Maps

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Memories

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Wish Iwas There

lackhall colliery in the 1940s and 50s i was lucky to be brought up there proud loyal hard working people so different from life today.born 1940 lived in 11th street and was encased in love and safetymy father was a shaft ...Read more

A memory of Blackhall Colliery by elcxb44

We Will Be Back

Hi, I was born 43 Tixall road and my Grandmother was at No. 45 we would walk into town via the River Sow to the baths with towel under our arms. Or into town to Woodalls for material or wool and on market day there would be flags ...Read more

A memory of Stafford by adame

Growing Up In West Lavington

My name is Mark McCabe I grew up in west Leamington , best years of my life ,moved a couple times eastfields, white street , sandfieds, I also moved to market Lavington for a while, the best was highlands farm outside ...Read more

A memory of Ledbury by razzel23.mm

Harrogate's Station Square 1960/70's

I see Macfisheries and Lindy's Cafe.There was also a cafe called Chequeres that as a child I was advised by my parents not to use.Standings was on the corner of Station Square and James Street providing that old ...Read more

A memory of Harrogate

Lewisham Market

I found this site by chance as I have started to investigate my family history. My name is Andrew Porritt and whilst my Dad, Ron, lived in Greenhithe from birth in 1939 until moving to Gravesend in the 60s, his father was a ...Read more

A memory of Lewisham by andrewporriit

10 Dalton Square Now Where The Town Hall Is Located

My Great Great Grandmother Jane Oversby worked for a widow, Mrs Margaret Rossall, who lived at 10 Dalton Square, Lancaster. I visited Dalton Square and counted the houses from 2 - 9; then sent down ...Read more

A memory of Lancaster by retrokev54

1973 Demolition Year For The Market Buildings

I arrived in Wolverhampton when demolition of the market buildings was under way. The buildings in front of the church (in the photo) must have already been long gone, but the buildings on the side ...Read more

A memory of Wolverhampton

Belgians In Birtley.

Few people are aware of the part Birtley, Tyne Wear, (part of County Durham in those days ) played in the Great War of 1914 - 1918. Belgium in 1914 was occupied by the German Army, and thousands of refugees fled to Britain where ...Read more

A memory of Birtley by ranorwood

Back To Real Life

I was born at 138 Burgess Road in East Ham and remember a shop on the corner I used to frequent before school, Ottaways or something like like. I used to get 1 old pence to spend on sweets, either 8 black jacks or 8 fruit salads. I ...Read more

A memory of East Ham by Andi Gaywood

Childhood Holidays In Orford

Looking at these photos of Orford, my main impression is how little Orford has changed over 70 odd years. Add modern cars and some colour and these views would still look the same. Our family spent many happy holidays in ...Read more

A memory of Orford by dellahughes

Captions

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Caption For Taunton, The Parade C1869

On the left are the Victoria Rooms, built as a market in 1821 and sadly demolished in 1963.

Caption For Pershore, Lower Newlands 1931

Pershore is an old market town of considerable charm on the right bank of the River Avon.

Caption For Faversham, Preston Street C1955

Preston Street links the station with the market town centre. A policeman stands on point duty; once again, one is struck by the lack of heavy traffic.

Caption For Haverfordwest, Hill Street 1906

Formerly named 'Hill of St Thomas' or 'Hilstret', it runs from St Thomas's Green to Market Street. Note the 'parked' carts to the left and the busy traffic!

Caption For Castleton, Old Hall C1864

Here we see the rear of the Old Hall, which stands on the Market Place.

Caption For Rawmarsh, Parish Church And Market C1965

The pinnacles of the parish church in the background overlook the covered stalls of Rawmarsh Market. Rawmarsh is a former colliery town north of Rotherham in South Yorkshire.

Caption For Beverley, North Bar Within 1913

This photograph shows the layout of Beverley well, with North Bar leading to the Market Place. It also reveals more detail of the west front of St Mary's Church.

Caption For Halifax, Inside The Market Hall 1896

The market appears light and airy, and there seems to be plenty of space around the stalls.

Caption For March, High Street C1955

This view looks up towards the market place and the bridge. The photographer was probably standing outside the old school, now the home of the March & District Museum.

Caption For St Neots, Market Square C1965

On days when there is no market the square is used extensively as a car park, although many people were unhappy with the introduction of a parking fee, combined with a limit on waiting time, in

Caption For Wisbech, Market Place C1955

Before the opening of the Churchill Road in the 1960s the main route from Wisbech to Outwell was through the Market Place onto Church Terrace, then along West Street or Norfolk Street before joining the

Caption For Monaghan, Old Cross Square 1900

This picture of the square at the south end of Dublin Street, is interesting in that it shows the original market cross, which was repositioned here when the Rossmore Memorial was erected in the Diamond

Caption For Andover, High Street C1960

There was talk in 2001 of upgrading the market street for the comfort of the silent majority, the town's pedestrians.

Caption For Ambleside, Market Place 1927

This photograph looks south from the Market Place.

Caption For Taunton, Fore Street 1925

In the heyday of Taunton market there were some twenty inns in this area of the town.

Caption For Peterborough, Cowgate 1904

Here, we are looking along Cowgate towards the market place. Just out of sight is the magnificent 17th-century Guildhall, supported by columns to provide an open ground floor.

Caption For Accrington, Market Hall 1897

The Market Hall was designed to complement the adjacent Town Hall, and it is a massive structure. It has always housed many stalls selling a wide assortment of goods.

Caption For Loughborough, Wards End 1954

This view towards the market shows the wide variety of small independent traders that still flourish in the town.

Caption For Harlow, Old Harlow, The George Hotel 1903

The George, built in 1598, was situated at the junction between the High Street, Market Street, and Fore Street, and was the main focal point of the village.

Caption For Diss, Mere Street 1925

The Market Place and Mere Street contain an interesting architectural mixture - Tudor, Georgian and Victorian buildings.

Caption For Ringwood, The Market Square C1950

A pedal cyclist rides through the deserted site of Ringwood's ancient market.

Caption For Penrith, Shops, Market Place 1893

Occupying a prime position in the Market Place from 1887 to 1908 was Henry Thompson, Furnishing and General Ironmonger, Black and Whitesmith.

Caption For Haverfordwest, Hill Street 1906

Formerly named `Hill of St Thomas`, or `Hill Street`, it runs from St Thomas` Green to Market Street. Note the `parked` cars to the left and the busy traffic!

Caption For Lechlade, Oak Street C1955

Lechlade was once a market town, but was overshadowed in this function by its near neighbour Fairford. Nevertheless, Lechlade played host to a livestock fair until the late 1950s.