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Maps

316 maps found.

1922, Grove Ref. POP722829
1919, Grove Ref. POP722836
1899, Grove Ref. RNE722828
1895, Grove Ref. RNE722833
1947, Grove Ref. NPO722833
1946, Grove Ref. NPO722831
1898, Grove Ref. RNE722830
1895, Grove Ref. RNE722837
1923, Grove Ref. POP722828
1920, Grove Ref. POP722830
1946, Grove Ref. NPO722836
1920, Grove Ref. POP722831
1899, Grove Ref. RNC722836
1898, Grove Ref. RNE722829
1896, Grove Ref. RNE722831
1897, Grove Ref. RNE722836
1900, Grove Ref. HOSM47181
1896, Grove Ref. HOSM70433
1947, Grove Ref. NPO722828
1946, Grove Ref. NPO722829

Books

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Memories

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Childhood In The Village!!

I was devastated in 1964 when my mother told me we were to leave the village so that my mother could pursue her dream of owning her own small business elsewhere. It was a dreadful culture shock, one that has remained ...Read more

A memory of Mollington in 1961 by Vanda Godwin Marriott

Early Memories

My birth on 30 Nov 1946 at 34 Oldberry Road, Burnt Oak, is where it all started for me, but my mother & her parents moved into the house when it was built for the LCC. She's 89 now, but recalls that she, as a 9-yr-old in 1928, ...Read more

A memory of Burnt Oak in 1946 by Anthony Kerrison

Happy Times

As children we were very priviliged to be part of the village community. We spent many carefree hours playing and making camps in the woods and fields, sometimes we would venture further but had to keep a watchful eye for the ...Read more

A memory of Turners Hill in 1965 by Tim Fieldwick

When It Was An Aerodrome !

Ok, so it may have been a little later than 1955, but we used to live in Southbourne Grove, and used to thrash our bicycles across the fields (over the arterial road) and make our way to the back of the airport ...Read more

A memory of Southend Airport in 1955 by Colin Hayes

Wla  Ww2

My mother's name was Gladys Letton, she lived in Eden Grove, Horfield, she was in the WLA. Is there anyone out there that would remember her?? A great web site, thanks for any help. Carol.

A memory of Bristol by Carol Underwood

Homes Boy

I entered White's Children's Home and Mission (known as CH&M) in June of 1945 having come from Surbiton, Surrey. I was 9 years old. The home was situated in Church Rd opposite "The Pond", it is now a CO-OP supermarket.  There was a ...Read more

A memory of Tiptree in 1945 by alanclffrd

Clifton Park

I used to live in tree-lined Lister Street. All I had to do was climb over the back wall to the rear of my house to get into Clifton Park. I remember Sunday School held at the Bandstand: 'Sunshine Corner always jolly fine, is for ...Read more

A memory of Rotherham in 1940 by John Wigglesworth

Those Were The Days

I remember Rye Lane in Peckham as a very busy shopping centre. I was born in the area and lived in Mcdermott Road in the prefabs (it is now a Charlie Dimock Garden) until I married  in Blenheim Grove Church (behind the ...Read more

A memory of Peckham by Maureen Roose

Growing Up In Filton

I was born in Plymouth of Welsh parents, there was no work in Newport Wales when my Father got out of the Navy, so, we moved to my Grandparents house in 50 Wallscourt Rd Filton, until our house 13 Canberra Grove Filton became ...Read more

A memory of Filton in 1966 by Christine Flage

Great Place

I was born at home, 4 Ripley Avenue, Great Moor, Stockport on Jan. 4, 1937. I have very fond memories of Hazel Grove. At the age of 11, my Mom & Dad and Sister, Janet immigrated to Toronto, Canada. I did not want to leave, I ...Read more

A memory of Hazel Grove in 1945 by Audrey Caldwell

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Captions

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Caption For Bladon, Grove Road C1960

The cottages on the right in Grove Road are dated 1794. They have changed very little, and still retain their rough stone frontages.

Caption For Wilmslow, Bank Square Gardens C1955

At the other end of Grove Street, Bank Square took its name from the Union Bank of Manchester, with its fine clock and cupola.

