tide submerged tree stumps, thought to date from c5,000 BC, were seen here.

Caption For Eastbourne, On The Sands 1910

The end building with its dome and pinnacles dates from 1888.

Caption For Carperby, Village And Cross 1914

The square house, centre, dates from 1908.

Caption For Amberley, Castle 1899

This castle, probably dating from the 13th century, stands on the high ridge overlooking the Woodchester Valley, just north of Nailsworth and on the western edge of Minchinhampton Common

Caption For Sandy, St Swithin's Church 1925

The earliest mention of a church in Sandy is in the institution rolls of Bishop Hugh of Wells (c1214), and the font bowl in the south aisle is thought to date from Saxon times.

Caption For Fawley, All Saints Church C1955

The church of All Saints at Fawley dates back to Saxon times, though much of the present building is Norman or later.

Caption For Kirkbymoorside, Market Place 1951

The old Black Swan Inn is noted for its timber porch, which is dated 1634, though the George & Dragon, an old coaching inn, also has its origins in the 17th century.

Caption For Dunblane, Bridge And Cathedral 1899

The body of the cathedral dates from the 13th century, but the tower is Norman.

Caption For Ashford In The Water, Top Pump C1955

For those interested in this ancient art, the dates coincide with those at Monyash. mentioned elsewhere.

Caption For Slough, High Street 1961

Many of Slough's town centre buildings are relatively new, dating from the post- and pre-war periods.

Caption For Chester, Bridge Street, The Ship Inn 1888

The Old King's Head dates from the early 17th century, as does the Falcon Inn (1626).

Caption For Saffron Walden, Myddleton Place C1965

A new light has been fixed to the corner of the Youth Hostel at this date.

Caption For Winchcombe, St Peter's Church C1960

St Peter's Church is all that remains of the older Winchcombe Abbey, and dates from the 15th century.