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Metal Bridge My Grandfather Harry Holmes My Childhood

Harry was born at spennymoor 1877, he moved to metal bridge in 1898 when he married Elizabeth Joyce born 1878 from Easthowle.They were married at St Lukes church, Ferryhill by vicar ...Read more

A memory of Metal Bridge by Maureen Evers

Memories Of Sandy

I lived in Sandy between about 1963 and 1979 and have seen changes even in that short time. It was a fairly quiet village when we first came in spite of the adjacent A1. I went to St Swithuns school in St Neots Road, then Sandy ...Read more

A memory of Sandy by Sue Horne

Schools And Air Cadets

I remember Grays as if it was yesterday. After the war, going to the Open Air School up by the Oaks public house, then attending Quarry Hill School with Miss Hill and Mr Gray before the 11 plus. Passing the exam and going to ...Read more

A memory of Grays in 1950 by David Squires

Country Memories

I was born at Caroland Close and then moved to Bridge House next to John Childs garage; in those days owned by my grandad, Mathew Ward, where my mother worked in the office. My cousins lived nearby and great fun was had in ...Read more

A memory of Brabourne Lees in 1955 by Bridget Smith

My Life In Widnes

I lived in Beach Terrace until 1948 then moved to Christie Street. I went to St Bedes school and the Fisher More until 1955. I went to work at the Co-op in Albert Road,it was a great job and I made lots of friends. I love living ...Read more

A memory of Widnes by Mavis Thomas

Penn View 1941

I was born in Wincanton in 1941, at 55 Penn View. I went to Noth Street School and had a wonderful time there. Wish it still was...but that was my young days. I used to watch the horse raising from the back window of the house. I ...Read more

A memory of Wincanton in 1950 by Brian Parsons

Ten Happy Years

I moved to Watchfield in 1940 and left in 1950. My dad, Mr Woolman, worked for the army and had his office in Homelees Farm in the camp. What a change has taken place at Watchfield. Gone are the places we could play in safety. ...Read more

A memory of Watchfield in 1940 by Jennifer Morris Nee Woolman

To School At Highview

This view from Plough Lane bridge was a daily sight for me and my 2 brothers and sister as we walked or later cycled home to Beddington from Highview school. [Another of Friths postcard shots]. The primary school was beyond ...Read more

A memory of Beddington by Chris Scott

Wandle Wanderer

This photo is looking towards the 1890 view of the snuff mills and the end of Bridges Lane. The footpath on the right connected to Beddington Lane and was our route to the park as children. The wall on the right was pock marked with ...Read more

A memory of Beddington by Chris Scott

My Dad Was A Train Driver.

I grew up and lived in Durham Road, Feltham. From 1952 to 1971. Went to Cardinal Road infants school from 1957 - 1959. 1959 - 1963 Hanworth Road Junior School, 1963 -1967 Lafone Secondary School for Girls. Boundary ...Read more

A memory of Feltham

Captions

1,770 captions found. Showing results 913 to 936.

Caption For Bakewell, The Bridge C1955

This view of the bridge was taken from the west bank, nearest Bakewell. Towards the far bank, the river is full of mallards, all demanding a sandwich with menaces.

Caption For London, Westminster Abbey C1915

We are looking at Parliament Square from an upstairs window on the corner of Parliament Street abd Bridge Street during the First World War.

Caption For Rowsley, Wye Bridge C1955

The Wye joins the Derwent at Rowsley, and this photograph shows the smaller bridge over the River Wye to the south of the village.

Caption For Wickham Bishops, Blue Mill C1960

Few can pass over the hump-backed bridge without pausing to get a better view.

Caption For Haverfordwest, The River Cleddau C1960

Looking down towards the Old Bridge this is barely recognisable today.

Caption For Bakewell, River Wye And Bridge C1955

The triangular cutwaters were shaped thus so that at road level they created a pedestrian refuge in which people could stand as horses crossed the bridge.

Caption For Usk, The Riverside C1960

We can also see the old railway bridge crossing the river in the centre of the photograph in the distance; and it is still to be found here, albeit disused.

Caption For Rothesay, Castle 1897

An earlier castle on this site was captured in 1263 by the Norse and was subsequently demolished, allegedly on the orders of Robert the Bruce. A new, stronger fortress was then built in its place.

Caption For Menai Bridge, Suspension Bridge 1891

The elegant suspension bridge, built over the Menai Strait by Thomas Telford as part of his Holyhead Road, gave its name to the little town on the northern side of the narrow strait, between the island

Caption For Staines, Boating 1907

Guiding a punt - and its 'fair inhabitants' - towards the graceful arches of Staines Bridge.

Caption For Lechlade, St John's Lock C1955

Lechlade is the highest lock on the River Thames; it is seen here from St John's bridge.

Caption For Belfast, Ann Street 1897

In the middle distance can be seen Queen's Bridge over the River Lagan, and beyond is industrial Belfast hard at work.

Caption For Clydach, Lower Fall 1893

The Clydach River is a tributary of the Usk, and joins it between Abergavenny and Crickhowell.

Caption For Chester, Bridge Street, Cocoa House 1888

Lower Bridge Street in the days when those short of a few shillings could pay a visit to Edwin Henry Dutton, pawnbroker and jeweller, and those who did have a few shillings could go along to

Caption For Cremyll, Drake's Island From Mount Edgcumbe 1890

The broad channel between Drake's Island and Mount Edgecumbe, known as The Bridges, is only navigable via one narrow channel, which is why ships always appear to take 'the long way round', following

Caption For Newby Bridge, The Platform 1914

The locomotive comes tender first into Newby Bridge station, where it is awaited by the station master and passengers, one of whom is carrying a basket.

Caption For Blandford Forum, The Bridge C1955

Blandford has a long history as a market town, and for centuries sheep would have been driven over this ancient bridge to the famous Blandford sheep fairs.

Caption For Nottingham, Trent Bridge And River C1955

Widened by returning ex-servicemen in 1925 to cope with increasing road traffic, the bridge retained its elegance and here formed a background for the picnickers, boat hirers and other leisure seekers

Caption For Kendal, Branthwaite Brow 1914

Branthwaite Brow is one of the three streets which meet Kent Street as it leads up the steep hill opposite Miller Bridge. The others are Finkle Street and Stramongate.

Caption For Ross On Wye, The Bridge C1965

What appears to be a statue projecting above the Wilton Bridge is, in fact, a sundial. The clock looks in four different directions and there are metal gnomons on each face.

Caption For Newport Pagnell, St John Street 1950

Tragically the left hand side of the road was demolished in the 1960s and replaced by appaling flat-roofed buildings.

Caption For Newby Bridge, The Bridge 1914

A family picnic by the five-arched bridge originally built in the 16th century over the River Leven.

Caption For Wyke Regis, The School 1898

Here we see pupils at play in the street outside the old school at Whaley Bridge. Note the pinafore-wearing girls and the white starched collars of the boys.

Caption For Launceston, The Old Water Wheel C1955

This building is the last remnant of the Tannery, and still stands east of the bridge opposite Greenaway's car park.