Nostalgia

7 Marlow pubs from the 1970s with 5 still pulling pints today

7 Marlow pubs from the 1970s with 5 still pulling pints today

Martin Pounce and Catriona Troth, in their costumes for Be Patterns Be Examples, including Maria Fairfax’s bonnet, photo courtesy of Catriona Troth

Martin Pounce and Catriona Troth, in their costumes for Be Patterns Be Examples, including Maria Fairfax’s bonnet, photo courtesy of Catriona Troth

George Fox, the inspiration for the Amersham Quakers

Most chair arches in High Wycombe were erected across the western end of the High Street, the one shown here in honour of Lord and Lady Carrington’s return from Australia, is across the northern end of Crendon Lane, later widened to form Crendon St,

Most chair arches in High Wycombe were erected across the western end of the High Street, the one shown here in honour of Lord and Lady Carrington’s return from Australia, is across the northern end of Crendon Lane, later widened to form Crendon St,

Looking back at iconic images in Wycombe

The High Wycombe Choral Society

The High Wycombe Choral Society

In pictures: Choral society celebrates 90th anniversary of its first concert

The staff of Foxes Piece Middle school are celebrating at the retirement of Mrs Ciceley
Wright, c1987.

The staff of Foxes Piece Middle school are celebrating at the retirement of Mrs Ciceley
Wright, c1987.

Looking at the local schools in Marlow

Frederick Bailey is conducting massed choirs, which included High Wycombe Choral Society, in a performance of Mendelssohn’s ‘Hymn of Praise’ in the Town Hall, Queen Victoria Rd, High Wycombe, May 1958.

Frederick Bailey is conducting massed choirs, which included High Wycombe Choral Society, in a performance of Mendelssohn’s ‘Hymn of Praise’ in the Town Hall, Queen Victoria Rd, High Wycombe, May 1958.

Choral society celebrates 90th anniversary of its first concert

Chesham Bois Burial Ground (Google Images)

Chesham Bois Burial Ground (Google Images)

Some of the Commonwealth war graves in local cemeteries

A stunning sunset (Lesley Tilson)

A stunning sunset (Lesley Tilson)

Camera Club: Stunning sunsets shine over Bucks as the days begin to get shorter

The Novi Most team in Bosnia in May 2013

The Novi Most team in Bosnia in May 2013

Chesham-based charity brings hope to young Bosnian people

Here we are looking along both sides of West Street, with the Crown Hotel opposite the High Street, Marlow, 1970s.

Here we are looking along both sides of West Street, with the Crown Hotel opposite the High Street, Marlow, 1970s.

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Nostalgia: 50 years ago Queen Elizabeth II sails into Marlow

General Sir George’s history of his home – in his own handwriting

General Sir George’s history of his home – in his own handwriting

Nostalgia: General Sir George’s history of his home – in his own handwriting

A photograph taken by Lewis Broughton of decorated/novelty cycles that formed a part of the RNLI Lifeboat Day procession, which is heading towards the town centre, Oxford Rd, High Wycombe, May 1899. Notable is the 10ft high ‘Eiffel Tower’ machine,

A photograph taken by Lewis Broughton of decorated/novelty cycles that formed a part of the RNLI Lifeboat Day procession, which is heading towards the town centre, Oxford Rd, High Wycombe, May 1899. Notable is the 10ft high ‘Eiffel Tower’ machine,

Nostalgia: Pictures taken by local photographers in 19th century

Photograph by Lewis Broughton of two groups of three well-dressed girls walking towards the town centre in Oxford Rd, High Wycombe. mid/late 1890’s. The group in the foreground are probably in their early teens, those to their right appear to be

Photograph by Lewis Broughton of two groups of three well-dressed girls walking towards the town centre in Oxford Rd, High Wycombe. mid/late 1890’s. The group in the foreground are probably in their early teens, those to their right appear to be

Nostalgia: Look back at when photography was first practised in Wycombe

Teddy, lent to Amersham Museum by Sue Whiting

Teddy, lent to Amersham Museum by Sue Whiting

Nostalgia: Precious objects which have been donated to museum

The Chiltern Sound shop, with the large phonograph mounted on the wall above the shop-front, Spittall St

The Chiltern Sound shop, with the large phonograph mounted on the wall above the shop-front, Spittall St

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Marlow Nostalgia: Michael Eagleton's passion for music

Taken in 1910, No 16 High St (to the right of the George), the shop partially visible to the left of the George was where Arthur Liberty opened his first shop before moving to Nottingham and then London

Taken in 1910, No 16 High St (to the right of the George), the shop partially visible to the left of the George was where Arthur Liberty opened his first shop before moving to Nottingham and then London

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Nostalgia: A successful Victorian entrepreneur – and his quite remarkable home

Queen Elizabeth visited the HQ of the 8th Bomber Command, USAF, with King George on May 11, 1945. Here we see her accompanied by a senior officer, probably General James H. Doolittle, Commanding General.

