Maps

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Memories

4,713 memories found. Showing results 861 to 870.

Good Old Spike

I was six years old (cannot remember much before) but later bonfire night squabbles with new villagers, swinging over blackies on ropes, riding carriages on railways was all fun. Spike itself was a fantastic village to live in. ...Read more

A memory of Poolsbrook in 1957 by Dennis Wilson

East Chevington The Drift

I am the daughter of Doreen Smith, daughter of Frederick Steve Smith & Elizabeth Smith (The siblings consisted of Albert, Frederick, John, Violet, Nellie, Millie, Elizabeth or Lizzie who died of TB, Jim, Doreen). ...Read more

A memory of North Seaton in 1930 by Doreen Smith Nee Beverley

Born In Oldcroft

I was born in Upper Oldcroft, we had neighbours of Mr and Mrs Cooper, where we used to get water from their well. Horace and Rene Turley, Jim Cox and Family by the huge walnut tree. Cissie Thomas where we used our ration books. ...Read more

A memory of Oldcroft in 1946 by Grahame Savage

Our Early Life

We lived my Dad (Roly Inman) Mum (Topsy Inman) with me Michael, and Roger in Shotover up the rough lane off the road by the grass triangle and near the school. I remember Miss Swithenbank who used to teach and lived in ...Read more

A memory of Burley in Wharfedale in 1950 by Michael Inman

Born In 1955 In Kiveton Park

I was born in 1955 at KIlton Hospital in Worksop but lived in Kiveton for 23years before moving away...I lived with my parents peter and joan spacie and my brother jonathan on Highfield Avenue...on the estate just ...Read more

A memory of Kiveton Park by Mary Heeley

Nain, Taid And Clocaenog

Clocaenog, I have some very good memories of this quiet village. I used to visit my Nain & Taid during the school holidays in mid 70's -80's helping out on their farm pentre, collecting the hay in the summer, riding ...Read more

A memory of Clocaenog in 1978 by Paul Moore

The Ideal Village

I lived with my grandparents for a short while in the late forties and visited often over the next fifteen years or so. Their home was one of the wooden bungalows that was Ewden Village. My grandad worked on the reservoirs ...Read more

A memory of Ewden Village in 1948 by John Hattersley

A Brauton Boy

I was born in Braunton in 1938. I am now 75 yrs of age residing in Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire where I have lived for the past 42 years. I have visited many countries in my life including a National Service stint for two ...Read more

A memory of Braunton in 1930 by Frederick Davies

The Family

I was born in Abergwynfi in 1942, but the family moved up to the midlands when I was a few weeks old. We returned home every year for our annual hols and sometimes at Xmas. The memories I hold are quite idyllic and I have never lost ...Read more

A memory of Abergwynfi in 1942 by R John Lewis

Captions

5,033 captions found. Showing results 2,065 to 2,088.

Caption For Bluntisham, Village Square C1965

This scene, with Lieutenant Colonel Tebbutt's 19th-century barograph under the shelter in front of the village shop has hardly changed.

Caption For Leverington, Gorefield Road C1960

The tree-lined road still runs straight past the refurbished village hall in the distance, whilst the building hidden behind the trees on the left was demolished and the site redeveloped as a small housing

Caption For Mithian, The Village C1950

The very small village hall is on the left.

Caption For Bexhill On Sea, Downs And Cricket Ground 1894

Before the new resort grew up across the landscape, much of the countryside around the old village was open downland along the breezy coastal strip.

Caption For Studland, The Beach 1925

The attraction of Studland is not only the attractive beach and picturesque coastal scenery, but also the wild heathland around the village.

Caption For Wetheral, The Road To The River C1955

Wetheral congregates around its spa- cious triangular village green, which is overlooked by a number of fine, large 18th-century houses.

Caption For Rusper, Village 1909

In an age when many village pubs are closing, it is good to know that Rusper still boasts three inns - the Plough, the Royal Oak and the Star. Note the pretty timber-framed cottage on the right.

Caption For Stoney Middleton, Composite C1955

This postcard shows the parish church of St Martin in the centre, and clockwise from the top left, the village centre; the `Roman` Baths in the Nook; Lover`s Leap; and the view down from the Bank.

Caption For Sydling St Nicholas, East Street C1955

The initials of the courtier and his wife are carved on a timber in the village's tithe barn.

Caption For Cadnam, The Green C1960

Cadnam's extensive green is yet another of those delightful wide open spaces that seem to always be in close proximity to so many New Forest villages.

Caption For Hythe, High Street C1955

In Victorian times Hythe was a mere village on the banks of Southampton Water, but it increased in size during the 20th century largely owing to the availability of employment at the nearby oil refinery

Caption For Thorne, The Canal C1955

The canal linked the River Don with the Humber, which it joined near the neighbouring village of Keadby.

Caption For Foxton, The Grand Union Canal C1960

Landscaping and advertising have increased the number of visitors to the locks and the adjoining charming village.

Caption For Rothley, Fowke Street C1965

There has been some upgrading and renovation in the centre of this friendly village. Rothley has connections with the Knights Templar.

Caption For Nether Stowey, Post Office And Clock Tower 1929

The village lock-up and a medieval market cross and bell tower once stood here at the junction.

Caption For Kingston St Mary, The Village C1960

The village lock-up and a medieval market cross and bell tower once stood here at the junction.

Caption For Tintinhull, The Green C1950

The shade of an old lime tree at the foot of the village green provides an excellent spot for this family's picnic.

Caption For Helford, Passage 1930

Here on the north shore, a mile from Mawnan Smith, is the ferry place for foot passengers wishing to cross the estuary to Helford village on the Lizard side. A small van is making a delivery.

Caption For Billesdon, Back Street C1955

Diverse materials make up the warp and weft of this village.

Caption For Woodhouse Eaves, The Village C1955

St Pauls Church of 1837, by William Railton, dominates the village with its intricate pattern of roofs.

Caption For Smeeton Westerby, Westerby Corner C1955

This attractive village retains its quiet rural atmosphere; it is ranged along its north-south street about a mile to the south of Kibworth Beauchamp.

Caption For Broadwas, Butts Bank Farm C1955

Broadwas is a pleasant village in pastoral Teme Valley farmland, six miles west of Worcester. This handsome farmhouse survives unaltered and unspoilt today, though no longer part of a working farm.

Caption For Belsay, The Village C1955

The new village was in fact one long terraced row featuring an arcaded ground floor; this was a reflection of Sir Charles Monck's taste for things Italian.

Caption For Paddock Wood, Measuring The Hops C1950

This village was the hop picking 'capital' of Kent. At one time, every September hordes of workers with their families would arrive and camp out for the season.