Hornsea, Yorkshire

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Hornsea

Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Hornsea. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs of Hornsea, but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality.

Old Photos of Hornsea
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Hornsea in 1950

Old Maps of Hornsea

Historic Maps of Hornsea and the local area.

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Map of Hornsea in 1897

Map of Hornsea in 1903

Map of Hornsea in 1924

Map of Hornsea in 1947

Map of Hornsea in 1909

Sheet Maps of Hornsea

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Hornsea and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

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Shows Hornsea in 1824

Shows Hornsea in 1903

Shows Hornsea in 1924

Shows Hornsea in 1824

Books about Hornsea
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7 photo books on Hornsea and the surrounding area.

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Memories of Hornsea
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Read and share your memories of Hornsea itself or of a particular photo of Hornsea.
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Hornsea Convalescent Home For Children

this place held a lot of bad memories for me, I was sent 3 times in the 60s a lot of cruelty , especially once you left the nursery and was old enough to be on the dormitory up the flight of stairs. the nurse would come and shine a torch in your face, if you moved and were awake she would drag you off the bed and had to stand on the landing in the cold. the childrens crying was horrendous, I ...see more

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Hornsea Children’s Convalescence Home

I was sent to this place in the late 1950’s. I don’t know why I was sent but I remember having two separate visits of one month. I was only 4 or 5 when I went, but I don’t have many good memories of my time there. I can remember going round the back of the bus depot picking raspberries and going to the beach but that was about all for the good times. I can remember my dad and grandmother ...see more

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