Maps

181,031 maps found.

1897, Walgherton Ref. HOSM63265
Wrenbury Cum Frith, 1897, Wrenbury Ref. HOSM65362
1887, Llawhaden Ref. HOSM52030
1897, Neath Ref. HOSM34947
1897, Aberdulais Ref. HOSM35258
1897, Crynant Ref. HOSM42633
1897, Melincourt Ref. HOSM53460
1897, Skewen Ref. HOSM59460
1897, Willaston Ref. HOSM64715
1884, Budby Ref. HOSM39477
1884, Eakring Ref. HOSM44141
1884, Kersall Ref. HOSM49772
1884, Skegby Ref. HOSM59324
1887, Burghclere Common Ref. HOSM35552
1898, Bagnor Ref. HOSM36729
1888, Enborne Ref. HOSM44831
1894, Kingsclere Ref. HOSM50239
1898, Winterbourne Ref. HOSM64811
1887, Beulah Ref. HOSM37623
1887, Cwmorgan Ref. HOSM42739

Books

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Memories

29,043 memories found. Showing results 1,261 to 1,270.

The Bird Man

I was reminded today of The Bird Man who went round all the schools doing Bird Call imitations. We were at Ladyland School and this presentation was a welcome break from school work. At the close of his performance he asked for ...Read more

A memory of Kilbirnie in 1955 by John Allan

Dacre Banks

I was born in Dacre Banks and remember the Wilsons very well, as my brother Peter and I used to play with them as kids. We lived at the bottom of the lane coming from the Wilson's house just across the road at Woodbine Cottage. I ...Read more

A memory of Dacre Banks by John Hardcastle

My Memories Of Farncombe

I was born at 44 The Oval in June 1941 and later moved to 85 Pondfield Road. Our neighbour's name was Hill, Mr Hill's name I think, was Fred. If my 72 year old memory is okay their son was Tony and daughter was Sylvia. I ...Read more

A memory of Farncombe in 1944 by Paul Hughes

St Mmary's School Churchyard Hitchin Herts

I would like a photo of St Mary's School (C of E) Churchyard ,Hitchin, Hertfordshire where I spent my childhood. I know it was pulled down in around 1970. Thank you Effie Lewis

A memory of Hitchin in 1952

Visiting Uncle Fred And Auntie Stina Ashfield.

Growing up in the late 40s and 50s, a highlight of my visits to relatives was the trip to Horseheath to see uncle Fred and Auntie Stina at the post-office. I was always drawn to the large greenhouse ...Read more

A memory of Horseheath in 1955 by Christopher Wright

What A Joy!

I am Pewsey born and bred and what a joy it is to discover a site where memories of our country's unique village life can be shared and stored for the future. So much to share about Pewsey life... I remember playing with all the ...Read more

A memory of Pewsey in 1976 by Emma Miles

Hills Of Maidstone

Not my memory, but does anyone remember the late Clement & Iris Hill, pub licensees in their home town Maidstone in the 1960's or 70's?Their daughter, Penelope Hill, was in Maidstone until late 1980's but may have moved away. Does anyone know what became of her?

A memory of Maidstone

St Paul's Cray 1970

I have great memories of growing up in Normanhurst Road - have been in Australia since turning 21. Going down the road to the brook, catching newts and minnows, walking up the hill to go to Walsingham School. Buying ...Read more

A memory of St Mary Cray by Jason Cartmell

East Hill Estate

I lived in 16 Newlyn House firstly, and then moved to 52 Falmouth House. I remember the blitz still; we lived in the shelter four nights in a row at one time, the air raids never semed to stop. I was born in 1934 so was still a ...Read more

A memory of Wandsworth in 1944 by Colin Archibald

Wee Andy's Tuck Shop

I remember when I was at Newton Academy School there was a wee tuck shop across the road called Wee Andys. It was the front room of their house and they sold sweets and Iron Bru drinks. The size of the drinks depended on how much ...Read more

A memory of Ayr in 1950 by Andrew Plain

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Captions

29,395 captions found. Showing results 3,025 to 3,048.

Caption For Biggleswade, Market Square C1955

Much of the life of the town revolves around the Saturday influx to the weekly market.

