Maps

181,031 maps found.

1882, Frocester Ref. HOSM45968
1882, Nympsfield Ref. HOSM55492
1903, Homersfield Ref. HOSM48835
1903, Redenhall Ref. HOSM57653
1895, Matching Ref. HOSM53321
1907, Bewerley Ref. HOSM37640
1890, Copgrove Ref. HOSM41745
1907, Fewston Ref. HOSM45349
1889, Follifoot Ref. HOSM45577
1907, Hartwith Ref. HOSM47756
1907, Thornthwaite Ref. HOSM61651
1896, Elwick Ref. HOSM44806
1914, Greatham Ref. HOSM47103
1907, Havant Ref. HOSM34610
1888, Boulston Ref. HOSM38422
1906, Rhydygele Ref. HOSM38739
1906, Vachelich Ref. HOSM39777
1906, Vachelich Ref. HOSM45062
1906, Llanrhian Ref. HOSM70626
1906, Porthgain Ref. HOSM57061

Books

442 books found. Showing results 7,201 to 7,224.

Memories

29,049 memories found. Showing results 3,001 to 3,010.

The Childrens Home

In the early 1970s my brother and I were put in the children's home at the bottom of Dairymore, I remember a stream just outside, a lawn area with a tree and it being opposite the school. We would really love to see some photos ...Read more

A memory of Wickham by Daren Crown

My First School Alby Hill 1944

My mother and her mother were born in my great-grandparents' cottage at Hanworth Common. Richard and Blanche Craske they were. Well dear old Richard was really my step great grandad. The true one was ...Read more

A memory of Aldborough in 1944 by Richard Whitten

Childhood In The 1950s

It breaks my heart to see how the years, short-sighted councillors and rapacious businessmen have ruined this once noble and beautiful seaside resort. How could anybody have countenanced destroying this view for the ...Read more

A memory of Bridlington by Geoffrey Harrison

Burgh Heath Sugar Bowl

I remember the Sugar Bowl very well as I used to swim there. I was a boarder at Red House School further down the Brighton Road, does anyone remember that? Best days of my life (another story), Walton on the Hill for ...Read more

A memory of Burgh Heath in 1960 by Alan Maxwell

Stacksteads Boyhood.

My family moved from Haslingden to Newchurch Road in 1950 opposite the Farhome Tavern. As an eight year old I attended Western Junior School until 1953 leaving to attend Blackthorn Secondary Modern until June 1957 when our ...Read more

A memory of Stacksteads in 1950 by Tom Pilling

Murder At Norwell

Not a memory, but I discovered my great great grandmother Mary Antcliffe was sent to prison for the murder of her stepson Joseph aged 18 months. She was accused of beating him to death. There were several neighbours mentioned in ...Read more

A memory of Norwell by Karen Beckett

Moss Bank

I lived in Mos Bank from age approximately 2 1/2 to about 10 years old then moved on to Frederick Street - finally moving to NYC in 1961. I have very fond memories of living there with my five siblings and being close to farms once you ...Read more

A memory of Widnes by Geraldine Gately

Oh Arrr

eve udil ann robert barnes were married he was the first toy boy they were really happy driveing their 25d david broun i lived there untill 1968. george widden used to catch badgers and eat them. there were many strange people in ...Read more

A memory of Bothenhampton in 1965 by Robyn Warren

Marjorie Lewis A Watercolour Of Mulbarton

I just wanted to let you know there is a fabulous watercolour for sale on ebay of Mulbarton. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Watercolour-16cmx9cm-Mulbarton-near-Norwich-Norfolk-Marjorie-Lewis-/180742890082?pt=UK_art_Paintings_GL&hash=item2a151da262 many thanks

A memory of Mulbarton

Fun In Sun Valley

I have very fond memories of spending lots of weekends with my nan and grandad in their caravan which was on Sun Valley, Marsh Road, Rhuddlan. I used to be friends with the owner's daughter Linda, as we grew up we used to listen to ...Read more

A memory of Rhyl in 1963 by Beverley Wall

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Captions

29,395 captions found. Showing results 7,201 to 7,224.

