Maps

9,439 maps found.

1898, Heathwaite Ref. RNE730334
1898, Leake Ref. RNE754102
1897, Chirton Ref. RNE668070
1898, Cleeve Ref. RNE670149
1895, Coleby Ref. RNE675234
1898, Dacre Ref. RNE687447
1898, Denton Ref. RNE690146
1898, Biggin Ref. RNE639873
1897, Bishopton Ref. RNE641222
1895, Beal Ref. RNE635439
1947, Whitton Ref. NPO869581
1947, Whorlton Ref. NPO869678
1947, Willington Ref. NPO870495
1947, Threapland Ref. NPO847613
1895, Worlaby Ref. RNE874542
1898, Sproxton Ref. RNE837051
1898, Staveley Ref. RNE838904
1898, Stonebridge Ref. RNE840421
1898, Wilton Ref. RNE870811
1898, Winsley Ref. RNE871531

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Memories

1,548 memories found. Showing results 821 to 830.

1949 Onwards At West Wycombe

I will always consider myself fortunate to have been born in West Wycombe as it presented the ideal place for people growing up in the 50's and 60's. The village was a dream location and the school even better with ...Read more

A memory of West Wycombe in 1949 by Gerald Rivett

Ashleycross School

THIS GRAND ENTRANCE, USED TO BE THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO ASHLEYCROSS GIRLS SECONDARY MODERN SCHOOL. WE USED TO WEAR RED BERETS, RED JUMPERS AND RED STOCKINGS.  THE WINDOW ON THE LOWER LEFT, WAS THE HEAD MISTRESSES ROOM (MISS ASHHURST) ...Read more

A memory of Poole by Val Williams

Early Memories Of Saltash

I lived in a two story flat, over what was Barclays Bank. Almost opposite was the Guidhall and St Nicholas and Faith Church. We had a clear view from our lounge and upper bedroom window of the road leading to the station ...Read more

A memory of Saltash in 1949 by Raymond Guy

Castlefield

BORN IN THE FRONT ROOM OF 49 SPEARING ROAD ON 16/02/53.  I MUST HAVE BEEN LUCKY, THAT WAS WHEN CASTLEFIELD WAS POSH, WHEN THE TALLY MAN WAS UNARMED.  ALL OUR SCHOOL UNIFORMS WERE ON TICK, BUT THE COMPANY GOT PAID.  I CAN REMEMBER ...Read more

A memory of High Wycombe in 1953 by Ronnie Berry

Memories 1920 1951

My name is James Ryder, i was born on the 2nd January 1920 in Factory Road, the youngest of seven children, of William and Lucy. Started school [C of E] at the age of 3 and left at the age of 14., during which time I sang ...Read more

A memory of Harbertonford in 1920 by James Ryder

Quest For My Ain Folk

I visited St Peter's in August 1976 as part of a search for traces of my ancestors, the De Vauxs of Adlington, French Hugenots who first settled from France, in 1630. They became Yeomen farmers on the Leghs Adlington estate ...Read more

A memory of Prestbury in 1976 by James Logan Bell

Sandy Lane North

I moved to no. 6 from Thornton Heath, aged 3, with my parents, Sylvia and George. My maiden name was Ruthven. My brother Keith was born in 1958. I initially went to Bandon Hill school, but my brother got pneumonia just after ...Read more

A memory of Wallington in 1957 by Teresa Brett

Accrington As I Recall

We moved to Accrington fom Whalley 10th December 1941. I remember it because Syd Ashmeed and his band was broadcasting that day and Ronnie Brooks was the drummer and I wanted to listen to the broadcast but as we were ...Read more

A memory of Accrington in 1941 by Trevor Williams

Pat Johnson

My memories of Pigdon are of the woods, family and fun.  My parents, my brother and myself camped there with aunties, uncles and cousins.  We always took great care to clear up after ourselves.  We had the best times playing there. ...Read more

A memory of Pigdon in 1960 by First Name Last Name

Remembering My Best Friend, Andy Gardiner

While studying at Westminster Technical College, Hotel School just off Victoria Street in London I became good friends with Andy Gardiner whose parents ran a small hotel, probably one of these pictured ...Read more

A memory of Skegness in 1963 by Dylan Rivis

Captions

2,645 captions found. Showing results 1,969 to 1,992.

