Photos

191 photos found. Showing results 601 to 191.

Maps

115 maps found.

Books

1 books found. Showing results 721 to 1.

Memories

1,374 memories found. Showing results 301 to 310.

Queen Mum Opens New Dining Wing

I remember being in the Beeches Prep School at the time. Anybody else remember the staff I wonder? Miss Lambert in Kindergarten and Transition, Miss Cutler - Form 1, Miss Reid - Lower 2 and Mrs Cotton in Middle ...Read more

A memory of Berkhamsted in 1960 by Pauline Askey(Stanborough)

Memories Of Holkham And The Victoria Hotel

Whilst I lived at Mattishall near Dereham in the early 1960's I became a regular visitor to the area in Summer and Winter, having use of a small boat at Burnham Overy Staithe. Fishing and full days out at ...Read more

A memory of Holkham in 1960 by Neville Orton

Ffrith Beach

My first memories of the Ffrith beach are of my grandfather who started the fun fair, which had an arcade, bingo and fair ground. There was also two boating ponds,cafe, ice cream kiosks etc. Many good days were spent on the beach, it's ...Read more

A memory of Prestatyn in 1960 by Barry Howden

Pagham Beach

I lived at No 92 Harbour Road, Pagham Beach from 1955 to 1967 when I moved to Nyetimber. Our bathroom was the railway carriage and the only access was by carefully dropping the window using the leather strap with holes and opening the ...Read more

A memory of Pagham in 1960 by Sue Priday

Millfielders

I remember falling off a bike on Millfield Crescent when I was about 7 or 8 and I had a really bad knee injury, there was no going to hospitals in those days though, it was Kit Bateman, a first aider at the pit, who mended me and ...Read more

A memory of Newburn in 1960 by Norman Dunbar

Great Times

I can also remember people like Billo and Vernon, Will Och, Lawrence the black, and cafes like the Corner House, Servini's, Ferrari's, Belli's fish and chips, and Viazzani's in the old Water Street. Also Johnsons factory in Henshaw ...Read more

A memory of Port Talbot in 1960 by Brian Brown

Major Lester Girls School Holiday

During the late '50s and early '60s, 4th Year girls from Major Lester CP School, Liverpool stayed here for a week each summer. For many of the children this was their first holiday and a wonderful experience ...Read more

A memory of Penmaenmawr in 1960 by Jan Beeton

Happy Days In Towyn

I grew up in Towyn and lived in the same bungalow on Towyn Way West until I got married in 1985 at the ripe old age of 31 and moved to Rhyl. My Great Aunt Sarah owned Browns Holiday Camp with Mr Brown from before the Second ...Read more

A memory of Towyn in 1960 by Christine Potts

Port Regis Catholic School

I never thought I would be commenting on Port Regis. In fact, I have totally forgotten about this place. I could not even remember where it was located. Somehow, the name of Port Regis came into my head tonight and I ...Read more

A memory of Broadstairs in 1960 by Maria Lam

Vue De La Mer. 12 Alleyne Way

I would have been two when this was taken. My grandparents Jim and 'Topsy' Robins had number 12 (which can be seen just behind the telegraph pole) built in the 1940s and lived there until my wonderful Gran died. I have ...Read more

A memory of Elmer in 1960 by Lesley Extence

Captions

1,131 captions found. Showing results 721 to 744.

Caption For Seaton, The Beach 1935

Holidaymakers and day trippers have been drawn to the sandy beach at the mouth of the Seaton valley.

Caption For Dawlish Warren, Mount Pleasant 1906

One longer tunnel is said to have run down to the beach.

Caption For Scarborough, View From North Cliff C1955

At the moment the tide is in, but later on the beach will be thronged with people.

Caption For Trebarwith, 1895

This is a good view of one of the few places with access to a good beach for many miles of slate coast, although even then the sand is covered at high tide. Gull Rock is offshore.

Caption For Holford, From Firs 1897

A path leads from the tiny village across the fields to low cliffs above this quiet beach.

Caption For Bacton, Sea View Cafe C1955

1940s and early 50s caravan and camping sites saw the village embrace the holiday trade with an amusement arcade and new shops like Sea View Café, which were conveniently sited near the beach

Caption For Croyde, Bay And Baggy Point 1936

Despite that, this is still the preferred beach for locals, and laver seaweed (the edible kind) is harvested here whenever the month has an 'R' in it.

Caption For Eastbourne, The Pier 1910

Fishermen also benefited from this extra demand for entertainment, as they were still able to supplement their income by offering pleasure boat trips from the beach.

Caption For Eastbourne, 1925

When we contrast this view with the one taken in 1901, the bathing machines have gone, to be replaced by chang- ing tents and the long lines of beach huts.

Caption For Eastbourne, The Parade 1925

To the right the Lower Promenade, closer to beach level, is separated by a sloping bank of more informal shrubs.

Caption For Marske By The Sea, High Street C1960

Rather curiously, the High Street turns sharp right at this road junction, and heads down to the beach. The road in the centre distance is the Coast Road to Redcar.

Caption For Penarth, The Pier 1896

A typical scene on many of the beaches in the area: bathing machines are lined up along the water's edge waiting for customers.

Caption For Swanbridge, The Beach C1955

By the 1950s, visitors to the beach were mainly from the numerous caravan sites in the area. Flat Holm and Steep Holm islands are in the background.

Caption For Torquay, Abbey Sands 1924

Styled as the English Riviera, its beaches are in fact somewhat smaller than might be imagined. This crowded scene looks south along Torbay towards Paignton.

Caption For Exmouth, The Sands 1890

Its miles of long sandy beaches, gently sloping sands, and safe bathing offer all that is needed for a perfect seaside holiday.

Caption For Westgate On Sea, 1890

Victorian ladies stroll on the promenade—note the lady pushing a pram in the centre—and holiday makers enjoy themselves on the beach.

Caption For Brighton, Beach And Pier 1898

We are looking east along a lively Brighton Beach towards the unfinished Palace Pier at the close of the 19th century.

Caption For Broadstairs, View From The Cliffe 1962

Note the small train ride in the left-hand corner of the beach. Former Prime Minister Edward Heath lived at Broadstairs, and so did the round- the-world yachtsman Alec Rose.

Caption For Hele, From Cliffs 1923

Lewis`s Beach Tea House (far right) was renowned for its cream teas.

Caption For Lowestoft, The South Pier From The Sands 1896

At this time, close to the end of the Victorian era, staying fully clothed on the beach was very much the norm, with sand castles and donkey rides the prime amusements for the children; the

Caption For Stourport On Severn, High Street C1965

This photograph must have been taken at the height of the holiday season because the shop on the right, M A Grinnall's, has a number of beach balls and inflatable air beds on display outside.

Caption For Scarborough, The Bay 1886

A magician entertains a crowd of well dressed Victorian holidaymakers on the beach.

Caption For Penarth, View From Windsor Gardens 1896

With their magnificent sea view, away from the hustle and bustle of the beach, these gardens were quite literally a cut above.

Caption For Seaton, The Beach And Promenade 1898

Seaton's fishing industry declined soon after this photograph was taken; notice the fishing boats drawn up on the beach. It is now a much larger town, and a popular resort.