Caption For Doddington, Village 1906

Our brief tour of Lincoln's surrounding villages begins to the west in Doddington village.

Caption For Clapham, Henry Thornton School C1960

Around the corner in Elms Road (which retains many of its mid-Victorian villas) is the Henry Thornton School, within the same site as the Marianne Thornton (C327056) and also part of the Clapham Centre

Caption For Bolton By Bowland, Stocks And War Memorial C1955

The great age of the market cross, with its uneven steps and remains of the punishment stocks, is apparent. A Market Charter was granted in the 14th century.

Caption For Caton, The Village C1960

In the 1960s, the pace of building new housing quickened. Caton is popular as a retreat for commuters, who enjoy the moorland country near by with its fine views of Morecambe Bay.

Caption For Richmond, Arthur's Oven 1913

Billy Banks Wood, prominent in views from Castle Walk, is ancient 'hanging' woodland clinging to limestone rock on the south bank of the River Swale just west of Richmond Castle.

Caption For Richmond, Market Place C1965

The King's Head's three doorways can be seen, and the inn-signs of a carved bunch of grapes and a portrait of King Charles II.

Caption For Plymouth, South African Memorial 1904

Only a year old when this picture was taken, this pink granite obelisk was erected in memory of Christian Victor, Prince of Schleswig Holstein and grandson of Queen Victoria, who died in the Boer War

Caption For Exeter, In The Port 1896

The completion of Turf Lock in 1830 enabled vessels to enter the canal and proceed up to Exeter regardless of the state of the tide; the maximum dimensions possible were 122ft x 25ft x 10.5ft.

Caption For Woolpit, The Carved Roof Of St Mary's Church C1955

This is a double hammer beam roof, an exclusively East Anglian structure of which Suffolk has two-thirds of the total.

Caption For Hitchin, Brand Street C1955

The smooth tarmaced surface of Brand Street contrasts with the rutted and rough surface of the 1800s.

Caption For Hertford, Honey Lane 1933

This narrow lane shows exactly how the back streets of the old town would have looked 200 years ago.

Caption For Durham, College Gateway 1923

St Chad's College, the smallest of the Durham colleges, was licensed in 1904 by the Durham University Senate as the first independent hall of the university.

Caption For Stockton On Tees, Ropner Park C1965

The park, situated along the Yarm Road, was the gift of Sir Robert Ropner, and was opened by the Duke and Duchess of York on 4 October 1893.

Caption For Brecon, St Mary's Church 1899

St Mary's position in the centre of the town, and the dominating height of its splendid 16th-century tower at 90 feet, make it one of the most prominent buildings in Brecon.

Caption For Rothley, Town Green C1965

We are south-west of the village centre, and the photograph exudes a strange feeling of well- cared-for neglect.

Caption For St Osyth, The Ship C1910

Previously known as Chich, the village of St Osyth (generally pronounced 'Toosey'), takes its name from an East Anglian princess. She established a nunnery here.

Caption For Daventry, High Street C1950

Looking east along the High Street, this view gives a good idea of the variety of buildings and building materials to be found in this street, which survived modern development.

Caption For Penarth, Pier And Italian Gardens C1940

The name 'Italian Gardens' eventually stuck – a handful of others were also applied in the early years.

Caption For Avebury, The Avenue C1955

These stones form part of the famous Kennet avenue, a ceremonial avenue that links the southern entrance of Avebury to a smaller stone circle, the Sanctuary, about one mile away.

Caption For New Mill, The Implement Gate C1955

This is part of the marvellous system which by 1933 comprised the Grand Junction or Union Canal, linking the Thames with the Midland canal system, and providing a direct waterway link between London

Caption For Llanthony, Abbey Hotel 1893

Today's visitors can repair to the bar in the basement of the hotel, which occupies part of the west range of the abbey.

Caption For Runcorn, The Two Bridges 1929

The Old Quay Swing Bridge opens by pivoting on the pier on the left hand side of the canal.

Caption For Salisbury, De Vaux Place 1928

On the Salisbury side of Harnham Bridge, De Vaux Place leads to The Close—the Harnham Gate is at the far end of the wall.