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Maps

15 maps found.

1920, Grafham Ref. POP718368
1898, Grafham Ref. RNE718367
1940, Grafham Ref. NPO718368
1896, Grafham Ref. RNE718368
1901, Grafham Ref. RNC718367
1919, Grafham Ref. POP718367
1946, Grafham Ref. NPO718367
1897-1909, Grafham Ref. RNC718368
1887 - 1900, Grafham Ref. HOSM46707
1895, Graffham Ref. RNE718361
1896, Graffham Ref. HOSM46800
1920, Graffham Ref. POP718361
1897-1900, Graffham Ref. RNC718361
1940, Graffham Ref. NPO718361
1899, Manton Ref. HOSM46761

Books

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Memories

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Bexleyheath Circa 1950's

I lived in Faygate Crescent, Bexleyheath.  Schools I remember attending are Upton Rd, Gravel Hill and Bexleyheath Secondary Modern. I have fond memories of chatting to the girls school across the playing fields from ...Read more

A memory of Bexleyheath in 1950 by Alan Ford

Mitcham

I lived in Manor Road in the late fifties and then Lymington Close until the end of the sixties, it was a great place to live then. We played on Mitcham common going to the seven island ponds on our bicycles and the old gun site. Mr ...Read more

A memory of Norbury

Best Holiday Ever

When I saw this photo, and read the memory by Jill Graham, I have to admit that tears filled my eyes. I stayed at Ashleigh with my parents and sister in the 60s. It was the first time that my parents had ever booked a holiday ...Read more

A memory of Allendale Town

Suntrap School. 1956 To 1961.

My name is Terry Hendy. I attended Suntrap school from 1956to 1961. I have very happy memories of the school and although away from home I was very well looked after and fed well. 1 saw the photo of Mr Brooks and Mr ...Read more

A memory of Ledbury by Terry Hendy

There Are Still No Yellow Lines In Brook Street!!

Hello, My name is Graham Matthews and I was 7 years old when this photo was taken. I was born in Bampton but my family moved to Reading, Berkshire in 1961. However, I always thought of this lovely ...Read more

A memory of Bampton by Graham Matthews

Schooldays In Dearne

It's incredible how one can recall memories from a remarkably long time ago. In fact, I still remember that on my fourth birthday, I received two identical birthday cards from different people. I can even remember the ...Read more

A memory of Bolton Upon Dearne by Dennis Ford

Graham & Fishers

The building nearest the camera on the right is (was) Graham and Fishers - founded by my great-grandfather Tom. His sons Alg (my grandfather) and Spencer worked in the business all their lives, and my father Douglas worked there ...Read more

A memory of Chatteris in 1954 by Ian Graham

Living Over A Chemist's Shop.

My name is Peter Seager-Thomas. The shop on the corner (LHS) was Shewells the Chemist. Mr Shewell and my father had studied together and whilst our future home was being built, in Upper Brighton Road, Mr Shewell put the ...Read more

A memory of Surbiton by Peter Seager Thomas

Graham Kinnear Memories Of Brandon High School From Australia

Brandon High School, Motherwell, Scotland. Reminiscences by Graham Kinnear May 2023. Living in Australia since 1980. I was so fascinated by fun and games and adventures, that ...Read more

A memory of Motherwell by thebeild

Growing Up In Cold Ash

I spent the early years of my life in Cold Ash and Thatcham. We lived in a detached house on Cold Ash Hill called Midway. I believe it has since been renamed. The house was built by my grand father Alfred Gadd, the carpenter, ...Read more

A memory of Cold Ash by grahamfsmith

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Captions

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Caption For Buckden, Grafham Water C1965

Grafham Water is a reservoir for Anglia Water, constructed between 1962 and 1965, covering 2½ square miles - one of the largest lakes in England.

Caption For Graffham, The Village C1955

Graffham is a wooded hillside village under the Downs.

Caption For Charmouth, High Street C1960

The lorry climbing the hill belonged to Grabham's Transport.

Caption For Pangbourne, View From The Swan 1899

Kenneth Grahame, who wrote 'The Wind in the Willows', sought inspiration for his delightful story from this stretch of the river.

Caption For Coventry, Statue On The Cathedral 2004

The cathedral contains work by many contemporary artists, including Graham Sutherland and John Piper.

Caption For Pangbourne, The Village 1910

Near it is Church Cottage, where Kenneth Grahame lived in the 1920s.

Caption For Scarborough, Westboro' 1891

On the right is Winebloom's Railway Hotel and Robinson's Cash Boot Stores, whilst over on the left is Graham's Adelphi Commercial Hotel.

Caption For Scarborough, Westboro' 1891

On the right is Winebloom's Railway Hotel and Robinson's Cash Boot Stores, whilst over on the left is Graham's Adelphi Commercial Hotel.

Caption For Birkenhead, Hamilton Square And Town Hall 1967

Hamilton Square was laid out in 1826 by Gillespie Graham on the lines of an Edinburgh square.

Caption For Oxford, Balliol College 1890

Many distinguished figures have passed through its hallowed halls - among them Matthew Arnold, Graham Greene, Harold Macmillan and Edward Heath.

Caption For Oxford, Balliol College 1890

Former prime ministers Edward Heath and Harold Macmillan were students here, as were Matthew Arnold and Graham Greene.

Caption For Wollaston, High Park Avenue C1960

That finished when the farm closed, but the Darbys are still around - Graham Darby is currently licensee of The Gate Hangs Well on High Park Avenue.

Caption For Newark, The Old Governor's House, Stodman Street C1955

J Graham are offering better furniture on cash or terms (the never-never?)

Caption For Fittleworth, From Lea Hill 1908

Graffham is known in the area for its long, winding main street.

Caption For Graffham, The Village C1955

Graffham is known in the area for its long, winding main street.

Caption For Wollaston, High Park Avenue C1960

That finished when the farm closed, but the Darbys are still around - Graham Darby is currently licensee of The Gate Hangs Well on High Park Avenue.

Caption For Launceston, Castle Lodge 1906

lane to the left, on the other side of the castle green, is Northgate and Doomsdale, the prison which included among its inmates the Catholic martyr St Cuthbert Mayne, the Quaker George Fox, and Winston Graham's

Caption For Falmouth, Green Bank Hotel 1890

It was from here that Kenneth Graham wrote the letters to his son which eventually became 'The Wind in the Willows'.

Caption For Penrith, Devonshire Street C1955

Half hidden by the Musgrave monument is Graham's grocers, established in 1793.

Caption For Chipping Campden, St Catherine's Square C1955

Perhaps the author Graham Greene did just that.

Caption For Kidlington, Cross Roads C1955

During the next ten years Fothergill transformed the inn beyond recognition, offering his favourite clients - including Graham Greene and Evelyn Waugh - a unique and impeccable service.

Caption For Launceston, Castle Lodge 1906

lane to the left, on the other side of the castle green, is Northgate and Doomsdale, the prison which included among its inmates the Catholic martyr St Cuthbert Mayne, the Quaker George Fox, and Winston Graham's

Caption For Gilwern, The Canal C1955

One of the lads who worked for him by bailing out his boats was Graham Jones, who is the current landlord at the Bridgend Inn.

Caption For Launceston, Castle Lodge 1906

lane to the left, on the other side of the castle green, is Northgate and Doomsdale, the prison which included among its inmates the Catholic martyr St Cuthbert Mayne, the Quaker George Fox, and Winston Graham's