town-end - Search Results by Francis Frith

Places

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Maps

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Books

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Memories

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Childhood 1952 Onwards

I think Stonehouse had something for every age growing up. Brownies, cubs, scouts, and guides. A youth club and a coffee bar. Always somewhere to explore, the canal, Doverow for sledging, the brickworks and always ...Read more

A memory of Stonehouse in 1952 by Jackie Shearman

The Quadrant

I used to live in Niton Road, Richmond and used to catch the bus at the top of the Gas Works bridge and get off at the Quadrant, from when I worked 1961-1967 until I married and moved to Kent late 1967. I worked at a ...Read more

A memory of Richmond by Linda (Walden)Bexx Stallon

Brownrigg

The 2012 Brown Rigg School Reunion wil take place over the weekend of 8/9/10th June. There will be a packed programme of entertainment and the opportunity to take a look around Brown Rigg once again. Bellingham hasn't changed very ...Read more

A memory of Bellingham by Edward Graham

Lynmouth Lifeboat, Louisa

This boat belonged to a local legend, Tommy Morrissey. I've fond memories of getting up at 5am to go fishing with him during the mid 70's. In 1982, after Tommy went to the big fishpond upstairs, his boat Girl Maureen was ...Read more

A memory of Padstow by Dave England

1949 1966

I was born at 16 Roding Avene, the prefabs right next to the River Roding. Across the main London Road was Delayneys, also the Masters Match factory with its tall chimmney. I remember seeing the chimney being knocked down, the man at the ...Read more

A memory of Barking by Yvonne Tilbury

Kidderminster The Canal

Being born and raised in Kidderminster leaves me with a lot of good memories. I moved to the USA in 1958. My Dad worked on the canal before the war and indeed during the war. As a kid I spent a lot of my time ...Read more

A memory of Chaddesley Corbett in 1946 by Peter Conway

Life In County Oak

I was born in the cottage that was named Morning Dawn in 1937. The house is now a Muslim mosque. I remember the recreation area very well. We played there often. My dad had an allotment nearby. I remember the Covey and ...Read more

A memory of Crawley in 1940 by Ian Cheeseman

Knutsford Moor

I was born in Knutsford in 1953 at no 3 Woodlands Drive. I always remember Knutsford Moor and the quaint little shops in Knutsford town centre itself, especially Hollands toffee shop, it was so tiny, I would love a photo of ...Read more

A memory of Lower Peover in 1953 by Helen Pickford

Four Years Old Or So

My parents worked for Mr & Mrs Agar, Beechwood, Lavington Park, Petworth, Sussex. Mrs. Agar's name was Barbara. They had a town house near Berkeley Square, London W.1. I remember living there more than in Sussex. ...Read more

A memory of Lavington Park in 1949 by Eithe Vinton

When I Was 5

I remember getting off a bus in Upper George Street with my dad and walking down towards George Street and I saw the library and said what's that pointing - my dad said "It's a library and you borrow books from there". I was amazed and ...Read more

A memory of Luton in 1957 by Lynda Powers

Luton, the Library and War Memorial c1950

Captions

5,112 captions found. Showing results 1,681 to 1,704.

Leominster, South Street c1960
Ref. L36044

South Street c.1960, Leominster — Leominster, South Street c1960
Ref. L36044

Caption For Leominster, South Street C1960

The town's name is pronounced 'Lemster' and this is how the word was sometimes spelt on old milestones.

Caption For Aberdeen, The City's Armorial Bearings 2005

Here carved in granite on the Victorian Town House, these indicate the age and status of the city.

Kidderminster, Peckett Rock, Habberley Valley c1960
Ref. K16054

Peckett Rock, Habberley Valley c.1960, Kidderminster — Kidderminster, Peckett Rock, Habberley Valley c1960
Ref. K16054

Caption For Kidderminster, Peckett Rock, Habberley Valley C1960

Kidderminster is an excellent centre for visiting northern Worcestershire, with some fascinating villages and beautiful scenery nearby.

