Maps

241 maps found.

1947, The Valley Ref. NPO846555
1947, Lledr Valley Ref. NPO1190913
1946, Valley Bottom Ref. NPO858460
1899, Top Valley Ref. RNE850133
1898, Trent Valley Ref. RNE852714
1898, Valley, The Ref. RNE858568
1947, Ribble Valley Ref. NPO1190848
1896, Emerson Valley Ref. RNE701233
1899, Dovey Valley Ref. RNE692458
1898, Dulais Valley Ref. RNE694770
1899, Happy Valley Ref. RNE726633
1896, Lea Valley Ref. RNE753844
1898, Golden Valley Ref. RNE717280
1897, Ogmore Valley Ref. RNE796101
1895, Rimswell Valley Ref. RNE816897
1896, Low Valley Ref. RNE768585
1898, Ribble Valley Ref. RNE1190848
1946, Top Valley Ref. NPO850133
1895, Findon Valley Ref. RNE705697
1923, Gleadless Valley Ref. POP714717

Books

7 books found. Showing results 121 to 7.

Memories

498 memories found. Showing results 51 to 60.

Dunsmore People And Happenings Remembered

PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION In 1995, when the first edition of this history was published, it seemed incredibly optimistic to have had three hundred copies printed for a market which ...Read more

A memory of Dunsmore by Peter Jewell

My Childhood In Knatts Valley

I was born in Knatts Valley, in a bungalow belonging to George and Elsie Lines of Lynwood, friends of my mother and father. George became my Godfather, and one of my names is also George. I was supposed to have been ...Read more

A memory of Otford in 1940 by Rod Duffy

First Holiday

My first holiday was when I was 9 years old (in 1958) and my parents and I came to Goodrington. We stayed at Beech Hurst which if I remember correctly was in Youngs Park Road. It was lovely. I made friends with a girl who lived ...Read more

A memory of Goodrington in 1958 by Barbara Lucas

Anyone Remember The Chapel By Cyfyng Cottage Near Ty Mawr National Trust House

A family member owns Cyfyng Cottage which is attached to the old Presbyterian Chapel that was used by people of the Wybrnant Valley from about 1850 until the 1960s. ...Read more

A memory of Penmachno in 1950 by Christine Conroy

Growing Ou In Galley Common

Growing up in Galley Common was the best part of my life. Dad was the manager of the bus depot, Bunty Motors I think it was called, at the bottom of Hickman Road, I lived at 66 Hickman Road. In the summer a lot of ...Read more

A memory of Galley Common in 1959 by [Chris] Rick Green

Bamford Parish Church No One Cares Anymore

A churchyard  is a place where families can be near their deceased loved ones, a calm and beautiful place surrounded by trees and flowers, but that is not the case in Bamford churchyard. The grass and ...Read more

A memory of Bamford in 2009 by A C

Not So Quiet Evacuation

I vaguely recall my late father and mother telling me that the family made a temporary move from Wallasey, Wirral to Pantymwyn during the Second World War, renting a house (part of a farm) owned by a Mr Jones. It was a ...Read more

A memory of Pantymwyn in 1940 by Chris Jones

The Lindens Rosgill

I was born in the large house halfway down the hill of the little hamlet of Rosgill, the house is called the Lindens. My childhood was wonderful. I rate my self a very lucky person indeed to have started my life in the lovely ...Read more

A memory of Rosgill in 1941 by David Hines

Dinas Mawwdwy Llanymawddwy Valley

My Grandparents went to this beautiful valley in the 1940's. Then for the rest of their lives. We are now a 3rd generation of friends with a family from the area. This place in Wales is very dear to my heart I have ...Read more

A memory of Dinas

Memories Of The Red Lion

I was born in 1966 and lived in the Red Lion. My dad and mum were married in 1961. My dad lived in the village all his life, moving to the Red Lion on his marriage. My dad was formerly of Temperance Hall, down the road ...Read more

A memory of Wareside in 1966 by Amanda Shaw

Captions

753 captions found. Showing results 121 to 144.