Caption For Walsall, Park Street 1967

In the 1850s Harry Grove the chemist was the place to go for Grove's tonic tincture which 'will relieve most acute pain instantaneously, arising either from a carious tooth or soreness of the gums

Caption For Walsall, Park Street 1967

In the 1850s Harry Grove the chemist was the place to go for Grove’s tonic tincture which ‘will relieve most acute pain instantaneously, arising either from a carious tooth or soreness of the gums

Caption For Hitchin, St Michael's College C1955

This Catholic school was established in Grove Road, close to the new Catholic Church on the corner of Nightingale Road.

Caption For Chester, The Groves 1888

Looking across the Dee towards The Groves. The motor launches are proving a popular attraction for those wishing to take the river journey to Eaton Hall.

Caption For Chester, The Groves 1923

Being well-turned-out was an important part of social life in the twenties; a stroll along The Groves on a sunny summer day was an excellent opportunity to see and be seen.

Caption For Chester, The Suspension Bridge 1888

In 1852 a suspension bridge was built over the Dee to link the suburb of Queen's Park with the Groves on the north side of the river. The bridge was rebuilt in 1923.

Caption For Brighton, Tramway Construction, Lewes Road C1900

Tramway construction is going on at the junction of Lewes Road and Elm Grove. The tracks curv- ing away to the right ter- minated by the race- course.

Caption For Bladon, The Village Pump C1960

The village pump, situated at the junction of Park Street and Grove Road, is over 300 years old and a listed structure.

Caption For Westbury, Oldfield Park Estate C1965

The estate is still expanding, and has a new set of Groves – named after different types of trees.

Caption For Freshwater Bay, The Beach C1965

He described the scene in verse: 'Groves of pine on either hand To break the blast of winter, stand; And further on, the heavy channel Tumbles a breaker on chalk and sand'.

Caption For Freshwater Bay, The Beach C1965

He described the scene in verse: 'Groves of pine on either hand To break the blast of winter, stand; And further on, the heavy channel Tumbles a breaker on chalk and sand'.

Caption For Kingston Upon Thames, Downstream From The Railway Bridge 1890

On the Hampton Wick side, hidden by the trees, are Walnut Tree House and Grove Cottage, with Wick Lodge Boathouse just beyond the motor launches.

Caption For Dorchester, Judge Jeffery's Lodgings 1913

To the right are Groves County Clothing and Outfitting Store and the shop of P B Whittingham.

Caption For Chester, The Suspension Bridge 1888

In 1852 a suspension bridge was built over the Dee to link the suburb of Queen's Park with the Groves on the north side of the river. In the distance can be seen the mills and the Old Dee Bridge.

Caption For Baslow, The Old Mill C1883

guide book for 1886 states that the village had no special feature of interest to the tourist, though its situation was pleasant and that the church with its stumpy spire was charmingly placed amid a grove

Caption For Ilkley, The Moors 1914

The massive rocks were taken down Cowpasture Road to stone breaking yards around Ash Grove.

Caption For Morland, The Village 1893

'Morlund', an ancient spelling preserving the word 'lundr', suggests that hereabouts Norse settlers entertained a superstitious awe for a wood or sacred grove set upon or close by moorland

Caption For Marton In Cleveland, The Grove C1960

Lying just outside the eastern edge of Stewart Park, The Grove represents one of the most exclusive local neighbourhoods, but more houses have been built since this view was taken, and traffic restrictions

Caption For Kingswinford, Summer Hill C1965

The four roads which meet at the Cross are Moss Grove, Market Street, High Street, and Summer Hill, which are part of the main roads linking Dudley, Kidderminster, Stourbridge and Wolverhampton.

Caption For Marton In Cleveland, Captain Cooke's Memorial School C1955

It has since been used as a children's nursery, and stands at the junction of Stokesley Road and The Grove.

Caption For Dulwich, Lordship Lane C1955

Behind the camera is St Peter`s Church, and on the left is the Grove Tavern.

Caption For Stansted Mountfitchet, Chapel Hill C1965

The parish pump used to stand on the corner of Grove Hill, just in front of Stansted Park Stores (the polygonal building on the right).