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19th November 2024
Does anybody know if Marchburn Drive is a private road... Read more
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King’s Walk/Upper Parliament Street was sold in October 1962 by Hallam Brackett. I would be very interested to hear the price obtained at the auction. Am I right in thinking that property was sold b... Read more
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The Boots pharmacy in Thetford no longer exists and what was Day Lewis is now Healthy Living Pharmacy.... Read more
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Wondering if an old friend of mine is still living in Hampden Road (or could be Hampden Avenue)? His name is Matt Kelly.... Read more
Read More15th November 2024
No 4 John Carpenter was, until 1976, home to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. I was a student who rambled around this grand building, usually loaded down with a guitar or trombone, plus music books. I would love to know if the beautiful s... Read more
Read More14th November 2024
Seright Square is named after Reverend William Seright who ministered for the Church of Scotland at Hurlford Church from 1929. Reverend Seright distinguished himself through his devotion to the commun... Read more
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Hello - I lived at no. 3 Gwendolen Ave., Putney SW15 over 70 years ago - we moved house to Merton but Gwendolen Ave has never left my heart, I absolutely loved living there.
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11th November 2024
Kelsey street was named after my ancesters , who were weavers , they had many mills in the street .. Simon Kelsey ...... Read more
Read More10th November 2024
My late Mother in law was born in 1910 at 13 Morley Street,no longer there,has anyone a Photo of the House,her large family would be interested to see it.
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4th November 2024
What was in Elmhurst Avenue before the houses were built ?... Read more
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I lived in 7 Pheasant Close as a child, between 1964 and 1966. It was an army property then. Lovely little house, in a lovely little village; very fond memories.... Read more
Read More28th October 2024
When I was 15 years old I had my first job at a small wood turning business in Goodwin st until I was 17 years old and was made redundant I am 77years old now but still remember those days the.other l... Read more
Read More26th October 2024
My grandfather, John George Campbell was born in Bolton, near Pocklington, East Yorkshire, in 1880. In the 1901 census he was farming nearby at Fangfoss. In 1902, when he went to his cousin's wed... Read more
Read More25th October 2024
Why is it called Pringle Wynd could someone tell me the reason behind the name please ... Read more
Read More22nd October 2024
I vaguely recall my mother (lived in Newquay Road then Glyn Vale) telling me about a row of bodies laid out on Melvin Square during the war. There was also a shelter underneath there. I just about recall the vents set in concrete blocks. Was there a ... Read more
Read More22nd October 2024
As you can see my name is Jenny Walker. Do you know the origins of this street name or is it named after me 😀... Read more
Read More20th October 2024
Does anyone know why this section of road is called Stockers Hill. It leads up to Rodmersham Green, Kent.... Read more
Read More17th October 2024
living here is nice... peaceful... very quiet and full of nature... Read more
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What happened to Redcourt, the former night nurses home?... Read more
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Good day,after doing a study of my family history,I found out my great great grandfather lived in Portsmouth street,at no 38,and wondered what was there in the 1910,if there was a building,and was it ... Read more
Read More16th October 2024
Do you know why this road is called Stevenage Road - what is the connewction, if any, to Stevenage? I know the road has been called Crabtree Lane, and New Road and somewhere between 1896 and 1903 became Stevenage Road, but an exact date , and reason... Read more
Read More16th October 2024
Tom Smith Close was a lovely place to live, a real community. Now not so the council just don't seem to care about the tenants. They have taken away our emergency alarms let bushes grow up to 30 feet out side our homes, which once was a beautiful ... Read more
Read More12th October 2024
My great grandparents, Charles Henry Kavanagh + Grace Kavanagh were living at 24 Lancaster st. 1911 census.... Read more
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Does anyone know what the pegs are for in the post and rail fencing on Marine Drive? They’re at a location which I think is a turning point. The What3Words location is operated.regulates.cowering.
Read More11th October 2024
WHEN THE HOUSES IN BRENT LANE DARTFORD KENT IN THE 1930S DID THE BUILDERS HAVE TO PLANT THE TREES AS PART OF THE PLANNING IN RECENT YEARS WE HAVE LOST 12 TREES CUT DOWN BY THE COUNCIL IN THE 40 YEAR WE HAVE LIVED HERE HAS GONE FROM A PLEASANT TREE LI... Read more
Read More10th October 2024
Who lived in Shakespeare q in the 1860+-
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12th November 2024
I remember exploring some woods when I was a teenager and finding a Second World War bunker with steps leading down. It was very dark and I couldn't see what was down there. ... Read more
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In the early summer of 1835, Watford and the surrounding area experienced widespread shock following a tragic accident during the construction of the Watford Tunnel (also known as the "Leaveedm T... Read more
Read More9th November 2024
Langport's history is marked by strategic importance, royal ties, and resilience through turbulent events. ... Read more
Read More8th November 2024
Langport is a small town of approx 1150 residents, and is surrounded by the parish of Huish Episcopi, approx 3500 residents.... Read more
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Crookham Village briefly made the news in early June 1899 when, at ten o'clock at night, a boat carrying five soldiers capsized as they were returning to their camp in Aldershot. Three soldiers manage... Read more
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It is said that West Wellow is visited by a Ghostly coach and horses that drives through the village every new years eve.... Read more
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Minstead, the home and final resting place of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is set in the New Forest in Hampshire, close to Stoney Cross and the A31 road between Cadnam and Ringwood.... Read more
Read More29th October 2024
I read that Dogmersfield Park was once a Palace owned by the See of Canterbury and was the place where Henry VII met the Spanish Infanta (Princess). Her name was Catherine of Aragon and the rest is history as they say.... Read more
Read More29th October 2024
The village used to be called Pilcot and the House and park Dogmersfield. When did this change and why?... Read more
Read More27th October 2024
Did you know that the original name of Odiham is Woodyham, meaning "the settlement in the woods"? This is how the town was recorded by the Normans in 1084. The name has since then been spelled as Odia... Read more
Read More26th October 2024
I always get confused about the status of Chandler's Ford, is it a suburb of Eastleigh or it's own entity?... Read more
Read More26th October 2024
Catterick's name traces back to the Latin Cataractonium, derived from the ancient name for the River Swale, Cataractona, meaning "waterfall" or "rapids". Essentially, Catterick translates to "town on... Read more
Read More26th October 2024
I used to stay in Brockdish with my Grandparents in the 70's and 80's. ... Read more
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Lewesdon Hill was a poem that was famous around 200 years ago. It was written by Rev William Crowe... Read more
Read More26th October 2024
Broadwindsor has a historically important location. It is on the only land boundary of the ancient kingdom of Dumnonia between the River Parrett and the River Axe. It has three ancient hill top fort... Read more
Read More26th October 2024
Does anyone know why there are statues of native Americans and Vikings in Andover?... Read more
Read More26th October 2024
I remember staying with my grandparents in the �90s. They lived in a house called Nedals (Sladen spelled backward), and if there wasn�t room for me inside, I'd stay in a concrete shed they called the ... Read more
Read More26th October 2024
Hook's Tesco boasts the highest profit per inch of shelf space in the entire country!... Read more
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