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Green Fields

These houses were built as a private estate and took up most of the land which belonged to Tack farm. Houses went from here across to the "old wood", and into it at some points, they went down from here to the edge of the park and ...Read more

A memory of Wordsley in 1965 by John Lampitt

My Childhood Memories Of New Quay

My memories of New Quay begin in the 1950s I suppose. I was born in Cnwc y Lily in my grandmother's smallholding and lived the first 3 years of my lfe in Gilfachrheda before moving a few miles to Cross Inn. Every ...Read more

A memory of New Quay in 1950 by Buddug Hollett

Old Reading Room Ploverfield

I think you need to get a bit further back in history to find anything about the Old Reading Room which you describe as "High Trees", Long Lane.  In the thirties my parents rented Ploverfield Lodge Cottage which ...Read more

A memory of Old Milton in 1930 by Belinda Heathcote

Living In Trallong

I lived in Trallong at this time. I was 7 years old. I lived in a cottage next to the school and the church on top of the steep curving hill which led down to the vicarage. The vicar was Mr Lewis and his daughter Carol and I ...Read more

A memory of Trallong in 1947 by Bernard Morris

Brick House London Road

I was born in Brick House, London Road, in 1930. My father was Arthur Herbert Holmes, an architect and surveyor. He planned many shops and other buildings around Essex. My older brother Anthony James Holmes is buried in St ...Read more

A memory of Pitsea in 1930 by Colin Holmes

Maesteg Swimming Baths

I remember lots of lovely summer days during the school holidays which were spent at the open air swimming baths. We would travel down on the bus from Caerau, taking a cut lunch, and spend so many happy hours there. We had ...Read more

A memory of Maesteg in 1949 by Brenda Smith

The Library

Before Chantry Way was developed, the town library was situated in the building on the right of this picture.  The thrill of being able to indulge myself, for free, in books, books and more books still resides in me today. I swear I can ...Read more

A memory of Andover by Kim Burnett

The Birthplace Of My Step Grandmother

Just before her death I went to Barmouth with my Step-Grandmother, it was her Birthplace, and was a grand town. Her maiden name was Agnes Adams, if there are any people by name of Adams in Barmouth, I'd love to make contact and exchange family history.

A memory of Barmouth in 1963 by Sheila Shanley

Newent And Pickelnash School

I'd have to work out the date, but around there. I moved to Newent from Wales and used to live in a nice little house just down from the Black Dog on the corner of Church Street, if anyone has photos before it was ...Read more

A memory of Newent in 1963 by Stephen Dunn

School Holidays 50s 60s

I was born in Portnahaven and so were my brothers, I still have a brother living there. We moved to the mainland but every summer we went over to Portnahaven, all my cousins would be there and then when we met the local ...Read more

A memory of Portnahaven by Catherine Mason

Captions

5,054 captions found. Showing results 4,273 to 4,296.

Caption For Harrogate, Valley Gardens 1907

Harrogate is one of the oldest of England's spa towns: its mineral springs were discovered in the 16th century.

Caption For Dalton In Furness, Town Hall 1966

Dalton was growing quite rapidly in the 1960s, and there was the occasional need for the fire brigade. The firemen of Dalton were all volunteers.

Caption For Devizes, The View From St John's Church 1898

This view across to St Mary's Church clearly shows a variety of architectural styles, including the unusual curved rear of the Town Hall on the left, the ornate gabled roof the Wiltshire Friendly Society

Caption For Romiley, Compstall Road C1955

Even at this time Compstall Road, along with Stockport Road, had long been at the commercial heart of the town.

Caption For Porthmadog, Harbour 1908

In this view of the harbour we are looking towards the town clustered on the hillside.

Caption For Leicester, Eastgates 1949

To the young in Leicester in 1949, the Clock Tower seemed like the universe, and life revolved around it guided by policemen on point duty.

Caption For Reigate, Church Street C1955

This view looks east from the upper windows of the old Town Hall along Church Street.

Caption For Bath, Roman Baths 1901

The Roman town of Aquae Sulis, now Bath, grew up at the point where the Fosse Way crossed the River Avon with hot spring-fed baths as its focus, where citizens of the Empire flocked for rheumatic cures

Caption For Bishop's Stortford, Hockerill Street C1955

Hockerill Street leads downhill into the town from the crossroads with the London to Newmarket road. Each corner was once occupied by a public house or inn.

Caption For Lymm, The Canal C1960

The Bridgewater Canal flows through the pretty town of Lymm in Cheshire. An empty pair of boats (the one in front is the 'Clio') head towards Manchester, probably to collect coal.

Caption For Wisbech, The Clarkson Memorial 1901

The ladies on the left are perusing the windows of the Borough Studio, the photographic and picture framing business of J L Brown.

Caption For Southam, Market Hill C1960

Southam is predominantly a dormitory town now, but it is a historic place. Roman coins have been found in the churchyard, and a market charter was granted by Henry III in 1227.

Caption For Whitby, Baxtergate 1923

In the centre of town, Baxtergate contained the post office, The Angel Hotel (telephone number Whitby 57) and St John's Church, as well as many shops.

Caption For Whitby, Baxtergate 1923

In the centre of town, Baxtergate contained the post office, The Angel Hotel (telephone number Whitby 57) and St John's Church, as well as many shops.

Caption For Malmesbury, The Abbey C1960

Another fine window, designed by Morris & Co Ltd in the 19th century, can be seen in the south aisle situated in front of St Aldhelm`s chapel.

Caption For Ilfracombe, From The Torrs C1870

Despite the lofty heights surrounding Ilfracombe, the town centre is low- lying and prone to flooding.

Caption For Porlock, 1923

This view, from Parson's Hill between the deep tree-filled Hawk Combe and the A39, looks across the small town below to Hurlstone Point.

Caption For Alderley Edge, London Road C1965

The town developed in the 19th century as a suburb of Manchester for those who could afford to live away from the smoke and grime, and could also spare the time to travel.

Caption For Southend On Sea, Civic Centre C1967

Steel and glass were used in the construction of these offices, opened by the Queen Mother in 1967.

Caption For Haywards Heath, The Broadway C1950

The 1920s were also when car dealerships were established at various locations throughout the town.

Caption For Harrogate, Valley Gardens 1907

Harrogate is one of the oldest of England's spa towns: its mineral springs were discovered in the 16th century.

Caption For Redhill, High Street 1906

This bustling scene of Redhill's High Street, now a pedestrian precinct, captures the brash, commercial spirit of this town, which developed after the arrival of the railway in 1841.

Caption For Cemaes Bay, High Street C1955

Once a main port on this part of the coast with important connections to Liverpool, this small picturesque harbour town is an attraction for sailors of a more leisurely kind these days.

Caption For Lavendon, The Parish Church C1965

This is the furthest north part of Buckinghamshire, beyond the stone-built market town of Olney, and not far from the Northamptonshire border.