Maps

1,622 maps found.

1920, Broad Street Ref. POP650822
1919, Upper Street Ref. POP857822
1920, West Street Ref. POP865012
1919, Silver Street Ref. POP831360
1920, Sole Street Ref. POP833961
1920, South Street Ref. POP835294
1919, East Street Ref. POP697903
1920, Horn Street Ref. POP740384
1922, High Street Ref. POP733552
1921, High Street Ref. POP733556
1920, Green Street Ref. POP721129
1920, Green Street Ref. POP721130
1920, Nash Street Ref. POP787947
1919, Nether Street Ref. POP788777
1921, North Street Ref. POP793955
1919, Perry Street Ref. POP805284
1945, Perry Street Ref. NPO805284
1945, Upper Street Ref. NPO857824
1946, Upper Street Ref. NPO857829
1946, Upper Street Ref. NPO857830

Books

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Memories

6,666 memories found. Showing results 651 to 660.

Family Picnics In 1950s

In the 1950s my family made regular summer trips to a scenic and elevated spot somewhere in the general area of Aylesbury for family picnics.  I have a few b&w snaps - one of which shows a road wide enough for two ...Read more

A memory of Aylesbury in 1955 by Susan Coleman

Further Afield

Osterley Park became within striking distance of my Hounslow home once I had a bike and from about the age of 12 (1960) would cycle there with a school friend with our bottles of pop and jam sandwiches, to roam the grounds and ...Read more

A memory of Hounslow in 1960 by Susan Coleman

Winlaton

31/10/11 My Great Grandparents were Joe and Ann Boyd who lived in Winlaton. Their children were Joe, Billy, George, Mary, Eliza and Annie. Thier daughter Mary married Jack Flanagan (my grandparents) on 12 September 1912 and they lived ...Read more

A memory of Blaydon in 1900 by Christine Yates

Chingford Hatch

I remember the Manor pub, it used to have an air raid warning siren on the building. I remember hearing it once, testing it I think as the year was about 1956. I too remember the tea van which had an awning on it in the rain. As ...Read more

A memory of Chingford in 1956 by Lynne Bacon

Growing Up In Morgans Terrace

I was born in 1932 at 5 Morgan's Terrace and soon thereafter moved to No 18. There were 7 people living at that address, my maternal Grandfather John Lewis, my maternal Uncle Donald Lewis, my mother Greta ...Read more

A memory of Pontrhydyfen in 1930 by Rhys John Emmanuel

Caerphilly

I used to live in Bartlett Street next to the bus station. My first job in Caerphilly was as a delivery driver for Harris & Ash DIY merchants, they were situated in a double fronted shop opposite the castle, although I came ...Read more

A memory of Caerphilly in 1966 by Mike Ashcroft

Once Upon A Time

I lived in Gate Cottage for 2 years after my parents moved there from Surrey. They moved to return to dad's home county and to be close to my uncle and aunt who lived in Holt Street, Nonington. At one time there were 10 Packers ...Read more

A memory of Frogham in 1967 by Laurie Packer

Simms Cross

I was born at 9 Frederick Street, in 1941, and my earliest memory is of flags, streamers and buntings strung across the street every time a soldier came home 'from the war'. I don't know why, but the Union Jack flag absolutely ...Read more

A memory of Widnes in 1941 by Jackie Worrall

Courtenay Road 1953

I moved to Wantage with my parents Ted and Phyllis Willey and my brother Ken and sister Susan. At Garston Lane school one of my first friends was John Campbell who lived in Courtenay Road. We were aged 8. Another friend was Jim ...Read more

A memory of Wantage in 1953 by Keith Willey

My Childhood

My parents were married at Stranton, and I was baptised there. We lived in a neighbouring street, Bower Street, in what would now be regarded as a slum property, with outside toilet and a single tap that was also outside. My ...Read more

A memory of Hartlepool in 1955 by John Pladdys

Captions

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Caption For Salisbury, View From High Street C1955

The numerous projecting first floor bay windows give period atmosphere and character to the street.

