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Memories

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Spitfire

About 1943 - disabled Spitfire landed 30 yards from beach opposite Golden Hind cafe and just beyond hotel on right.  3 or 4 chaps stripped off, swam out and pulled pilot from aircraft.  I hope pilot survived but don't know if he did.  Does anyone know?

A memory of Deal in 1943 by Jim Bell

Wartime Years In Llanarmon Yn Ial

Shortly after the outbreak of war, my Father who had a pet shop in Wallasey, evacuated the family to Llanarmon.  We consisted of Dad, Mum, my brother Ray and myself. We moved into Rose Cottage in the ...Read more

A memory of Llanarmon-yn-Ial in 1940 by Don Thurlow

School Uniform

When I passed the 11 plus exam I was selected to attend Kibworth Grammar School. The only place that you could get the uniform was the little shop in the photo to the right of the monument in the Square. This meant a trip ...Read more

A memory of Kibworth Beauchamp in 1949 by Richard Child

Growing Up In Filton

I was born in Plymouth of Welsh parents, there was no work in Newport Wales when my Father got out of the Navy, so, we moved to my Grandparents house in 50 Wallscourt Rd Filton, until our house 13 Canberra Grove Filton became ...Read more

A memory of Filton in 1966 by Christine Flage

Wonderful Years

Living on the island was like living in paradise - it seemed like a constant holiday! I remember walking from 'Danehurst' along Pitts Lane across Binstead Road and up Cemetary Road to school every day. I loved walking to the ...Read more

A memory of Binstead in 1955 by Carole Wilson

Beech House

I was sent to beech House at St Augustine's in 1964 to 1966. I always found the people in the village very friendly. I remember long walks down to the church and mill,and waiting on the station for the train home for the holidays. I ...Read more

A memory of Chartham in 1964 by Andy Morley

June 1958 A Frightening Experience!!!!

It was my 4th birthday and we were staying in Caister at the Sycamore Camp in a caravan that my Parents had hired for a 2 week holiday. So the date 13th June 1958 and we took a trip in Dad's old car up to ...Read more

A memory of Lowestoft in 1958 by Brian Green

Beech House

Beech House was the school attached to St. Augustines,which used to be the County Asylum. I was there from 1964-66. I always found the people of Chartham top be lovely and kind. I remember walks down to the church and mill,and waiting ...Read more

A memory of Chartham in 1964 by Andy Morley

Granddads Donkeys

I was most surprised to see my late grandfather William Mannall and possibly my uncle Paul with granddads donkeys ,which he had for many years on the beach at Hemsby and also later at Newport (uncle Paul). I had many gratis rides ...Read more

A memory of Hemsby by Don Bullen

Carnforth Lodge Lancaster Road

As a child in the 1960’s and 70’s I went several times with my family to visit Mrs Esther Pomfret (Auntie Ettie to us; she was a relation of my father's) at Carnforth Lodge, Lancaster Road.  I don't think this is ...Read more

A memory of Carnforth by Isabel Yeo

Captions

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Caption For Weymouth, Alexandra Gardens 1898

There are several pleasant gardens around Weymouth for those who tire of their day on the beach.

Caption For Aldeburgh, Esplanade 1896

While there are recreational activities available on the beach, it is very much a working one, evidenced by the yawls on the shingle.

Caption For Canvey Island, The Beach House Restaurant C1955

Caravans nestle close to the large Beach House Café.This is an interesting building, with its two end towers and decorative façade. It seems too impressive for these surroundings.

Caption For Eastbourne, The Beach And Bandstand 1921

Looking at the bandstand from the beach, the reason for its popular name of 'the bird cage' is obvious.

Caption For Porthpean, Beach C1955

Porthpean ('little bay') has always been the local beach for St Austell people. Its regatta was an annual attraction, and it still has a thriving sailing club.

Caption For Cayton Bay, Cliffs And Beach C1960

The wide, low-lying, sandy beach here was formed by structural faults.

Caption For Broadstairs, The Sands 1899

The famous steps to the beach are visible on the right.The bandstand is in the centre on the cliff top, and the Grand Hotel is on the left.

Caption For Broadstairs, The Bandstand And Promenade 1907

The famous steps to the beach are visible on the right.The bandstand is in the centre on the cliff top, and the Grand Hotel is on the left.

Caption For Eype, Beach And Cliffs C1955

This view shows Eype in the days before it was invaded by caravans and too many vehicles, though, as can be seen by the parked cars, some people had already discovered the delights of the beach at Eype

Caption For Sandgate, Beach 1906

During World War II the whole beach was covered in obstacles and coils of barbed wire to help prevent an invasion.

Caption For Hove, The Lawns 1921

Courtenay Terrace is the only group of houses which had gardens backing onto the beach.

Caption For Gourock, Esplanade 1900

Here we can see the pebble beach.

Caption For Torquay, Oddicombe Beach 1889

Early visitors faced a long climb to Babbacombe after a day on the beaches, but in the 1920s a cliff railway - still in use today - was built, making the journey much easier.

Caption For Paignton, Bathing Beach 1896

Paignton's beaches and coves give a combined sea-frontage of over two miles; this led to the growth of the town's satellite villages of Preston and Goodrington.

Caption For Newquay, On The Sands 1912

Mothers and children paddle in the sandy pools of Towan Beach. On Tolcarne Headland in the background is the Great Western Hotel.

Caption For Newlyn, Harbour 1908

Boats are drawn up on the beach under the walls of the fishing township, and their nets are drying on the rails beside the slipways.

Caption For Aldeburgh, The Fishing Boats C1955

Something really fascinates a crowd of very curious beach-goers - not just a landing of fish. We will never know what it was!

Caption For London, The Houses Of Parliament C1866

The new buildiing was built into the river over the beach. The photographer is standiing in front of Lambeth Palace, where the new embankment was being constructed.

Caption For Newquay, Fistral Beach 1918

Low tide has joined together all the sandy beaches in the background, with Tolcarne, Great Western and Towan seen from left to right.

Caption For Felixstowe, From The Beach 1899

Holidaymakers are sitting out on the beach, some with their parasols raised to protect their delicate skin from the bright summer sunshine. A tan was not fashionable during the Victorian era!

Caption For Filey, Sands 1932

Andie Craine and his Pierrots are doing their show on the beach. Their performances began in 1846 and continued for 46 years.

Caption For Hornsea, The Beach C1930

The dressing tents are set up, the deckchairs are hired and the picnic baskets are opened for an enjoyable day on the beach.

Caption For Weymouth, The Sands Looking North C1955

This long view of the beach is seen here from a vantage point above the Alexandra Gardens.

Caption For Aldeburgh, The Beach 1906

ever-changing coastline has very much dictated the fortunes of Aldeburgh, but one thing which has not changed is the activity of local fishermen, who park their boats on the shingle bank which runs along the beach