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Queen Alexandra

I joined the Queen Alexandra Nursing Corps in 1958 and came down from Scotland to QA depot at Hindhead. After training at the Dental College, Aldershot was posted to the Dental Centre, Connaught Hospital. My name was then Smith. ...Read more

A memory of Hindhead in 1959 by Jean Barnard

Memories Of Hounslow

We used to have French students stay with us and at the end of their visit there would be a banquet at the old Town Council Centre in Treaty Road. I have happy memories of the boating lake at Inwood Park. We lived at Hounslow ...Read more

A memory of Hounslow in 1965 by Michael Daly

Some History

I used to catch the school bus to Castleford at the White Swan on the left; this was re-built in the early 1900s. The Royal Oak on the far right was originally opposite the Swan where the fish shop is. The "new" Royal Oak (now closed) ...Read more

A memory of Kippax in 1964 by Robert Clayton

Memories Of School

I was a boarder at WGS from 1957 to 1964 and it doesn't live in my mind as the happiest place in the world - but there were plenty of girls who did love it, I remember. I was only thinking of it yesterday, ...Read more

A memory of Ashford in 1962 by Annie Marks

Small World

Relating to the story of Roger Pickett; I also was born in 1952 (January) and lived in Lucas Rd with my nan, Kitty Rayment, and my mum, Joyce, and family from the age of 3. So Roger, we were near neighbours! My maiden name then was Linda ...Read more

A memory of Grays by Linda Deaville

Happy Days In The Village 1951 1960

I moved to the village in 1951 after my father died; mum and I had a prefab in Molyneoux Road. They are no longer there but these days were the happiest time for growing up. The church was the centre of village ...Read more

A memory of Upton by Sheila Ings

Woolwich, Powis Street

I remember Woolwich town centre in the 1960's when I was a kid. In this picture I believe you can just see Garrets department store on the left which was a big rival to Cuffs department store a bit further back (out of ...Read more

A memory of Woolwich in 1962 by Mark Stacey

Longenton In The 60s

The Arndale Shopping centre - next to Mary Magdalen's Church on West Farm Avenue. There were two large concrete and pebble waterfountains (that were switched off one day and were never switched back on again). There was ...Read more

A memory of Longbenton by Sandra Marzougui

Chilwell Barracks

I was stationed at Chilwell barracks just outside Nottingham in 1953. I was posted there from Deepcut after serving a year in an Ordnance Field Park. Incredibly my father was stationed in the same barracks which were nick ...Read more

A memory of Nottingham in 1953 by Les May

Weston Favell Upper School 1966 1970

I went to Weston Favell Upper School in 1966 aged 11 of which I have very fond memories. I left at the age of 15 in 1970. In that time Weston Favell was on the Eastern edge of Northampton in Booth lane, The ...Read more

A memory of Northampton by Kevin Smith

Captions

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Caption For Basildon, 'brunswick' Lower Dunton Road, Langdon Hills 2005

The exciting Festival Leisure Park has a wide mix of attractions including a multiplex cinema, a huge ten pin bowling centre, an indoor tennis and fitness centre, nightclubs, family entertainment

Caption For Bursledon, The Bridge C1955

Between the 14th and early 19th centuries, Bursledon was an important centre for naval shipbuilding, with the wooded slopes of the River Hamble providing much of the timber.

Caption For Croydon, North End 1896

The buildings on the left have given way to the Whitgift Shopping Centre, which was named after the Archbishop who had the hospital built at the junction ahead.

Caption For Hawkshead, The Square 1896

This picturesque cobbled square is in the centre of Hawkshead.

Caption For Cowes, The Parade C1871

The two Cowes, situated on the west and east banks of the River Medina, are famous throughout the world as a centre for yachting and as the home port of the Royal Yacht Squadron.

Caption For Bournemouth, Gervis Arcade C1874

Shops and arcades were opened in the centre of town, such as the splendid example of Victorian architecture shown here.

Caption For Rothwell, High Street C1955

The Electricity Service Centre and the London Central Meat Company have been replaced by a beauty salon and a florist.

Caption For Cardiff, City Hall, Law Courts 1906

Cardiff has a perfect Edwardian Civic Centre, precise in scale and scope.

Caption For Sandsend, The Village 1901

The railway station is in the centre, to the left of the bridge.

Caption For Hitchin, From Windmill Hill 1929

This shows the view from Windmill Hill looking towards St Mary's Parish Church, centre right.

Caption For Heckmondwike, The Market Square C1950

Long the centre of the town's social and political life, the Market Square contained many inns, including the George and Dragon, the Woodman, the Red Lion and the Brown Cow.

Caption For Bursledon, The Bridge C1955

Between the 14th and early 19th centuries, Bursledon was an important centre for naval shipbuilding, with the wooded slopes of the River Hamble providing much of the timber.

Caption For Barnsley, Aerial View C1966

This aerial view of the South Yorkshire town of Barnsley centres on the imposing white stone Town Hall with its monolithic central clock tower.

Caption For Maiden Newton, Dorchester Road C1960

Maiden Newton has been a much-appreciated centre for walking holidays in recent years, for many of the best villages and beauty spots on the Dorset downlands are within reach.

Caption For Dolybont, The Village C1940

This small village had a café, the Dolybont Café (centre), whose sign was visible from the road between Talybont and Borth – the proprietors hoped that holidaymakers would stop on their way to or from

Caption For Laindon, Wash Road C1955

It was rebuilt in a suitably gung-ho style in the 1930s (centre left).

Caption For Dinas Powys, The Square C1955

In the centre of the picture we can see the Star public house, owned by Brains Brewery - the local brew.

Caption For Hythe, High Street C1955

In the distance in the centre of this photograph is the sign for The King's Head public house, which in 1583 was known as The George, and later as The Sun.

Caption For Clifton Hampden, The Village C1960

We can just see the spire of the church of St Michael and all Angels towering above the thatched cottage (centre).

Caption For Ilminster, The Market Place C1955

The colonnaded Market Hall, rebuilt in 1813, dominates the centre of Ilminster.

Caption For Acle, The Staithe C1929

Acle is a popular centre for amateur yachtsmen, who come ashore to explore the area and visit the inns used by local rivermen.

Caption For Southport, Marine Lake 1902

In the centre background is a windmill, which was situated on the top of the boathouse.

Caption For Ventnor, The Esplanade 1908

Ventnor never compared to Sandown or Shanklin as a centre for sea bathing, though bathing machines for ladies and gentlemen flourished in King Edward VII's reign.

Caption For Kegworth, St Andrew's Church C1965

Here, though, in more tranquil days, St Andrew's, one of the largest of the county's churches, overlooks the village centre.