Caption For Cirencester, Castle Street C1955

Castle Street takes its name from the fortification, probably Norman, that stood hereabouts. After being sacked in 1142 it was rebuilt, only to be destroyed again by order of Henry III in 1216.

Caption For Leiston, High Street C1955

There's something for everybody here on the High Street: a stationers, china and glass, the chemist's shop and the opticians.

Caption For Chester, Eastgate Street 1891

Before the development of the Tudor-style half-timbered buildings on the north side of the street, the view from the top of the Eastgate looking towards the Cross was much less impressive.

Caption For Kingsbury, Kingsbury Road 1959

This busy shopping street has buildings of human scale of the 1920s and 30s, with a prominent well-designed Midland Bank sign now replaced by the anonymous HSBC of the Eastern Banking Empire.

Caption For Winsford, Wharton Hill C1955

Winsford High Street boasted an outlet of the Zan chain of ironmongers.

Caption For Dartford, Holy Trinity Church 1902

This view is taken from the junction with Stone Street, looking up from where view number 46430 was taken.

Caption For Buckingham, Bridge Street C1950

This view looks towards the Market Square from the junction with Well Street. The road curves attractively to the bowed end of the 18th-century Town Hall.

Caption For Launceston, Broad Street And Square C1960

The merry-go-round of high street names continues into the sixties: Hepworths is now David Parrish, men's outfitters, while next door Oliver's is now a book shop, although it retains its golden boot outside

Caption For Weedon Bec, The Village C1965

All of them lie close to Watling Street, the old Roman road which crosses the River Nene in this area.

Caption For Bakewell, Church 1923

This view of this delightful building was taken from South Church Street at its junction with Church Hill, the lane to the left. Note that both road and footpath surfaces leave much to be desired.

Caption For Horsham, West Street 1936

West Street is now pedestrianised, but the Chart and Lawrence department store and Lloyds Bank on the opposite corner are still trading.

Caption For Sherborne, From The Slopes 1895

The Woolmington Hotel is seen, built in the 1860s for Mr Woolmington, owner of the Cheap Street Brewery. This was later to become the Pageant.

Caption For Callington, Launceston Road 1908

Note the gas street lamp, left foreground.

Caption For Ashby De La Zouch, Market Street C1965

This pleasant but rather undistinguished wide street was the scene of a Saturday market since it was granted in 1219.

Caption For Aldershot, Union Street 1935

Burtons and Timothy Whites face one another across Union Street, drawing many shoppers to the town. However, Aldershot offers much more than shops.

Caption For Cambridge, Corpus Christi College C1955

This view looks north along Trumpington Street. Corpus Christi College is on the right hand side, with St Botolph's church just in the foreground.

Caption For Cranbrook, High Street, The Studio 1901

Situated on the High Street is The Studio, a Wealden Hall House, with a later gable on the left-hand side. This picture was taken before restoration.

Caption For Horsforth, Town Street C1965

New Road Side is here still a street of small, traditional shops.

Caption For Wisbech, High Street C1953

This is a flourishing view of the High Street with its flags and buntings, possibly celebrating the Festival of Britain or a Royal occasion.

Caption For London, Bank Of England And The Royal Exchange C1910

Omnibuses advertising Dunlop tyres enter Threadneedle Street. Here was the famous American Coffee House, where merchants with interests in the colonies met to discuss business.

Caption For Nottingham, Long Row 1890

This was the last decade when horse-drawn traffic reigned supreme on Nottingham's streets.

Caption For Wickford, High Street C1950

This busy street is crowded with shoppers, although the road is still fairly free from traffic. Awnings protect the shop fronts and the goods displayed in the windows.

Caption For Cambridge, Corpus Christi College C1955

This view looks north along Trumpington Street. Corpus Christi College is on the right hand side, with St Botolph's church just in the foreground.