Maps

212 maps found.

1919, Derby Ref. POP690221
1946, Derby Ref. NPO690221
1895, Derby Ref. RNE690219
1898, Derby Ref. RNE690221
1921, Derby Ref. POP690219
1900, Derby Ref. RNC690221
1946, Derby Ref. NPO690219
1947, West Derby Ref. NPO863973
1923, West Derby Ref. POP863973
1896, West Derby Ref. RNE863973
1902-1903, Derby Ref. RNC690219
1902-1903, West Derby Ref. RNC863973
1882 - 1899, Derby Ref. HOSM34421
1891 - 1906, West Derby Ref. HOSM63803
1881 - 1900, Egginton Ref. HOSM70287
1921, Osmaston Ref. POP798162
1946, Osmaston Ref. NPO798162
1895, Osmaston Ref. RNE798162
1882, Mackworth Ref. HOSM50215
1881 - 1882, Mackworth Ref. HOSM52925

Books

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Memories

162 memories found. Showing results 1 to 10.

Happy Holiday Memories

I spent most weekends and school holidays in my Nan's little caravan on Pantymwyn Caravan Park from about 1974. I remember going to Mr Rich's for a gas bottle, going to the water stand as Nan's van was a little old thing lit ...Read more

A memory of Pantymwyn by Sandra Loftus

Derby Arms, Widnes

I grew up in the Derby Arms pub in Widnes as my parents Rose and Austin Gilmore ran it for many years. I am hoping to write a history of the pub and their time there. I would love to hear any stories you may have of you or a family ...Read more

A memory of Widnes by Christine Malone

Lafone School

Was surprised to hear it had asbestos there attended 1960 s remember Miss Naish english Mr Darby math and an art teacher who got the sack lol . I am linda McDonnell / Russell was always teased with the song Old macdonald had ...Read more

A memory of Hanworth by Linda Rozario

Growing Up In Motspur Park

I lived in Motspur Park from 1968 till 1989, everyone I knew friendly place, the local pub was clean and friendly, used to go courting there with my late husband. Been back a few times and have noticed a dramatic ...Read more

A memory of Motspur Park in 1984 by Catherine Goldby

My Grandparents

My grandparents George and Elsie Wood lived on Landells Road for most of their married lives. They had two daughters, my mum Elsie and my auntie Bibby (Vivian). When my parents and I moved to Derby around 1965 (when I was about ...Read more

A memory of Dulwich in 1967 by Elise Wharrad

Merland Rise Infant School

I remember well receiving the Silver Jubilee coin (still have it!) when my sister and I had just started at Merland Rise Primary School. The headteacher became Mrs. Pepper but I can't recall the name of the ...Read more

A memory of Tattenham Corner in 1977 by Melanie Watson

The Barbary's Denby Rd

Hi I have just been given a batch of school reports belonging to my mother Patricia Barbary. Two reports are from Hearnville Road school 1949 & 1952. The rest is when she attended The Rosa Bassett School, Streatham. ...Read more

A memory of Balham by W G

We Emigrated To Australia In 1963 From Sandiacre

I was about 5 when my mum and dad moved us to Sandiacre from Nth Wingfield around 1955, we Loved our new council house in Coronation Avenue, my grandma and grandad lived in the first house on the ...Read more

A memory of Sandiacre by Jean Mc Donald Née Hammond

Bailey Bridge Pontoon Canal Cruisers.

I built the boat shown on the right hand side of the photograph.   Bailey Bridge pontoon MKVI N0.19053 was manufactured by Gee Walker & Slater Ltd, Uttoxeter Road, Derby and sent to Engineers Stores, US ...Read more

A memory of Great Haywood in 0 by Claire Allen

We Called It 'charnwood Forest'.

My memories of the home are all very positive. I would have been 6 yrs old, and recovering from pneumonia. Coming from the Children's Hospital in Derby, the drive over was memorable. A big black car, very ...Read more

A memory of Woodhouse Eaves by Patrick Knight

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Captions

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Caption For Daventry, Holy Cross Church C1955

He later designed All Saints, Derby, now Derby Cathedral.

