Places
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Maps
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Memories
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Hos In The 1930's
My mum told me she came to Peartree Farm Askham Bryan. She was an Ellwood from Batley. she described a hanging ham in the kitchen, her discovery of her allergy to mushrooms and playing in the fields here about. I have no idea ...Read more
A memory of Askham Bryan by
Caddys
My grandma lived in Batley Carr and we lived in Leeds. I can remember visiting Dewsbury as a little girl with Mum and Dad. There was a market in Dewsbury on a Saturday and I can remember visiting an ice cream parlour. I was delighted to be ...Read more
A memory of Dewsbury
Netherthong In The First World War Part 2
Throughout the course of the First World War many local organizations raised money to send parcels to local soldiers. This was particularly relevant at Christmas and the presents included shirts, socks, ...Read more
A memory of Netherthong by
Fair Oak As It Was
My first day of school was September 1965 at Fair Oak Infants. It wasn't too bad the first day as my Mum was allowed to stay at the back of the classroom, but after that I was left on my own. I became very ...Read more
A memory of Fair Oak in 1965 by
The Best Memories
I was born in Otley hospital as were most from Guiseley and all around. In 1969 I was posted there as a police officer and stayed until 1974. My daughter was born there in 1972 and my dad died there on his 81st birthday. I know every ...Read more
A memory of Otley in 1969 by
Netherside Hall Grassington
Dear Members Gareth Helliwell here from Batley in West Yorkshire. Apologies all round from the last item printed on Netherside Hall. My E.Mail address now is Gareth1118@virginmedia.com - I had missed out the D in ...Read more
A memory of Grassington in 1966
Palmerstone House Botley Rd
In 1959 and in 1962/3 I was at a childrens home in Botley Rd, Romsey called Palmerstone House. Has anyone go a picture of the home, as the house has now been pulled down and rebuilt into an old persons accommodation. I need a photo of the area. Thank-you. Rita
A memory of Romsey by
To The Lady Wanting To Find People Remembering Josephines
I do remember this lovely lady, her brother, and her quaint little shop. She sold flowers, fruit, veg, sweets, tobacco etc, and wonderful lemon dip sugar. My dad used her shop nearly every ...Read more
A memory of Botley in 1955
My Early Years In Batley Carr
Before we emigrated to Australia in 1960 I lived in Upper Mount street, people who lived in my street were Stubleys, Duxberrys, Hallas', Hill. Boys I played with, Stuart Shaw, Paul Ainsworth, Fred Shaw, David Barraclough, Christopher Pearsol. I played soccer with the Warwick road school team.
A memory of Batley Carr by
My Early Years In Batley Carr
I LIVED IN 23 UPPER MOUNT STREET, MY NEIGHBOURS WERE KATHRINE HILL, PAUL AINSWORTH. BRIAN DUXBERRY MARGARET HALLAS THE STUBLEYS AND A FEW MORE. I WENT TO WARWICK ROAD SCHOOL UNTIL 1958. SOME OF MY TEACHERS WERE MR. ...Read more
A memory of Batley Carr by
Captions
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The clock on Botley's Market Hall is still a familiar landmark in the High Street.
A memorial stone at the entrance to Botley station recalls the murder in 1800 of one Thomas Webb.
The 19th-century radical farmer and journalist William Cobbett lived in Botley and described it as 'the most delightful village in the world'.
In the days when Botley was an important staging post on the coach route, the village boasted as many as fourteen inns.
Historian Arthur Mee described Botley as 'a delightful old town with quaint shops, handsome houses, and pretty inns'.
Behind the photographer is Botley Mills, which produced Botley self-raising flour.
Historian Arthur Mee described Botley as 'a delightful old town with quaint shops, handsome houses, and pretty inns'.William Cobbett was equally fulsome, maintaining that Botley had everything in it
The clock on Botley's Market Hall is still a familiar landmark in the High Street.
The clock on Botley's Market Hall is still a familiar landmark in the High Street.
A memorial stone at the entrance to Botley station recalls the murder in 1800 of one Thomas Webb.
The 19th-century radical farmer and journalist William Cobbett lived in Botley and described it as 'the most delightful village in the world'.
The ornamental railings on the right are those of Botley Mill.
The elegant Georgian house on the right of the road has been converted to offices.To the right of it is the entrance to Botley Mills, an 18th-century mill complex, which is mentioned in the Domesday
Approaching the village from the west along the Botley Road, we see on the right All Saints' Church, built in 1836 in Early English style.
On the extreme left is Botley Post Office, and next to it is a chemists; the former is now a dress shop, and the latter remains a pharmacy.
Children now attend schools in Botley Road.
The peace and tranquillity of Botley all changed in 1964 when major development took place.
He lived at Fairthorn Farm, and described Botley as 'the most delightful village in the world'.
Botley, once a small inland port, stands at the head of navigation on the River Hamble, and barges travelled upstream for corn, coal and timber until the early 20th century.
By the Victorian drinking fountain at the entrance to Botley station lies a memorial tablet which reads:'this stone is erected to perpetuate a most cruel murder committed on the body of Thomas Webb
Once an inland port, Botley stands at the head of navigation on the River Hamble.
On the extreme left is Botley Post Office, and next to it is a chemists; the former is now a dress shop, and the latter remains a pharmacy.
This is an excellent view of Botley Mills, which produced cattle fodder and seed for farmers.
This is another picture of Botley Square, with a good view of the Market Hall.
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