Caption For Ilfracombe, Chambercombe Valley 1911

Chambercombe is an ancient manor, named after the de Cambernon family, one of whom fought alongside William the Conqueror at Hastings.

Caption For Highcliffe, Lymington Road C1955

Highcliffe is the most easterly parish in Dorset, famous for eroding cliffs and splendid views across to the Isle of Wight.

Caption For Southend On Sea, Marine Parade 1898

Several of the mid and later 19th-century stucco terrace buildings remain, interspersed with garish work like the Electric Avenue 1990s revamp. Further east is The Kursaal of 1902 with a big dome.

Caption For Richmond, From The Bridge 1899

Beyond the scrum of pleasure boats for hire in this view looking downstream from Richmond Bridge is the three-storeyed White Cross pub.

Caption For Shoeburyness, West Beach C1955

East of Southend, the Thames meets the North Sea at Shoeburyness and its long journey ends.

Caption For Beadnell, Craster Arms And Church C1955

The unusual octagonal screen around the base of the spire was added later in 1860. The pub has an 18th-century frontage, but is based on an earlier tower house.

Caption For Rolvenden, Church 1901

The attractive church stands in a wide open space in this pleasant village on the edge of the Weald. In centuries past, Rolvenden was by the sea, but it is now well inland.

Caption For Barnstaple, The Docks 1936

Rolle Quay was the industrial area of Barnstaple, located on the seaward side of the river Yeo. Even in 1936, some trade is still in evidence.

Caption For Beauchief, Hutcliffe Wood Road C1955

Beauchief is now a northern suburb of Sheffield, but it was once part of Derbyshire.

Caption For Little Haven, Black Rocks 1898

This end of a narrow valley at the foot of a steep hill has been a popular seaside resort for many years.

Caption For Castle Cary, Fore Street C1955

There was a castle here, which was besieged by King Stephen in 1138, but its keep has long gone; only its outline is marked on the grass of its hill at the end of Bailey Street.

Caption For Longridge, Market Place C1955

Longridge stands about six miles from Preston on the Clitheroe Road. It still shows many of the signs of a country village, and is complete with its Market Square, as our photograph shows.

Caption For Lincoln, Castle Hill 1906

This view looks from in front of Exchequer Gate towards the Castle.

Caption For Lincoln, Castle Grounds C1955

At the left is the corner of John Carr of York's Georgian County Gaol of 1787: no attempt here to match the castle's Gothic architecture.

Caption For Lincoln, The Cathedral C1965

At the left is the corner of John Carr of York's Georgian County Gaol of 1787: no attempt here to match the castle's Gothic architecture.

Caption For Stafford, St Mary's Church C1965

The foundations of the 10th-century church of St Bertelin are laid out adjoining St Mary's behind the middle bench.

Caption For Coulsdon, Downs Road C1955

The houses on the right are Nos 18 and 20 Downs Road, formerly called Fanfare Road when built on the northern slopes of Farthing Down.

Caption For Coulsdon, View From Farthing Down C1960

A fine panoramic view of east Coulsdon shows the extent of the development in the late 1920s and 1930s in Marlpit Lane, Bradmore Way and neighbouring roads.

Caption For Chester, Queens Park Bridge 1923

This photograph must have been taken when the bridge was still very new, as it was opened in April of that same year (1923).

Caption For Caversham, From Caversham Heights 1908

This view from Caversham Heights, north-west of the village centre, gives a good impression of the scale of Reading in the Edwardian period and before Caversham itself expanded far to its north and

Caption For Cardiff, University College 1925

The 'new' University College building which opened in October 1909 was the fruition of ten years' concerted fundraising aided by the Corporation's gift of five acres of building land.

Caption For Cardiff, The Promenade, Roath Park C1955

Prior to the advent of mass car ownership cycling to the park was an even more popular option than today. With so many bicycles present this busy scene is more reminiscent of Oxford or Cambridge.

Caption For Flookburgh, Church Of St John The Baptist 1901

This church opened in 1900, replacing St Mary's Church, which formerly stood in the centre of Flookburgh.

Caption For Great Harwood, The Roman Catholic Church 1898

The Church of Our Lady and St Hubert, Great Harwood was consecrated in 1859.