Caption For Kingsclere, Market Square C1955

The centre of this picturesque north Hampshire village has changed little since the 1950s, though today there are usually more cars seen in the vicinity of the church.

Caption For Woodmansterne, The Village C1955

Nestled in the rear slopes of the North Downs, the village derives its ancient name from the Saxon word 'wudmeresthorn', meaning 'thornbush by the boundary of the wood', and was mentioned in the Domesday

Caption For Budby, Village C1955

The one on the right, North Farm House, has had its farm buildings converted into the Dukeries Antiques Centre.

Caption For Bolton Le Sands, General View 1898

The village of Bolton-le-Sands sits astride the A6, four miles north of Lancaster.

Caption For Morecambe, The Promenade 1899

This lovely view of the Promenade looks north towards Hest Bank, with the Central Pier in the background.

Caption For Ravensworth, The Castle 1913

Just north of Richmond are the remains of this old Norman castle. Inside the keep, the massive fireplaces needed to keep this rather desolate monument warm can still be seen.

Caption For Chobham, High Street C1955

As we head north-west, we should find Chobham village to be a relief after the rather drear urban townscape of Woking; but the traffic levels in Chobham prevent a true village atmosphere prevailing

Caption For Drayton, Gravel Lane C1955

A little north of the High Street Junction, off Abingdon Road, is Gravel Lane, which has a number of farm buildings on each side at its west end.

Caption For Wrotham, The Village 1904

The 13th-century church with its 15th-century tower stands on the north side of the square.

Caption For Godmersham, The Church 1906

The church, whose Norman tower stands on the north side of the building, has an eastern apse constructed through it, indicating that it was used as a separate chapel.

Caption For Leigh, Cyder Press Farm C1955

The tiny hamlet of Leigh lies on the east bank of the River Severn, perched on land just high enough to raise it from the floodplain, a few miles north-west of Cheltenham.

Caption For Symondsbury, 1899

This beautiful view, seen from the path up the hill towards Miles Cross, looks north to the Manor House (top left) and its thatched 17th-century barn (right of centre).

Caption For Bridport, West Allington 1912

Opposite, on the corner with North Allington, the principle towns on the cast-iron road sign are Exeter (straight ahead) and Chard (right). West Court is behind the trees.

Caption For Chester, King Charles I Tower 1888

The north and east walls follow the line of those of the Roman fortress; those on the west and south were moved so that more land could be incorporated within the city's defences.

Caption For Dunstable, High Street North 1967

This is the follow-on view from photograph D69002, looking north along the A5 - the Watling Street.

Caption For Scarborough, From The Fish Pier 1890

The ability to remain at sea for several days meant that the yawls could exploit less crowded areas of the North Sea beyond the busy herring grounds.

Caption For Burnt Oak, Edgware Road C1955

Burnt Oak will never be at the cutting edge of the tourist industry, but as we look north towards Edgware, we can see that the buildings on the left of this view are of some interest.

Caption For Buntingford, High Street C1955

It is said that Queen Elizabeth I stayed at the Bell on a journey north. Contemporary with her visit are a number of unique wall paintings.

Caption For Clevedon, Walton Castle 1887

Walton Castle stands to the north-east of Clevedon in the middle of what is now a golf course.

Caption For Bourne, Edenham Village C1955

Heading south towards Bourne, the route diverts north-east of the town to Edenham, a delightful village on the east bank of the winding East Glen River, whose church has many remarkable monuments to the

Caption For Hucknall, Co Operative House C1965

The north side of the Market Place (still a car park) was dominated by the Co-op, which expanded into the right-hand corner building of 1898. The statue in the niche on the left is of Byron.

Caption For Swindon, Fleet Street C1955

We are looking north-east from Fleet Street towards Milford Street, with the junction of Bridge Street to the right.

Caption For Ushaw Moor, Ushaw College C1960

The famous Roman Catholic seminary of Ushaw College is the main centre in the north of England for the training of Roman Catholic priests.

Caption For Bridport, West Street C1965

This picture looks westwards down the north side of West Street, with its lollipop limes, from the Post Office to Victoria Grove (right of centre).