Caption For Helston, The Moors 1890

The big house set back from the road left of centre is Weeth, and past it the road continues down into the valley of the Cober.

Caption For Port Erin, 1895

In the distance is the valley leading to Fleshwick Bay.

Caption For Chandler's Ford, Winchester Road C1965

Chandler was the ancient miller who occupied the little mill in the valley; the ford was negotiated by passing stagecoaches.

Caption For Tawstock, St Peter's Church 1890

This remarkable church, St Peter's, is hidden in the Taw valley a couple of miles from Barnstaple.

Caption For Chalford, On The Canal 1910

As it climbs the area known as Golden Valley, the scenery is magnificent.

Caption For Trenarren, The Vale C1884

Looking inland from the high ground above Black Head, this view captures almost the whole of the little valley where trees thrive in the shelter.

Caption For Eype, Ships Light's Shop C1955

The thatched roofs of the Ship Light's and Port Cottage lie in the valley at Lower Eype.

Caption For Barrow Upon Soar, The Bridge And River C1965

By 1086 the Soar Valley was well settled, and although the Domesday village of Barhou offers little to delight the visitor, the river has a watery magnetism which draws families from Leicester to its banks

Caption For Alston, Front Street C1955

Cobbled Front Street slopes steeply down towards the South Tyne Valley, past 17th-century cottages, like that on the extreme right which is dated 1681, and ancient pubs like the Angel and the King's

Caption For Sheffield, Rivelin Dam C1955

It took five years to build with workmen tunnelling from both ends; it carried water from the Derwent Valley to the reservoir at Rivelin.

Caption For Painswick, General View 1901

Painswick was a market centre for the smaller villages along the valley.

Caption For Colchester, North Hill C1960

This view gives a good idea of the height of the main part of the town on its ridge above the River Colne valley.

Caption For Glyn Ceiriog, The Village C1965

Lloyd George once described the Ceiriog Valley as a 'little bit of heaven on earth', despite the small Wynne slate mine in the village.

Caption For Slaithwaite, Star Hotel C1955

Locals pronounce Slaithwaite 'Slawit', and this bustling village in the valley of the River Calder four miles south-west of Huddersfield is another one with Norse origins.

Caption For Bodiam, Castle 1902

The great medieval castle at Bodiam was built in the Rother valley in 1386 against a possible French attack.

Caption For Sidmouth, Fore Street 1904

The red sandstone cliffs of East Devon break into the green and pastoral valley of the River Sid; Sidmouth lines the slopes of the gap.

Caption For Clovelly, Harbour 1890

Clovelly is the original picture postcard village, clinging to a steep wooded valley prohibited to motor vehicles.

Caption For Castleford, Valley Gardens C1965

Complete with a stream and ornamental flowerbeds, the Valley Gardens still give much pleasure to shoppers seeking relaxation after shopping in nearby Carlton Street.

Caption For Maiden Newton, Footbridge And Castle Inn C1955

Shown here are two of the several bridges that cross the rivers of this valley, with hens scrabbling for food in the meadow nearby.

Caption For Blackhall Colliery, Crimdon Dene C1965

The wooded valley of Crimdon Dene is an unspoilt area close to Blackhall, where the beach is not polluted with coal spoil.

Caption For Tiverton, The Park 1920

In the valley immediately below, a new road is now a blot on the landscape.

Caption For Wadebridge, The Reservoir 1906

Wadebridge's clean water supply was fed by gravity from the reservoir with its central fountain, seen here high above the town in the valley below.

Caption For Cuckmere Haven, The Valley From High And Over 1921

This view, from the famous High and Over viewpoint on the South Downs, shows the big meanders and flat valley floor of the only undeveloped river-mouth in the south-east.

Caption For Chandler's Ford, Winchester Road C1965

Chandler was the ancient miller who occupied the little mill in the valley; the ford was negotiated by passing stagecoaches.