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Windsor/Eton Town Bridge & Sir Christopher Wren's House

I remember when the old Roadmaster double-deckers used this bridge daily on their run to and from Slough. Now the bridge is closed to road traffic and the vehicles have to detour around the Brocas to access Windsor.

A memory of Windsor in 1900 by Carolyn Babin

Forties And Fifties

Born on Pottersway in '36, but raised on Carr Hill Rd. I went to Carr Hill School, then Grammar School...great and happy memories of the area. The freeze of '47; friends then were Jim Thompson, Jimmy Ward, Roy Fletcher, John ...Read more

A memory of Gateshead in 1940 by Ray Oxberry

My Teenage Years

My family and I moved to Withybrook in 1960 first of all we lived in 2 all saints close later we moved yo 4 Kirby Lane. 2 All saints Close was the place where I met my future wife she lived at No3 next door. I was ...Read more

A memory of Withybrook in 1960 by Peter John Buckby

Childhood Memories

I lived at Bridge cottage from 1955 to 1964. Just across the road from the Blacksmiths Arms with the Plough Inn at our rear, and the Nags Head in the middle of the village there was no shortage of pubs for the adults. Two ...Read more

A memory of Two Dales in 1960 by Margaret Sockett Nee'wilson

Post Office And Markets

I remember that just opposite to this photo was the main Post Office, with wooden floors, which echoed when a customer walked on them. Further along where the white building is, if you went left, there was an ...Read more

A memory of St Helens by Valerie Abbott

Hanwel Shops

Perhaps the most important shop to a young man progressing through bikes, motor bikes, scooters, and finally a car, was Barnekells. This was opposite Hanwell Bus Garage. There is a picture of it with a trolley bus outside on ...Read more

A memory of Hanwell in 1964 by Nick Beard

The Freedom We Shared, Memories That Never Leave Us.

Our playground was everywhere, such was the wonders of growing up in the area. Hanney Road was lengthy and as is mentioned by others... what joy we had! I collected frogs from the pond with the ...Read more

A memory of Steventon in 1949 by Lewis Holmar

Evacuee In Bason Bridge

My mother and I lived in a cottage opposite the pub, Rose Cottage, which is not there now - I believe the site is now someone's garage. I was born in 1940 and am not sure what age I was in Bason Bridge but I do ...Read more

A memory of Bason Bridge in 1940 by Valerie Connelly

Born And Lived In Thorne Moorends And Relatives There.

Hi, my family were living at the Grove, Moorends when I was born in 1949. It was not long after the war and mum worked in the fields and dad at Thorne Colliery. My grandad's sister lived at ...Read more

A memory of Moorends in 1949 by Derick Smith

West Auckland

My mum was also born in the Nursery at West Auckland and later moved to Bishop Auckland. She has loads of memories of both places. Do you remember the matchstick bridge and getting lettuce and spring onions from the allotment ...Read more

A memory of West Auckland in 1952

Captions

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Caption For Wroxham, The Broads 1902

This broad is almost a mile long, and at this part of it the dinghy passengers and the cattle are enjoying a quiet moment.

Caption For Sudbury, Bathing Place And Common 1934

This was established in 1894, and a bridge was constructed from Little Fullingpit Meadow.

Caption For Swanland, Main Street C1965

Beside the delightful village pond stands the Day and Secondary School (right), a gift in 1876 of John Todd, owner of Swanland Hall.

Caption For Lancaster, The Town Hall 1886

Market Square is the open area in front of the Town Hall, and Market Street runs to the left. The locals liked the large Tuscan portico and its four plain columns.

Caption For Lyme Regis, Broad Street C1955

On the other side of Bridge Street are the Rock Point Inn (centre right), where steps and signs lead to its Town View Restaurant.

Caption For Chideock, Village 1912

Beyond are an obscured Bridge Cottage, By the Stream , and Apple Tree Thatch (centre).

Caption For Bedford, Town Bridge C1955

The significance of Town Bridge is that of an enduring physical presence.

Caption For Cawood, The Bridge C1955

Cawood was once a busy port on the River Ouse with boat building and a ferry.

Caption For Gravesend, Clifton Marine Parade C1898

At Gravesend Reach, the River Thames narrows on its way from the North Sea to London Bridge, another twenty-six miles upstream.

Caption For Gravesend, Clifton Marine Parade C1898

At Gravesend Reach, the River Thames narrows on its way from the North Sea to London Bridge, another twenty-six miles upstream.

Caption For Crickhowell, Beaufort Street C1955

Crickhowell is most famous for its grand 17th-century bridge over the Usk, and the nearby 1481ft Table Mountain.

Caption For Beddgelert, The Bridge And Llewelyn Hotel 1889

The small stone village of Beddgelert stands at the confluence of the Colwyn and Glaslyn rivers. It sits in the shadow of Snowdon, and is a favourite tourist spot.

Caption For Devils Bridge, The Falls C1880

The awful height of the fissure which the bridge bestrides a hundred feet above the observer, rendered doubly gloomy by its narrowness, and the wood which overhangs it; the stunning noise of the torrent

Caption For Llandudno, The Promenade 1898

'The Queen of Welsh resorts', Llandudno preserves much of its Victorian flavour, with its sweeping promenade faced by numerous hotels, its expanse of sands between the headlands of the Great and Little

Caption For Walsall, The Bridge 2005

Upper Rushall Street and Peal Street running north and south from the bottom of the church steps indicate ancient routes to Lichfield and Wednesbury.

Caption For Preston, Church Street 1929

Liverpool and Manchester both sent traffic over the Ribble bridges and into the dock area to join roads that were full already.

Caption For Burnley, St Peter's Church 1895

We can see the Church Street Road Bridge to the left, and the land upon which the church is built slopes down quite steeply to the river.

Caption For Ilkley, River And Tea Gardens From Riverside Café C1965

Downstream from the old bridge, the Wharfe takes on a gentle benign feel. Here pleasure boats can be hired in the summer months.

Caption For St Ives, Crown Street 1925

Crown Street connects the Bullock Market and Market Hill. It takes its name from the Crown public house (right) opposite the turning to Bridge Street, now occupied by Woolworth`s.

Caption For Fittleworth, The Village C1955

Fittleworth is a picturesque village of fine old houses, commons and fir woods. On the left of the picture is the Swan, a 14th-century coaching inn with a sign spanning the main road.

Caption For Beddgelert, The Village C1955

This extremely attractive village lies in the heart of mountainous Snowdonia on the Glaslyn river, and this fine bridge has been a magnet for visitors, who came in increasing numbers following the war.

Caption For Downham, The Village 1894

Children pose near the small bridge over Downham Beck, a brook which runs through the heart of the village.

Caption For Downham, The Village 1894

Children pose near the small bridge over Downham Beck, a brook which runs through the heart of the village.

Caption For Keighley, Quebec Street C1890

This was once part of a quiet residential area, with orchards and gardens.