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Benson Street

I lived at no 5, neighbours were George Sharples, Peter Humphries, Charlie Chedell. I went to Winsor Road School. We used to play on the railway sidings, and donkey bridge. In the winters we would go over to Peel Park and slide down ...Read more

A memory of Salford in 1954 by Peter Brennan

Happy Summer Days At The Pool

This photo' reminded me of those carefree summer days when we would cycle from Myland to the pool, leave our bikes, unlocked, in a heap outside, pay our 6d and go to the dank, cold, changing room under the bridge. ...Read more

A memory of Colchester in 1954 by Peter Gant

Growing Up In Moniaive 1954 1969

I was born and brought up in Moniaive, and my mother owned the local hairdresser's salon (JACIE'S) at 3 Ayr Street. I lived with my mother (Janet), sister (Jenny) and maternal grandparents (who also had a house in ...Read more

A memory of Moniaive in 1954 by Ian Johnston

My Grandparents Ran The Red Lion Inn For Just Short Of 28 Years

My grandparents, Albert and Marjorie Walker, moved into the Red Lion in 1954. Following my grandfather's death in 1967 my grandmother continued as landlady until her retirement ...Read more

A memory of Lowick Bridge in 1954 by Angela Athersmith

Crossing The Bridge

Lived in North Seaton and remember clearly the excitement (and danger), of crossing the bridge by the boards underneath the bridge; especially when the train driver would see us and deliberately let off steam overhead.

A memory of Ashington in 1954 by Bill Kinnaird

Gaslight 1954

In the early 50's many streets in Uxbridge were still lit by gas. So "lighting up time" had a whole different meaning. The iron lampposts were much lower than the lighting masts of today and were more widely placed along the ...Read more

A memory of Uxbridge in 1954 by Philip Cousins

Summer Holidays

I was born in Brewery Yard, Great Haywood. After the war my mum moved to Notting Hill, London, so in the summer holidays my sister and I would stay at Nan & Grandads in the village. Mum {Eileen Bailey} played the piano in ...Read more

A memory of Great Haywood in 1954 by Christine Pitcher

Hornimans Tea

I used to live at No 52 on the left of the picture, in a flat on the 4th floor. I was only 7, I remember the first night while lying in bed I heard a screech of brakes and a dog yelping. The next morning my mum told me that a dog ...Read more

A memory of Shrewsbury in 1954 by Maxine Pickett

Good Young Memories

At nine years old unfortunately I had to leave the area of my birth to which I had so many good memories. My name is Patrick Alexander, born 1947 and first lived as a baby in Kings Rd opposite my grandparents' house which was No ...Read more

A memory of New Haw in 1954 by First Name Last Name

St Paul's Church And Sunday School

I moved to Woodford Bridge when I was about 4 years old in 1949 and a few years later went regularly to Church and Sunday School at St Paul's Church for several years.  The Vicar at that time was Rev ...Read more

A memory of Woodford Bridge in 1954 by Chris Gadsby

Captions

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Caption For Rushden, High Street 1966

It is a workaday street - the white railway bridge in the distance has now gone, along with the railway track.

Caption For Upwell, Town Street 1923

There are several other early 17th-century brick buildings here, and one most interesting medieval survival near Church Bridge: now part of a workshop, it was possibly a warehouse and a lodging of one

Caption For Henley On Thames, Riverside C1955

The 1870 view of the bridge is particularly interesting, for it shows the Berkshire bank before the spread of late Victorian developments that brought large houses and villas to the Berkshire hillside

Caption For Goudhurst, Hope Mill 1901

By the 20th century, Goudhurst has quietened down considerably compared to earlier times, when the iron smelting and cloth making industries were at their peak.

Caption For Buntingford, The River Rib 1922

The bridge over the Rib, built in 1852, leads to the Causeway and Layston church.

Caption For Brimfield, C1955

Cars and buses are no longer allowed to park among the weird and wonderful gritstone formations of Brimham Rocks, near Pateley Bridge in Nidderdale, as they were when this photograph was taken.

Caption For Wellington, Holyhead Road And Mill Bank C1965

This road junction is just to the south of the centre of Wellington, and sits astride the London to Holyhead road that was built by Thomas Telford in the early 1800s.

Caption For Brimfield, C1955

Cars and buses are no longer allowed to park among the weird and wonderful gritstone formations of Brimham Rocks, near Pateley Bridge in Nidderdale, as they were when this photograph was taken.

Caption For Brookhouse, C1960

Rows of stone cottages and rolling farmland characterise Brookhouse, which is close to Caton with Littledale and a popular retreat for commuters to Lancaster.

Caption For Iffley, The Mill Lock And Bridge 1890

A little down-river from the city of Oxford is Iffley, with its mill lock and bridge. The water mill here dates back as far as the 11th century, and survived for almost 800 years.

Caption For Acle, The Bridge Inn C1955

By the mid 1950s, the Bridge Inn had a flint porch, thatched to match the roof. The area outside had been made into an attractive garden where refreshments purchased at the annexe could be enjoyed.

Caption For Walsall, Belsize House, Bradford Street 2005

During the 19th century the town centre had shifted westwards to the Bridge and Park Street.

Caption For Capel Curig, Bridge C1870

Beside the stone causeway and bridge, rowing boats invite anglers or sightseers to venture out on the water.

Caption For Grays, Dartford Tunnel 1963

Since then and the completion of the M25, the twin tunnels are one way; vehicles crossing from the Essex side use the graceful Queen Elizabeth II suspension bridge which soars above the river.

Caption For Langdale Pikes, The Valley 1892

The Langdale Pikes are among the Lake District's most popular and recognisable hills.

Caption For Bedford, Suspension Bridge And Embankment Gardens C1960

The inclined floral bed in the foreground survives, and is planted each year with a different theme. The concrete block walls replaced railings lost during the Second World War.

Caption For Upton Upon Severn, 1931

Apart from vinegar-making, the site of several skirmishes for control of the bridge during the Civil War, and an old church with an oddly-shaped tower, Upton's other claim to fame is that Henry Fielding

Caption For Woolston, The Bus Station C1960

Up until 1977 this station was shared with Hants & Dorset motor services. Bristol K5G buses ran into Woolston, and Corporation buses served the floating bridge.

Caption For Rothwell, Market Place C1955

This view looks east from Bridge Street, past the Market House and along into Bell Hill.

Caption For Tadcaster, The Mill 1906

The breweries used the Wharfe to bring in raw materials and transport finished products.

Caption For Hartlepool, The Harbour Wall C1960

The Pilot's Pier light sits on a long promontory extending from the sea wall, and cargo shipping and the associated tug boats pass by it on their way in and out of the port.

Caption For Wickhambreaux, The Forge 1903

From the Bridge 1899 A town when the Domesday Book was compiled, and a settled place as far back as the 7th century, Fordwich was a flourishing port on the River Stour for Canterbury when the river was

Caption For London, Tower Of London C1950

As we look from Tower Bridge, the dominance of William the Conqueror's White Tower keep, dating from the late 11th century and still the focus of the castle, is now somewhat reduced by office blocks, including

Caption For Runcorn, All Saints Church 1900

Just to the left of All Saints' Church the Railway Bridge can be clearly seen standing where Queen Ethelfleda's castle was built to control and watch the Runcorn Gap and protect her kingdom