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Memories

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Jackson Boat Platt Fields

I too remember Jackson's Boat. Living off Derbyshire Lane in Stretford, we would make the mammoth walk down the canal to Jackson's Boat on a Sunday and have a drink sat outside, then walk all the way back. At Platt ...Read more

A memory of Stretford in 1960 by Sandra Bunker

Notes From The Frith Files

The little girl sitting is Doreen Kate Stone, boy with the black hat is Sam Harris, the two boys arm in arm are Will Gard (blonde) and Willie McOwen, the boy with arms folded is Clifford Coutsoubos, the boy in bow of boat is Cyril Thomas - all Padstowians.

A memory of Padstow in 1910

Jacksons Boat

Reading the post about catching sticklebacks in the Bridgewater brought memories flooding back. I lived in Clifton Street, off Stretford Road. At the weekend we used to get some butties off our Mum, a bottle of pop (if she could ...Read more

A memory of Stretford in 1955 by David Timperley

Messing About On The River

With my sisters, catching tiddlers on warm summer days. We would have picnics beside the river. We loved helping to change the lock for the boats that came through. Later, when a little older we would swim and for a while ...Read more

A memory of Harlow in 1960 by Julie Taylor

Queen Mary

My mother, Heather Carter, her sister Roma and my sister Janet Davies were all married in St Martin's, which was very high church, the smell of incense is still strong in my mind. I remember, though I don't know quite when this was, old ...Read more

A memory of Ruislip by Anna Wynne

Dersingham 1954 C

We lived in the village shop Virginia Stores owned by Peatling & Cawdron.  My dad won the Vernons Football Pools in 1955 - a great sum of  £505.6s -  my sister and I had new bikes and Mum and Dad went for a holiday to ...Read more

A memory of Dersingham by Carolynn Langley

Ducks

I remember when I was little going to Coate water, feeding the ducks and having picnics with my family. Those were the days! :)

A memory of Swindon in 1998 by Jaz G

Searching The Tombs!

Oh I know it always seemed so huge and scary, with its giant red doors, but my brother and I had such fun in the churchyard climbing the trees and exploring the broken tombs and crypts. Pretty scary as I always expected a ...Read more

A memory of Camberwell in 1966 by Denise Masters

Heath House School 1962 1966

Share many of the same memories of the swimming pool and the jungle gym. Also remember what looked at the time like an enormous boarding the kindergarten with the alphabet on it and matching pictures. Remember every ...Read more

A memory of Weybridge by Guy Phillips

Holy Street Manor

During the 2nd World War my mother Suzanne Severs was a teacher in Chagford. Vera Watson and Cecile Thompson ran the school. I have memories of holidays spent at Holy Street Manor during the mid 1950s, playing with toy boats in the ...Read more

A memory of Calmore

Captions

1,648 captions found. Showing results 145 to 168.

Caption For Newhaven, Fishermen's Cottages 1897

These cottages at Newhaven, Fife, are an example of the types of fishermen's dwelling that could be found around harbours from Scotland to at least Cullercoats in Northumbria, usually single-story

Caption For Newton, Newton Hall Holiday Centre C1955

In his will he set up a Blue Coat School where children of the parish could be educated up to the age of 14.

Caption For Worcester, Friar Street C1950

Comparing this view of Friar Street to the similar one taken in 1891, shows that the three-gabled building next to the car has had a coat of render stripped away to expose its timbers, while the shop on

Caption For Skegness, Model Yacht Pond C1955

Again, what with the coats and caps the weather could not have been too warm.

Caption For Kingston Upon Thames, The Market Place C1955

The plasterwork figures also date from the 20th century; they include the Kings and Queens associated with Kingston's history, and the town's coat of arms.

Caption For Skegness, North Parade C1955

The three young ladies, all nicely in step, are still wearing their coats, so it cannot be all that warm.

Caption For Skegness, North Parade C1955

The three young ladies, all nicely in step, are still wearing their coats, so it cannot be all that warm.

Caption For Chippenham, The Market Place C1955

The Victorian building with the borough coat of arms in the pediment was erected after a public meeting: the town decided 'not only to obtain funds for the purpose of a general rejoicing but also if possible

Caption For Skegness, Model Yacht Pond C1955

Again, what with the coats and caps the weather could not have been too warm.

Caption For Liverpool, Sessions House 1887

It is an imposing classical-style building; the frontage has five bays, with a portico of four paired Corinthian columns, and the coat of arms of the Lancashire County Council over the entrance.

Caption For Haywards Heath, The Sergison Arms C1960

It became an inn in the 18th century, when it was called the Dolphin, possibly because dolphins form part of the Sergison family`s coat of arms.

Caption For Lenham, The Limes C1960

Queen Anne stayed here in 1704, and her royal coat of arms is displayed above the front door.

Caption For Daventry, High Street C1960

Lloyds' building was built for the old City and Counties bank, and the superb coat of arms sculpted on the side is plain to see.

Caption For Brighton, The Ferry 1902

In 1901 they expanded operations to the south coast when they bought the Brighton, Worthing & South Coast Steamboat Co. At

Caption For Cheam, The Lumley Chapel, Interior 1890

The two front panels show her three children, with the family's coat of arms emblazoned on the damaged end panel.

Caption For Bedford, Town Bridge C1955

By the 1960s the scene had lightened thanks to a coat of paint on the buildings and street furniture, although this photograph was possibly taken early in the year and before the pleasure boat concession

Caption For Rothley, Fowke Street C1965

Planting in front of buildings is spirited away, while the buildings themselves are smartened up with a coat of white paint and the application of fake shutters.

Caption For Fittleworth, The Village C1955

Coates is a crenellated Gothic-style house built c1810; during World War Two it was occupied by explosives enthusiast Colonel Stewart Blacker, who converted the cellars to develop an anti-tank weapon.

Caption For Claughton, The Church C1955

At the time of this photograph, Miss Rogers lived in the old rectory and grazed her goats in the churchyard.

Caption For Berkhamsted, Ashlyns School C1955

Amongst its treasures were the original coat of arms from Coram's Hospital, which still forms part of the pediment, and an organ donated by G F Handel to the Foundling Hospital.

Caption For Poole, High Street, Beech Hurst 1904

The luxuriant creeper largely conceals its red brick exterior, but its crowning pediment proudly bears a coat of arms embraced by palm fronds.

Caption For Saffron Walden, King Street 1912

On the left is the fine front of the Post Office - the words can be seen below the window box on the first floor, and above is a royal coat of arms (both still remain today, though WH Smith use the premises

Caption For Rugby, Caldecott Park C1965

Other displays have included the Borough Coat of Arms and the Floral Steps.

Caption For Belfast, The Harbour Office 1897

They designed a uniform for formal occasions: frock coats, white waistcoats and fancy buttons with gilt anchors.