Maps

181,006 maps found.

1881, Twyford Ref. HOSM62748
1885, Guist Ref. HOSM47226
1899, Conock Ref. HOSM41660
1899, Easterton Ref. HOSM44434
1899, Erlestoke Ref. HOSM44996
1899, Lydeway Ref. HOSM52858
1899, Marston Ref. HOSM53239
1899, Potterne Ref. HOSM57131
1899, Stert Ref. HOSM59428
1899, Urchfont Ref. HOSM63123
1892, Dewsbury Ref. HOSM34424
1892, Earlsheaton Ref. HOSM44157
1892, Dewsbury Moor Ref. HOSM54026
1892, Overthorpe Ref. HOSM55907
1898, Didcot Ref. HOSM34425
1898, Upton Ref. HOSM63087
1903, Billingford Ref. HOSM37728
1883, Angles Way Ref. HOSM57796
1887, Ganllwyd Ref. HOSM46103
1891, Almholme Ref. HOSM35850

Books

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Memories

29,050 memories found. Showing results 791 to 800.

The Bakery

My wife Margaret and myself started a bakery and shop in part of what had been 'The Manchester House'. We had a small gas oven, a 10 qt mixer and a pie blocker and that was about it! One Easter we made 500 hot cross buns in that ...Read more

A memory of Ellesmere Port in 1969 by Ian Mabbitt

A Crying Shame

The Castle used to be the home of the borough council, but was demolished some time during the 1960s and a new civic centre, which is an eyesore, was built on the land opposite. It was an absolute travesty that this lovely building was destroyed.

A memory of Barnstaple in 1960 by Stuart Ackland

Childhood Memories

I was born at home in a house within a housing estate called East Park, I think it was No 39, in Old Harlow and then we moved to No 38 Chippingfield, Old Harlow. My elder brother went to Mark Hall School and my other brother and I ...Read more

A memory of Harlow in 1964

Cramlington Co Op

My family and I used to live at Forest Hall. My grandfather John, Malone, was General Manager for the Co-op, in Cramlington, Forest Hall, Blyth, Seaton Delaval, and Westmoor. I have memories of going with him on a Saturday ...Read more

A memory of Cramlington by Brenda Glover Nee Malone

The Jarretts Of Ermington

My mother's maiden name was Jarrett, her father was Fred Jarrett who along with his brother Jim ran a small building company. I lived in Ermington from 1957-1974 and was related, or so it seemed, to almost everyone ...Read more

A memory of Ermington by Chris Stephens

Edinburgh Street Liverpool 5

I was born in 101 Edinburgh Street in 1943, my parents were Norman and Ellen Harris, i was christened in St Georges Everton, i have fond memorys of Netherfield Road my My Uncle Alec Harris ran the Protestant Reformers ...Read more

A memory of Liverpool in 1950 by Nina Walker

Fishcross

I left Fishcross in September 1962. I was part of the MacKay clan way back when everyone knew everyone. I had a friend across from where I lived at 2 Alloa Road, her name was Catherine Logan. My brother Ken (Kye) had a pal Michael ...Read more

A memory of Fishcross in 1962 by Marg Mackay Bell

St Gennys School

During the Second World War I was evacuated from Harrow and stayed with my relatives in Crackington Haven. I was only 6 years old at the time and went to St Genny's School for about 6-7 months before returning home. The ...Read more

A memory of St Gennys in 1943 by Graham Ward

Living In Chilton

My family moved to Chilton Foliat and took over the "Old Post Office". I was still young then and went to the old school run by Mr & Mrs Hassall who lived next door to the school. Two classrooms and very fond memories. ...Read more

A memory of Chilton Foliat in 1964 by Steve Elliott

My Memories Of Burnt House Farm Alfriston Circa 1938

I remember being taken down to Alfriston in the 1930s before the Second World War. My great-aunt and great-uncle, Polly and Arthur Newell, had a smallholding on the downs, about half a mile ...Read more

A memory of Alfriston by Margaret Mosley

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Captions

29,158 captions found. Showing results 1,897 to 1,920.

