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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

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

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

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

Lumb Mill

Lumb Mill in the 1950s I remember my late mother and father working at this mill in the 1950s. My father worked as a boiler man. As a child I visited the mill during the school holidays also at weekends. I used to join my father ...Read more

A memory of Edenfield in 1954 by Kenneth Drummond

The Ss Motor Company "Jaguar"

While my father was having his house built in Thornton Grove he rented rooms from Mrs Parry who lived at "Marden", a vast rambling Victorian pile at the end of Westfield Park, not far from the church. She had a ...Read more

A memory of Hatch End in 1954 by John Price

A Long Line Of Pennies

I'm Not sure whether that was the actual date but as a child of five I recall my mother standing on the top step of our home where she would watch me go over the brow of the bridge on Midland Road on my way to ...Read more

A memory of Royston in 1954 by Roland Mitchell

Tranquilty Of The Tamer

This photo brought back memories of when I delivered papers in 1954 along Normady Way down under the rail bridge and along the riverside. Even as a young paper lad I still remember the tranquility of the river in the early ...Read more

A memory of Saltash in 1954 by Maurice Harris

Good Bye To Tilford

My mom and dad and sister lived in Tilford until 1954 when we immigrated to Canada, as my dad rejoined the army so we left to join him in Ottawa, Canada. We left my Nan and Gramps and uncle and aunt and many cousins and so many ...Read more

A memory of Tilford in 1954 by Carole Morin

Captions

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Caption For Potter Heigham, The Bridge 1934

The old medieval stone bridge, with one central and two pointed side arches, carries Yarmouth-bound traffic over the Thurne. Its painted warning 'Caution, proceed slowly' must not be ignored.

Caption For Gravesend, Clifton Marine Parade C1898

We are keeping to the Kent bank of the Thames Estuary as the river reaches Gravesend, beyond the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at Dartford.

Caption For Marlborough, College 1923

Marlborough College, the prestigious public school, was founded in 1843 close to the river Kennet and the site of the old castle. An enclosed bridge crosses the A4 Bath road.

Caption For Coulsdon, Woodcote Grove Road C1955

The gabled row of houses leads towards a railway bridge with St Andrew`s Church beyond.

Caption For Ilkley, Brook Street 1923

This view was taken from underneath the railway bridge looking down towards the Wharfe and the next village, Middleton.

Caption For Canford Magna, Canford Bridge 1899

Canford Bridge has three arches of Portland stone over a languid length of the River Stour, and carries the road from Wimborne to Poole.

Caption For Rowsley, Bridge And Peacock Inn C1870

This fine five-arched bridge over the River Derwent at Rowsley has carried traffic for nearly four hundred years.

Caption For Selby, Old Toll Bridge 1918

The wooden toll-bridge over the Ouse was built in the 18th century. Selby still sees small ships loading and unloading at the modest wharf.

Caption For Leysdown On Sea, Station Road C1960

Leysdown is a popular holiday resort on the Isle of Sheppey, reached by crossing the Kingsferry Bridge.

Caption For Teston, Orchard Stores Corner C1960

Many years before D G Sheppard opened his Orchard Stores, an entrepreneur named Alfred Reader had set up his cricket and hockey ball factory in the 1820s.

Caption For Barton Mills, The Village 1925

This group of buildings (dated 1668) flanks the bridge over the River Lark, which provided power for the water mill. John Godfrey installed a steam engine and roller milling plant in the 1880s.

Caption For Worksop, Bridge Street 1967

Now further down Bridge Street, Frith's photographer was looking south uphill past the Newcastle Street crossroads.

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 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 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 Bristol, The Docks 1953

Though it was less than one mile long, it was expensive to build, requiring three bridges, a viaduct and a 282-yard-long tunnel under a burial ground, the cutting of which entailed the digging up of numerous

Caption For Walton On Thames, Boathouse 1899

Beyond Walton Bridge is this boathouse and its harbour inlet off the river, here charmingly informal. It is now Walton Marina, with an emphasis on cabin cruisers rather than punts.

Caption For Yalding, The Bridge C1960

Yalding boasts the longest bridge in?Kent, crossing two rivers over 150 yards. This photograph was taken on a summer's day, when the river was low.

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Caption For Hitcham, C1960

This shows Old Hall (the former medieval Guildhall), the church, Church Lane, Friday Cottage (far right), Fen Lane with its finger post, and the bridge over the river Brett.

Caption For Three Bridges, Post Office 1906

The village was named after the bridges crossing the River Mole.The picture shows a well-stocked corner shop dealing in general and fancy drapery, and acting also as a Postal Telegraph office.

Caption For Three Bridges, Post Office 1906

The village was named after the bridges crossing the River Mole. The picture shows a well-stocked corner shop dealing in general and fancy drapery, and acting also as a Postal Telegraph office.

Caption For Aberdour, The Stone Pier 1900

A packed steamer is kept firmly alongside the pier as the Master on the bridge plots her progress carefully. She is either about to put warps ashore or has just taken them aboard.

Caption For Aberdour, The Stone Pier 1900

A packed steamer is kept firmly alongside the pier as the Master on the bridge plots her progress carefully. She is either about to put warps ashore or has just taken them aboard.

Caption For Houghton, The George And Dragon C1960

Houghton is a hamlet with a long stone bridge across the tidal River Arun.The inn is a 13th-century timber-framed brick and flint building.