Photos

11,144 photos found. Showing results 18,001 to 11,144.

Maps

181,031 maps found.

1887, Llangammarch Wells Ref. HOSM34821
1885, Oakley Park Ref. HOSM55529
1875 - 1887, Tylwch Ref. HOSM62773
1910 - 1911, Llanddoged Ref. HOSM51771
1900, Llansanffraid-Ym-Mechain Ref. HOSM39293
1900, Four Crosses Ref. HOSM45729
1905 - 1906, Lansallos Ref. HOSM50776
1905 - 1906, Trenewan Ref. HOSM62392
1881 - 1882, Widegates Ref. HOSM64548
1883 - 1901, Hathern Ref. HOSM47802
1886 - 1888, Alvingham Ref. HOSM35919
1886 - 1888, Legbourne Ref. HOSM51035
1888, Little Carlton Ref. HOSM51426
1888, Little Grimsby Ref. HOSM51485
1887 - 1905, Ludney Ref. HOSM52761
1888, North Cockerington Ref. HOSM55190
1888 - 1905, Scupholme Ref. HOSM58748
1886 - 1888, Tathwell Ref. HOSM61282
1884 - 1902, Batchcott Ref. HOSM37198
1883 - 1888, Cleedownton Ref. HOSM41122

Books

442 books found. Showing results 21,601 to 21,624.

Memories

29,041 memories found. Showing results 9,001 to 9,010.

Wolf Rubber

I was born in 1934 in Burns Avenue Southall, and I remember Snells Farm at the bottom of Burns Ave, before it became a prefab estate. Left Dormers Wells at 14 in 1948. I worked at Wolf Rubber in 1949 and my job was cleaning metal ...Read more

A memory of Southall in 1949 by Dennis Legge

Greengrocers In Vivian Ave

My Saturday and school holiday job was working for the greengrocers, can't remember their name, next to ABC bread shop. Really nice people and gave me a life long understanding of quality fruit & veg. ...Read more

A memory of Hendon by Geoff Crisp

Pontllotyn Cinema 1960 1974

I have many fond memories of Pontllotyn Cinema, it was a very big part of most of my childhood and teen years. I remember Mrs Jones with the torch, Mrs Lewis & my own Nan, Mrs Jones from Duffryn St. My nan's job ...Read more

A memory of Pontlottyn in 1965 by Kelvin Jones

Growing Up In Castleton

My sister, brother and I were brought up in Castleton in the 1950's and although our family life wasn't very happy I do have positive memories of Castleton (formerly called Blue Pits village). It was a nice ...Read more

A memory of Castleton by Norma Hart

Budgen

Can anyone tell me the name of the house that was there before Budgens was put there.

A memory of Shepperton by Tracie Hatchett

Alexandrina Ogilvie

I left Scotland heading to Australia on the SS Ormonde. My dad Frank, worked in the railways in Thornton. I can remember the smell of the steam engines which I still love. I did go back a few years ago to try and ...Read more

A memory of Thornton in 1949 by Alexandrina Johnson

The Farm On The Hill

I began my life's journey at Ty Gwyn farm in 1951 just before my 2nd birthday. I even remember climbing.the stairs at 1year 10 months. I would walk down Penywern Road to the Wern school. I remember standing on a chair in ...Read more

A memory of Ystalyfera in 1954 by Joyce .Lloyd

Grandad

l was born in Sandyford. l spent hours of my childhood in Brook Street, Brown Lees. My grandad, Harry Booth, worked down the Victoria Pit. l remember seeing the miners on their way home with faces blackened by coal dust. l remember ...Read more

A memory of Brown Lees in 1945 by Sylvia Davies

Speed

In relation to Reform Street and the city square on Friday/Saturday nights. We boys and our latest girlfriends (only if you had a car) used to meet and have a drag race either up Reform Street and back or a race from city square out under the ...Read more

A memory of Dundee in 1966 by Alan Gray

St Mary's Church

I was baptised in this church and belonged to the Youth Club. The Vicar at that time, was Rev. Welch, and 'Doc' ran the Youth Club. After church on Sundays we all used to go into the pub for a shandy, including the ...Read more

A memory of Hendon in 1956 by Deanna Sycamore

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Captions

29,395 captions found. Showing results 21,601 to 21,624.