Caption For Buriton, Pond 1898

Located at the western extremity of the South Downs, Buriton captures the essence of the traditional English vil- lage.

Caption For Schull, The Harbour C1955

Another view of the pier, with a fishing boat drawn up against the harbour wall proving a source of interest for a little group of bystanders.

Caption For Colchester, The Castle 1891

The astonishing thing about Colchester Castle is the fact that it is built around the podium of the great Roman temple dedicated to the God- Emperor Claudius, whose legions had begun the conquest

Caption For Worcester, St Andrew's Spire C1960

St Andrew's Church was demolished in 1947 but the medieval tower, with its elegant spire of 1751, was allowed to remain.

Caption For St Albans, Clock Tower And Market Cross 1921

A rare surviving example of an English belfry, the Clock Tower, built in 1411, stands at the centre of the city with the narrow mediaeval street of French Row on its left and the wider Market Place on

Caption For Bradpole, And The Knapp 1907

The village of Bradpole is shown here from the north-east, looking south-west from above Hole House Farm and the valley of the Mangerton River across to Holy Trinity Parish Church (right) and the fields

Caption For Leicester, Granby Street 1949

The link between London Road and Gallowtree Gate, this short north-south road is visually of the later 19th century.

Caption For Romsey, Mainstone 1904

This famous firm was developed from a combination of various Romsey breweries in the latter part of the 19th century, when rail transport made it possible to carry beer over considerable distances

Caption For Stanmore, The Old Church, Uxbridge Road C1965

The picturesque growth of trees and ivy which has been allowed to flourish unchecked took its toll on the brick structure, and the church, probably designed by Nicholas Stone and consecrated by Archbishop

Caption For Copthorne, Franciscan Convent School C1960

Copthorne was a new parish, formed in 1881 out of Worth and Crawley Down. The church of St John Evangelist was built in 1877 and is just in Sussex.

Caption For Lynmouth, Countisbury Hill 1929

LYNMOUTH, set on the rocky north coast of Devon, was 'discovered' in 1812 by the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, who stayed here with Harriet Westbrook, his first wife.

Caption For Leicester, The Newarke College Of Art And Technology C1965

In 1955 the College of Art and Technology was soon to be uplifted to the status of a Polytechnic.

Caption For Haverfordwest, General View C1950

A good view of the town centre, the castle centre-stage and the watchtower of the new prison building behind it.

Caption For Midhurst, West Street 1931

At the bottom of West Street lies the 15th-century Spread Eagle Hotel, one of the most famous inns in Sussex.

Caption For Bridport, West Allington 1912

Bridport remains the capital of west Dorset, attracting weekly shoppers from a number of local villages.

Caption For Scarborough, The Castle 1890

The building of Scarborough Castle began around 1135. The castle was the scene of the first action by the barons against Edward II.

Caption For Llanfair Caereinion, The View From Neuadd Lane C1955

The church of St Mary dominates the surrounding area. The town originally developed because of the local weavers, and also as a market town.

Caption For Sutton, High Street C1965

This marvellously detailed view of the High Street before it was transformed into a pedestrian precinct was taken from the first floor of the Cock Hotel.

Caption For Cawthorne, Memorial Corner C1955

The lane past Fountain Cottage leads to the quiet surroundings of All Saints' Church.

Caption For Bromborough, The Cross C1965

In contrast with the western side of the Wirral Peninsula, the towns and villages of the east have become one continuous conurbation because of their proximity to the River Mersey and Liverpool.

Caption For Southport, The Pier Train C1960

Obviously still viable in these photographs, Southport Pier was closed in the 1990s; it was demolished and rebuilt at a total cost of £7 million, and was reopened in 2002.

Caption For Ware, The Allen & Hanbury Works C1965

It is possible that one of them lay on the site of Ware Mill, later part of the factory of Allen & Hanbury.

Caption For Dudley, High Street And Parish Church C1955

This view up towards top church takes in about half of it. The prominence of the church tower is emphasised well.

Caption For Guisborough, Westgate C1955

This is the bottom or western end of Westgate.