Caption For Swanwick, Derby Road C1955

The pinnacled tower of Swanwick's parish church stands four-square at the end of Derby Road.

Caption For Epsom, Derby Day 1928

Among them were the Nightingalls of South Hatch in Burgh Heath Road, another father-and-son team; Tom Walls the actor, who won the 1932 Derby with his April the Fifth; and George and Bessie Duller

Caption For Willington, The Green C1955

Willington stands on the Trent and Mersey Canal in the Trent valley to the south of Derby.

Caption For Castletown, Derby Haven And Fort Island 1897

The southern end of Derby Haven is protected by St Michael's Island with its ruined chapel, Derby fort and battery.

Caption For Atherstone, Queen Elizabeth Grammar School C1955

In 1846 the game was finally banned from the streets of Derby.

Caption For Atherstone, Queen Elizabeth Grammar School C1955

In 1846 the game was finally banned from the streets of Derby.

Caption For New Brighton, Swimming Pool C1960

The Harrison Drive Baths were opened in 1932 by Lord Derby, and were hence known as the Derby Baths.

Caption For Epsom, Race Day C1955

Loyal enthusiasm reached a peak with Queen Elizabeth II's arrival at the Derby, but spectators' loyalties were divided between the two horses that fought out the finish.

Caption For Leigh, Market Street C1950

It is also the last resting place of Sir Thomas Tyldesley, who had accompanied the Earl of Derby's 1651 invasion of Lancashire from the Isle of Man in support of Charles II.

Caption For Epsom, Clarendon Park 2005

The first British film shot in Technicolor, 'Wings of the Morning' (1937), had a climactic Derby scene complete with Gypsy Queen.

Caption For Daventry, Holy Cross Church, Interior C1955

If this photograph was put alongside one of Derby Cathedral, it would be obvious where the design originated.

Caption For Ormskirk, The Clock Tower C1960

It contains the town's fire bell, given by Lord Derby in 1684.

Caption For Manchester, The Cathedral Choir C1885

The Derby Chapel on the left, where he now rests, later became the Manchester Regiment Chapel in 1936, when the then Lord Derby gave it to the Regiment.

Caption For Epsom, Start For The Derby C1882

Important visitors to the 1927 Derby included members of the Royal Family and Captain Lindbergh, hero of trans-Atlantic flight.

Caption For Manchester, The Cathedral Choir C1885

The Derby Chapel on the left, where he now rests, later became the Manchester Regiment Chapel in 1936, when the then Lord Derby gave it to the Regiment.

Caption For Ormskirk, The Clock Tower C1960

It contains the town's fire bell, given by Lord Derby in 1684.

Caption For London, Parliament Street 1910

On the left is the Home Office, and to the right is the Red Lion pub, built in 1898 on the corner of Derby's Gate.

Caption For Repton, Thatched Cottages C1955

These low, half-timbered and thatched cottages at Repton probably date from Tudor times; they give an indication of the antiquity of this sleepy township, which lies eight miles to the south-west of Derby

Caption For Loughborough, High Street C1955

The High Street (the A6 Leicester/Derby road) becomes Leicester Road as it runs south.

Caption For Mickleover, Uttoxeter Road C1950

Mickleover, still known as 'the village' to its residents, is today not much more than a dormitory town to nearby Derby.

Caption For Wimbish, The Village Shop C1950

The bungalow on the left serves as a shop, and the vehicle outside belonged to Fred Derby & Sons.

Caption For Derbyhaven, The Derby Haven Hotel 1903

Visitors to the Castletown area had a choice of hotels; the Castletown Hotel, the Derby Haven, the Marine Hydro Hotel (where hydropathic treatments could be taken), and the Golf Links Hotel which offered

Caption For Matlock, The Queen's Head C1870

The Queen's Head Hotel, now shops, used to stand just across Matlock Bridge (from where this photograph was taken) on the way south towards Derby.