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Walker/Fox/Pacey Family History Of Winston, Co. Durham Uk
My Grandmother, Hilda Young nee Parkinson, was born in Barnard Castle. Her Mother, Libbey Parkinson nee Walker, was born in Winston. Libbey's Mum, was Sarah Fox, from Ulverston. Sarah Fox ...Read more
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Highcliffe Then In Hants
In 1960 or possibly 1961 I went to Highcliffe with my pal for a holiday. We rode there on our motorcycles from High Wycombe in Bucks. We had a chalet on the beach with my parents but lied it was ours alone. It seemed more cool ...Read more
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Good Times
I was there 1955 to 1997, apart from trips to Locking, and a final posting to the Shetlands, but RAF Sopley was brilliant. I was a radar mechanic/fitter on the Radar Office consoles in the bunker. When I first went in 1955 it had not been ...Read more
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Weddings And Funerals
I used to walk past this church on the way to visit my grandparents in Highcliffe Road. There was a path which lead up behind the church and onto a back road to Highcliffe. My schoolfriend Jill married in this church in ...Read more
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My Memories Of Wickford
My parents and I lived in North London near Hendon aerodrome. Because it was well known as an RAF base the German Luftwaffe raided the area regularly. My parents decided to move to somewhere safer and because my mother's ...Read more
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Living In Wickford
Up until I was 4 years old we lived with my Grandad and my Aunt Ena at no 2 Deirdre Avenue (now no 9). My Dad and Grandad had a small holding and people came from all around to buy their fresh vegetables, these would be classed as ...Read more
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Farrington Gurney
I lived in Farrington Gurney all my single life from 1937, except for 2 years National Service. I went to school in Farrington Gurney and after 11 plus to Wells Blue school.My faher was Silvester Cook the local builder and ...Read more
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St Catherine's
I remember walking past this church to visit my grandparents in Highcliffe Road. There was a short cut just before the church; I remember there were nice trees that overhung the pathway and it was lovely in summer. Further down the hill is the Wickford C of E Infants School.
A memory of Wickford in 1959 by
Charabanc Trips
Reading through other people's memories is a great delight, it stirred my own memories of past times. Eastleigh Baptist church ran regular day trips to Bournemouth, a pleasure for those who would probably never have seen the ...Read more
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Highcliffe, which traded as Highcliffe Methodist Guild Guest House, first appeared as a name in 1902 and now applies to a cul-de-sac seawards from Ulwell Road.
Highcliffe is the most easterly parish in modern Dorset, famous for its views towards the Isle of Wight.
This is the inner pool of the Cobb Harbour; we are looking north-westwards to High Cliff, prominent on the wooded hilltop (left).
Highcliffe Castle was once one of the grandest stately homes in England; a restoration programme is bringing it back to its former glory.
The high cliffs and startling rock formations - perhaps the most dramatic scenery on the Isle of Wight after The Needles - brings visitors back again and again.
Its narrowness and the fact that it is surrounded by high cliffs make it very difficult to spot from the sea, and a winding inlet has to be negotiated before the harbour can be reached.
Highcliffe is the most easterly parish in Dorset, famous for its eroding cliffs and splendid views across to the Isle of Wight.
Highcliffe Castle, near Christchurch, once one of the grandest stately homes in Hampshire, has been under- going major restoration in recent years to bring it back to its former glory.
Highcliffe Castle was once one of the grandest stately homes in southern England.
Here we have a good view of the tram track near Palm Court at the Cavendish Road stop on the high cliffs (a lift was available to convey visitors to the shore and the Promenade).
Highcliffe is the most easterly parish in Dorset, famous for eroding cliffs and splendid views across to the Isle of Wight.
The Bay itself sweeps around from Ness Point in the north to the 600ft high cliffs of Ravenscar, at the other end.
Highcliffe was well and truly within the county of Hampshire until the latter half of the 20th century, and it remains close to the Hampshire border.
A major restoration project has been undertaken in recent years to bring Highcliffe House back to its former glory.
The photographer is looking east towards Poole Head, at the end of the long high cliff of Poole Bay which includes Bournemouth.
Highcliffe's immediate neighbour to the right has always been known in the town as Green Hill, a distinct hillock with a rocky outcrop on its northern face.
The picturesque harbour gives good shelter, once vessels have negotiated a difficult entrance between high cliffs.
Highcliffe Castle was once one of the grandest stately homes in southern England.
Steps from the Highcliffe (right) descend to the beach at North Swanage, beyond the promenade (upper centre) where the cliffs are skirted by beach huts.
Skyline rooftops extend from High Cliff (top left) to Coram Tower, Belmont, Buena Vista, Farnham and Poulett House.
We are looking east along Newgate promenade towards the Highcliffe Hotel (visible on the left), with groups of Victorian holidaymakers strolling in the sun.
Cliffside buildings (centre background) include West Cliffs, Holme Lea and Holme Craig, but only High Cliff peeks out through the trees from above.
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