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Maps

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1881, Twyford Ref. HOSM62748
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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
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Books

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Memories

29,072 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

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Caption For Hawthornden, 1897

Located nine miles south of Edinburgh, Hawthornden stands high above the river North Esk amid a densely wooded estate.

Caption For Killin, Mill On The Dochart 1890

Killin mill stands on the River Dochart. Not far away is the ruined Breadalbane stronghold of Finlarig Castle. One of its more interesting features is what is thought to be an ancient beheading pit.

Caption For Irvine, The Harbour 1904

A steeply shelving beach on the left-hand side contrasts strongly with the gently sloping mud flats on the other side of this river.

Caption For Uley, From Uley Bury 1900

Here we have a panoramic view of this lovely village, whose handloom weavers produced some of England's finest broadcloth in the 18th century.

Caption For Glasgow, St Vincent Place 1897

Here, within the heartland of the majority of commercial and financial institutions, the imposing buildings are still standing, and even the public conveniences, in the right foreground, still exist!

Caption For Glasgow, The Cathedral Crypt 1897

Below the choir is the crypt, part of which dates from 1197 when it was consecrated by Bishop Jocelin. It is well proportioned with fine pillars and vaulting.

Caption For Datchet, The Thames 1905

The scene of Falstaff's miseries in Shakespeare's 'The Merry Wives of Windsor', Datchet stands on the Thames bank, opposite Home Park.

Caption For London, Westminster Abbey C1867

This sublime abbey, scene of many coronations down the centuries, is probably the most famous of English religious buildings, and considered the pinnacle of European Gothic architecture.

Caption For Bishopsteignton, Church Interior 1890

The east window, presented by Rev G S Hele in the 19th century, shows St John the Baptist, the emblems of the four evangelists, and twelve small scenes depicting portions of the litany.

Caption For Lyme Regis, Broad Street 1909

Further along the street, and almost a decade later, an early motor car is parked outside the entrance of the Royal Lion Hotel, which was rebuilt in blue lias ashlar after a devastating fire

Caption For Windermere, From Biskey Howe 1887

The rocky knoll of Biskey Howe, rising abruptly above the built-up area of Bowness, has long been a favourite viewpoint—from here a large proportion of the lake is visible.

Caption For Rockingham, The Castle C1960

Above the village of Rockingham lies the splendid castle, built by William the Conqueror on the site of an ancient fortress and at the heart of the great Rockingham Forest.

Caption For Fleetwood, Mona's Queen 1904

The 'Mona's Queen', which belonged to the Isle of Man Steam Packet Co, eases out of Fleetwood for a summer sailing.

Caption For Ivy Hatch, The Village 1901

Dunk's Green 1901 Some fine stone and brick cottages and an oast house stand along the road leading towards Mereworth Woods near the village centre of Plaxtol, on the edge of the Ragstone Ridge

Caption For Dorchester, Hangman's Cottage 1898

Hangman's Cottage, seen here on the left, was the home of the town's resident executioner in the 19th century.

Caption For Totnes, Castle 1894

In AD 907, Edward, son of Alfred the Great, embarked on the building of a series of burhs, or fortified towns, as a defence against the Vikings.

Caption For Hexworthy, Huccaby Bridge C1955

There has been a bridge here for hundreds of years, but the present one was built in the early 19th century. 9ft wide, and with a central span of 9 yards, it is typical of moorland bridges

Caption For Alton, Morland Hall C1955

After the death of Frederick Crowley, Ashdell House was acquired by Guy Ferrand, who changed the name to Morland Hall.

Caption For Headingley, The Church, Nave East 1891

A view of the spire of St Michael's Church, with the remains of the famous Shire Oak, which has a girth of 29 ft. Taylor's Drug Store signboard is almost as big as the shop premises.

Caption For Bagshot, The By Pass Road 1925

The newly-constructed road stretches in the direction of Camberley, with the Station Lodge to Bagshot Park on the right.

Caption For Worcester, The Cross 1923

Worcester was a walled city until the 18th century, and witnessed a great deal of conflict, particularly during the English Civil War.

Caption For Calne, Sandy Lane, Thatched Cottages 2003

Copse Cottage (centre) is one of the Grade II listed cottages which form part of what is described as 'an outstanding example of an estate village in the picturesque manner' (Department of Heritage

Caption For Thaxted, The Guildhall 1906

Allegedly built around the start of the 15th century, this was the headquarters of the Cutlers` Guild, and later the meeting-place of the town`s burgesses.

Caption For Ilfracombe, The Pier 2003

The round promenade pier - the last of its type - was demolished, to howls of protest, in 2001.