From West 1908, Richmond — Richmond, from west 1908
Ref. 59491

Caption For Richmond, From West 1908

Taken from Billy Banks Wood south of the Swale, this distant view shows the defensive site of Richmond Castle, and the town clinging precariously - and picturesquely - to the hillside

Westward Ho!, Nelson Terrace 1907
Ref. 59312

Nelson Terrace 1907, Westward Ho! — Westward Ho!, Nelson Terrace 1907
Ref. 59312

Caption For Westward Ho!, Nelson Terrace 1907

Among the many fine Victorian terraces in the town is one called Kipling Terrace, which was once the United Services College.

Coalville, the Roundabout c1955
Ref. C432007

The Roundabout c.1955, Coalville — Coalville, the Roundabout c1955
Ref. C432007

Caption For Coalville, The Roundabout C1955

Almost out of shot on the right-hand side of the photograph is probably the best-quality structure in the town.

Dartmouth, Dartmouth Regatta 1886
Ref. 21648

Dartmouth Regatta 1886, Dartmouth — Dartmouth, Dartmouth Regatta 1886
Ref. 21648

Caption For Dartmouth, Dartmouth Regatta 1889

Queen Victoria much admired the town of Dartmouth and its beautiful estuary, recording in her journal that '...the place is lovely, with its wooded rocks and church and castle at the entrance.

The Village 1929, Coniston — Coniston, the Village 1929
Ref. 82798

Caption For Coniston, The Village 1929

The town centre of Coniston shows a quieter scene than today, with just one car on the road and a pair of ramblers (right) setting out purposefully for the hills.

Caption For Dartmouth, Dartmouth Regatta 1889

Skipton, Swadford Street 1923
Ref. 74507

Swadford Street 1923, Skipton — Skipton, Swadford Street 1923
Ref. 74507

Caption For Skipton, Swadford Street 1923

By this date the motorcar and charabanc had put Skipton firmly on the map as the principal southern gateway to the Dales.

Richmond, view from Castle Walk 1913
Ref. 65472

View From Castle Walk 1913, Richmond — Richmond, view from Castle Walk 1913
Ref. 65472

Caption For Richmond, View From Castle Walk 1913

Taken from Billy Banks Wood south of the Swale, this distant view shows the defensive site of Richmond Castle, and the town clinging precariously - and picturesquely - to the hillside

Caption For Skipton, Swadford Street 1923

By this date the motorcar and charabanc had put Skipton firmly on the map as the principal southern gateway to the Dales.

Cinderford, High Street c1965
Ref. C448025

High Street c.1965, Cinderford — Cinderford, High Street c1965
Ref. C448025

Caption For Cinderford, High Street C1965

Cinderford is one of the two main towns in the Forest of Dean; its name reflects its involvement in the coal mining and iron working industries of the area, whose history reaches back to

From Bridge 1897, Taunton — Taunton, from Bridge 1897
Ref. 40802

Caption For Taunton, From Bridge 1897

A splendid view over the heart of Taunton town.

Taunton, from Church Tower 1929
Ref. 82089

From Church Tower 1929, Taunton — Taunton, from Church Tower 1929
Ref. 82089

Caption For Taunton, From Church Tower 1929

A splendid view over the heart of Taunton town.

High Street c.1960, Andover — Andover, High Street c1960
Ref. A49069

Caption For Andover, High Street C1960

Next to Lloyds Bank, W H Smith has long since given way to C & M DIY.

Weymouth, Parade and Clock Tower 1898
Ref. 41121

Parade And Clock Tower 1898, Weymouth — Weymouth, Parade and Clock Tower 1898
Ref. 41121

Caption For Weymouth, Parade And Clock Tower 1898

Weymouth expanded considerably during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as the town attempted to cater for the huge increase in tourists.

Caption For Chepstow, The Museum 2004

Originally, 18th-century Gwy House in Bridge Street was a privately owned family home.