Caption For Cambridge, View On The Granta 1914

A trip on the river is an unforgettable experience; the Granta bustles with punts and skiffs against a backdrop of green fields and leafy trees.

Caption For Llanthony, The Valley 1895

The beautiful landscape and the tranquillity indicated in this view give us the reason why William de Lacy chose to renounce the world and live a life of contemplation here in c1100.

Caption For Southport, Peter Pans Playground C1955

The cars rattled and juddered around the circuit, and on hot days there was always the pervading smell of burning oil.

Caption For Carisbrooke, High Street C1955

Carisbrooke's dramatic castle, rich in history, made the town a popular tourist attraction with early visitors, including the poet Tennyson, who may have incorporated aspects of the castle into

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 Wroxham, At Wroxham Bridge 1952

Seen from the bridge, most of these buildings survive as cafes, gift shops, and the like. The prominent semi-circular gable on the right in the distance is the famous Roy's Stores.

Caption For Cambridge, The Bank And Post Office 1931

Looking down towards St Andrew's Street, with First Court, the oldest part of Christ's College, in the distance. The Capital and Counties bank (now Lloyd's) and Post Office are in the foreground.

Caption For Polruan, Arrival Of The Ferry C1955

Piloting, pilchards, piracy and privateering - anything nautical could provide a living for the seafarers of Polruan.

Caption For Clacton On Sea, The Passmore Edwards Holiday Home 1901

The pier had something for everyone: for a shilling, one could have a session of 'Character Reading: Head, Face & Hand'.

Caption For Hursley, All Saints Church 1886

Winchester has always been an important centre for military training; much of the countryside round and about is used for tactical exercises.

Caption For Winchester, High Street 1899

The town clock, which has a statue of Queen Anne in a niche behind, was presented to the city after a royal visit in 1713. The building behind is the old Guildhall.

Caption For Castle Morton, Post Office C1960

Despite some modern buildings, Castle Morton is a village of great charm. Its ancient Common is still a good place for a wander as you admire the Malverns a few miles away.

Caption For Prestbury, The Burgage C1955

Burgage Street, once the main street of Prestbury, is thought to be where the annual fair and the weekly market were held - they originated from a charter granted in the 13th century.

Caption For Theydon Bois, The Pond And Green C1955

The village of Theydon Bois Green has existed since the 18th century; it constituted the parish's only real settlement.

Caption For Bridport, East Mill 1904

East Mill stood on the north side of East Road and was powered by the River Asker. This view, dating from 1904, looks eastwards from the north bank and duplicates picture 43865.

Caption For Burton Bradstock, The Village C1960

The creation of an official long-distance footpath along the Dorset coastline has brought many walkers to Burton Bradstock.

Caption For Leeds Castle, 1892

This view looks towards the Gloirette; on the left can be seen the main building. In this picture, the magnificent location of the Castle, surrounded by its enchanting lake, is clearly seen.

Caption For Gillingham, High Street C1965

Not far away is Slaughter Gate, where King Edmund Ironside routed the retreating Danish army of King Canute.

Caption For St Ives, High Street 1922

The High Street remains the main entranceway to the older part of St Ives, and is an important shopping street.

Caption For Ormskirk, Market Place And Aughton Street 1894

At this time Ormskirk was a busy little town of around 6,500 people. On market days the favourite places for a tip- ple were the Wheatsheaf, the Talbot and the King's Arms.

Caption For Sheffield, Fargate And Surrey Street 1893

The Albany was the only temperance hotel in Sheffield to be mentioned alongside the likes of the Royal Victoria (rooms from 3s 6d, dinner 5s), the Midland, the Talbot and the Wharncliffe.

Caption For Runcorn, Runcorn Bridge And The Transporter Bridge C1961

Once the bridge opened the transporter, which was one of only three in the country, was decommissioned.

Caption For Potter Heigham, The Bridge Hotel C1955

There are some old paintings of the 14th-century bridge at Potter Heigham, which was a favourite subject with artists. This hotel serves the tourists who come to this popular boating centre.

Caption For Norwich, From Above Pull's Ferry 1896

We are looking across the river Wensum, past the ancient Pull's Ferry named after a 19th-century ferryman; the cathedral and its precincts belie the industrial nature of late 19th-century Norwich.