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Us Airmen At Louth 1957 59

I remember Louth back in the day, a day, as a young black airman from Maryland, it was nice dine, dance, and hang out in Louth. We used to stand in front of the teashop and sing with the local boys. I wish I ...Read more

A memory of Welton le Wold in 1958 by Lawrence Lloyd

East Harling Cricket

I have spent a lot of my young child hood on the recreation ground with my father Christopher Patrick and his brother George, playing cricket for East Harling. Memories of traveling on the crossbar seat of my dads ...Read more

A memory of East Harling in 1960 by Christine Hewson

Chambers Packaging

After leaving an on site job as a sparky I started working at Chambers packaging in the early 1980s. My grandmum (Dorris) and grandad (Ernie) had worked there before me and I joined my dad and uncle working there . The equipment ...Read more

A memory of Toton in 1983 by Antony (Tony) Mann

Born In Prairie Road, Addlestone

I was born at 53 Prairie Road in 1964, my earliest memory is going to school in Chapel Park Infants School, Chapel Avenue, then we up to infants school in School Lane and then over the road to the juniors which I ...Read more

A memory of Addlestone by Helen Drawwater

Growing Up In Tottenham Risley Ave Area

Tottenham?? Oh boy, I was born in Risley Avenue, lived there till 8 years old then moved to De Quincy Road, Tottenham, this house was genuinely haunted and we had a lot of bad health and experiences when ...Read more

A memory of Tottenham in 1950 by Fred Wright

Memories Of Romford

I was born in 1940 at Recreation Avenue, London Road and have many happy memories of my birthplace. I attended London Road Junior School from 1946 to 1951 and remember three teachers as they were all vegatables, ie the ...Read more

A memory of Romford in 1952 by Bernard Strutt

The Convent School

We lived at the Lodge at the bottom of the drive and I was allowed to start school at the age of 4 because the Sisters had known me from birth. We had the whole of the grounds to play in so it was very exciting growing ...Read more

A memory of Henley-on-Thames in 1957

Chelmsford Tindal Street 1906.

For many years this was known locally as Back Street. Out of shot to the right would have been the Corn Exchange; originally used by farmers. However later in life it became the dance hall where you could go and ...Read more

A memory of Chelmsford by John Crouch

Chelmsford, High Street 1969

This is the view looking down the High Street, and you can see four cars parked on the left hand side of the road outside a large store. You can just make out the name, Bonds. This was in fact J. G. Bonds which has long since gone and is now the site for the Debenhams present-day store.

A memory of Chelmsford by John Crouch

Days Out

I lived at Claylands, only about two minutes' walk away from Penpont. On nice sunny days in the summer myself, brothers, sisters and our next door neighbour Michael Rowe (who unfortunately died in a fishing accident in his ...Read more

A memory of Penpont by Jean Manuel

Captions

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Caption For Bridport, From Allington Hill 1897

The main street of Allington village (bottom left) leads into this panorama of Bridport, looking south-east from the town's open country, with St Swithun's Church the prominent building (centre right).

Caption For Guisborough, Church 1913

This photograph of the west front was taken shortly after completion of the Temple Moore restoration, as we can see from the light-coloured stonework around the window, buttresses and parapets

Caption For Warrington, Town Hall, New Gates 1895

Warrington's Town Hall was originally Bank Hall, built between 1749-50 by the world-famous architect James Gibbs as a home for a local businessman, Thomas Patten.

Caption For Wednesfield, High Street C1965

The town's past industrial importance was partly based on an unpleasant speciality, the manufacture of traps.

Caption For Lyme Regis, Low Tide C1955

Lyme Regis straddles the border between Dorset and Devon, between two stretches of very unstable coastline.

Caption For Snodland, The Station C1960

Thereafter Snodland quickly grew from a quiet, almost wholly agricultural village, into a small town, fed by the two main industries: cement and paper-making.

Caption For Exmouth, View From The Beacon 1925

Exmouth's long sea front and sandy beaches made sea- bathing a popular recreation from the town's earliest days as a resort. Tourists came for the bracing air and social activities.

Caption For Weobley, The Village C1950

When Leland visited Weobley in 1540 he described it as 'a market-town where there is a goodly castle, but somewhat in decay'.

Caption For Paisley, Dunn Square 1901

Dunn Square is a haven of tranquil peace amidst the bustle of a busy town centre.

Caption For Grindleton, The Village And Post Office 1921

At the time of this photograph, the population of the village had almost halved: local cottage industries had declined, and the arrival of the new mills in the larger towns meant that people flocked

Caption For Haverfordwest, Salutation Square 1906

A charming turn-of-the-century tableau of Salutation Square, the main access into the town. Note the hotel carriage by the entrance and the various horse-drawn conveyances.

Caption For Garstang, Market Place 1961

The town's reputation for its fine market harks back to the 14th century, when the first rights were granted to the abbot of Cockersands.

Caption For Grange Over Sands, Ornamental Gardens C1955

Attractive flower beds and shrubberies surround an ornamental lake, which draws large numbers of water birds.

Caption For Botley, The Junior School C1955

Historian Arthur Mee described Botley as 'a delightful old town with quaint shops, handsome houses, and pretty inns'.William Cobbett was equally fulsome, maintaining that Botley had everything in it

Caption For Wortley, 1904

It was not always quiet on the streets of Penistone; until 1910 cattle and sheep were sold in the streets on Thursdays, and many a deal was struck over a pint or two at the Spread Eagle Hotel.

Caption For Conwy, The Smallest House In Great Britain 1933

This curious little extension to one of the town wall towers is even more interesting because of the modern and incongruous-looking brick wall that looks as if it has just been built.

Caption For Somerton, The Viaduct C1955

Looking from the B3153, just east of the town, this photograph shows a local train hauled by a steam engine, whilst the cows below, well used to the noise, continue unconcernedly chewing

Caption For Warrington, The Bowling Green, Bank Park C1955

Opened to the public in 1873, it was the only source of recreation for working-class families living in the crowded town centre courtyards.

Caption For Bridport, West Street C1955

As its name implies, this lovely Georgian town was once a port, though its harbour is now two miles away at West Bay.

Caption For Uppingham, Meadhurst C1965

Situated along Ayston Road, to the north of the town, it was bought in 1895 by C R Haines who added a wing. Threatened with closure in 1925, it has survived and flourished ever since.

Caption For Brough, The Village C1955

Originally there were three Broughs, and this view shows what is properly known as Market Brough.

Caption For Chelmsford, Tindal Street 1906

Ask a Chelmsfordian to name the biggest planning crime in the town's history, and the chances are that they will mention the demolition of Tindal Street in 1969- 71.

Caption For Loughborough, Market Street 1949

Clemersons, the town's one and only department store, had started in the mid 19th century as an ironmongers.

Caption For Sawbridgeworth, The River C1965

The River Stort formed the boundary between Hertfordshire and Essex and provided the transportation service for the malting industry in the town.