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Palmers Green

My grandmother lived at 50 Old Park Road, opposite Bloomfield Park, and I went to school at Franklin House School in Palmerston Road from 1955 to 1960, then the Winchmore Hill Collegiate School from 1960 to 1962. I used to ...Read more

A memory of Palmers Green in 1959 by Christopher Liddle

The Glorious Days Of Our Lives

Memories for Wrottesley Park...The glorious days of our lives I was born in 1953, my parents came over after the Second World War. There was a little community of foreigners. Our family's name was ...Read more

A memory of Wrottesley Park by Bohdan (Bob) Cozubovski

Born And Bred

I was born in Great Bridge when it was a thriving centre. One could get absolutely anything there, from wet fish, tailored suits to model aeroplanes! I attended Tipton Grammar School, from 1962 to 67- which I hated. I remember a ...Read more

A memory of Tipton in 1966

Ron Pat Shelton 1977 To 1981

In 1977, my late husband, Ron. and I moved from Melbourne, Australia into 28 Stoke Lyne at the end of the village. It was very dilapidated, consisting originally 2 workman's cottages. They had been converted to one ...Read more

A memory of Stoke Lyne in 1977 by Pat Shelton Astley

The Hospital Where I Was Born During The 1943 Blitz

I live in San Diego (America). My birth certificate says that I was born at the Redhills Hospital. My parents were living in Camden, this was during the war in Feb. 1943. I can't find any place now with that name. I would very much like to know where I was born - can anyone help?

A memory of Bromley in 1943 by Peter Mccoll

Tivoli Picture House

I remember my Uncle Keith taking me to Saturday morning pictures at the Tivoli. I used to have a 'birthday' every 3 weeks so we would get the free sweets they gave away on your birthday. Great times. I miss him so much.

A memory of Hednesford in 1957 by Robert Archer

Wreck ('wrack') Hall Farm

My grandmother's family originated on Canvey Island, farming at Wrack Hall from some time in the early 19th century until the death of my great great grandfather, Edward Morley, in 1863. Wrack Hall was so named because ...Read more

A memory of South Benfleet in 1880 by Mike Dean

Mitcham May Queen

I took part in the Mitcham May Queen Festival for years while I lived in Mitcham, and even after we moved to Streatham, I was still allowed to take part. It was fun, I put on a nice dress and paraded around Mitcham carrying paper ...Read more

A memory of Mitcham in 1980 by Tania Rahman

Chelmsford, Duke Street, 1925.

This shot hasn't changed much on the right hand side at all. There is one more building towards us, out of shot, which is where the present day Co-op Store stands on the corner of Wells Street. The large building in ...Read more

A memory of Chelmsford by John Crouch

The Buss Family

My dad was born in Burham in the 1920s. His mum was born there as well. My dad's name was Raymond Jesse Buss and his mum and dad were George and Audrey. I believe they lived at 3 the High Street. My nan lived at Marlborough Place ...Read more

A memory of Burham by Sandra Church

Captions

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Caption For Burnley, St James Street C1955

There is not nearly so much of interest on the left of the picture because of the bend in St James' Street.

Caption For Broadwater, Village 1906

You can see Norman evidence here with the blocked arch into the long-demolished south transept from the tower, and also the doorway arch.

Caption For Newark, Stodman Street C1955

There was much rebuilding then, so the town has a predominantly Georgian character; there was further rebuilding after the railway, the east coast main line, arrived in the 1840s.

Caption For Thorpe Arnold, St Mary's Church, The Nave C1955

The chancel arch was rebuilt by Johnson, a Melton Mowbray architect, who achieved little of note. His work appears to have been virtually confined to the immediate area, which may be just as well!

Caption For Berwick Upon Tweed, The Tweed Bridge C1960

It has fifteen segmented arches of varying height and width; it is 1168 ft long and built of red sandstone. There is a third bridge at Berwick.

Caption For Barry, The Knap Viaduct 1939

The viaduct consists of 16 arches in total; their heights range frm 45ft to 50ft.

Caption For Hauxwell, The Rectory, The Birthplace Of Sister Dora 1913

Instead she became a pioneer of civil nursing, spending much of her life in Walsall, where she ran the Cottage Hospital.

Caption For Balsham, Cambridge Road 1959

Enamelled metal advertising signs, much sought after as collector's items these days, abound on the walls of this little village shop.

Caption For Newton Le Willows, High Street C1960

The Market is still very much a part of modern life, and fulfils its prime function on six days of every week.

Caption For Bosherston, Stack Rocks C1955

These spectacular rock formations were crafted by the waves from a collapsed arch. They are home to colonies of guillemots, razorbills and kittiwakes.

Caption For Andover, The Mill 1913

In this picture, the mill owner's garden has been much improved since Mr Hoare's advertsing hoarding (seen in image 60095) has been tidied away.

Caption For Norwich, Cathedral, From Lower Close 1891

This old view gives a fine impression of how long the cathedral is.The magnificent row of arched openings nearer the camera is the ruined priory infirmary.

Caption For Scarborough, The Spa And Sands 1890

Much of the building work along Foreshore Road that created the holiday resort is now completed.

Caption For Lytham, The Pier 1921

The posters and the banner underneath the new arch suggest slightly risqué entertainment.

Caption For Old Newton, School C1955

This was an era when every village had its school - now of course, much consolidation has taken place.

Caption For Maidenhead, The River And Bridge 1906

This photograph shows the graceful architecture of Maidenhead Bridge, distinguished by its elegant arches, striking stonework and fine balustrade.

Caption For Walsall, The New Art Gallery 2005

Leather working still goes on in the town but on a much smaller scale. Workshops are hidden behind the main streets and often people don't even know they are there.

Caption For Warwick, East Gate And Jury Street 1892

In that year much of the town centre was destroyed by fire.

Caption For Ryhope, The Village C1960

In 1960 Ryhope was still very much a pit village, with its own colliery. In 1967 Ryhope, along with Silksworth, East Herrington, South Hylton, and Castletown, was incorporated into Sunderland.

Caption For Poole, Parkstone, Bank Corner 1904

The roads around Parkstone are much busier these days, encouraging journeys on foot or using public transport.

Caption For Bangor, Bowman's Terrace 1897

Taken nearer to the town, this view shows the strong Scottish influence in much of Bangor's architecture. Two girls in pinafores watch the passers-by from the bench in the foreground.

Caption For Stamford Bridge, The Bridges C1960

The narrow arched bridge was built in 1727 and stands above the battleground. The later bridge now carries the railway.

Caption For Bakewell, Bridge 1894

The five-arch bridge dates from the 13th century, although it has been widened and improved down the years.

Caption For Rottingdean, The Windmill C1965

It is a picturesque and much-photographed mill which is now conserved as a landmark.