Queen Elizabeth visited the HQ of the 8th Bomber Command, USAF, with King George on May 11, 1945. Here we see her accompanied by a senior officer, probably General James H. Doolittle, Commanding General.

Old Pics: Looking back to what High Wycombe used to be like

Looking SW, an aerial view of Daws Hill House, its formal gardens, and the Park. Daws Hill, High Wycombe, 1935

Looking SW, an aerial view of Daws Hill House, its formal gardens, and the Park. Daws Hill, High Wycombe, 1935

Nostalgia: Origins of the Pinetree residential estate located off Daws Hill Lane

The opening shot of Murder at the Gallop starring Margaret Rutherford shows the view of Amersham Old Town from Parsonage Wood

The opening shot of Murder at the Gallop starring Margaret Rutherford shows the view of Amersham Old Town from Parsonage Wood

Buckinghamshire towns that have been n films & TV shows

The Marlow FC team and officials for the match against Spurs

The Marlow FC team and officials for the match against Spurs

Nostalgia: Memories of Michael Eagleton and Marlow Football Club

The Burnham Beeches swimming pool,1970.

The Burnham Beeches swimming pool,1970.

Nostalgia: The baker and butcher who built Burnham Beeches swimming pool

Some old pics from the archive!

Some old pics from the archive!

Old pics: Swimming pools, Wycombe v Burnham Beeches

The Shortlands store was modernised and re-launched in the 1980s

The Shortlands store was modernised and re-launched in the 1980s

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Nostalgia: A history of Shortlands 30 years on from the department store's closure

Michael aged about six

Michael aged about six

Michael Eagleton: Tributes to a 'true son of Marlow'

Smith Brothers, Booksellers and Stationers, 7 Market Square, Chesham, 1897

Smith Brothers, Booksellers and Stationers, 7 Market Square, Chesham, 1897

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Bucks Free Press Nostalgia: The history of Chesham’s Lending Library

A general poster for the Buffalo Bill Wild West show

A general poster for the Buffalo Bill Wild West show

Free Press Nostalgia: When the Buffalo Bill Show Came to High Wycombe

Buckinghamshire residents reflect on their favourite school memories

Buckinghamshire residents reflect on their favourite school memories

Bucks' residents look back on favourite school memories

Alfred Davis pdf

Alfred Davis pdf

NOSTALGIA: Marlow’s own football and rowing maestro Alfred Davis

Service at Flaunden old church in 1928

Service at Flaunden old church in 1928

NOSTALGIA: Rich history of Flaunden old church celebrated in new book

Slate Meadow looking north from the river Wye, 1991

Slate Meadow looking north from the river Wye, 1991

NOSTLAGIA: A brief history of Slate Meadow

Extract from England's Immigrants website showing 7 of the 15 'alien' males recorded in Amersham in the 1440s

Extract from England's Immigrants website showing 7 of the 15 'alien' males recorded in Amersham in the 1440s

NOSTALGIA: Amersham ‘aliens’ – the first record of taxing local refugees

Mary Morgan, 94, spots a picture of herself aged 8 dressed as a nurse in the coronation procession for King George VI in 1937

Mary Morgan, 94, spots a picture of herself aged 8 dressed as a nurse in the coronation procession for King George VI in 1937

NOSTALGIA: Ballinger memorial hall centenary celebrated

The Broadway in the 1880s, No.69 is the second building on the left

The Broadway in the 1880s, No.69 is the second building on the left

Nostalgia: The history behind the oldest shop on Chesham Broadway

Captain Jo Daniel’s headstone at Hermanville War Cemetery

Captain Jo Daniel’s headstone at Hermanville War Cemetery

Nostalgia: Men who made ultimate sacrifice on day one of D-Day offensive

Can you remember of this?

Can you remember of this?

Nostalgia: A wander through old shops in Wycombe

Crew of LCI(S) 532 with 22mm Oerlikon twin guns.
Photo courtesy of Peter Healy

Crew of LCI(S) 532 with 22mm Oerlikon twin guns.
Photo courtesy of Peter Healy

Nostalgia special: Skipper describes arriving on Sword Beach, Normandy, 1944

The crew of Hospital Train 314

The crew of Hospital Train 314

Nostalgia special: Bucks D-Day nurse describes life on Hospital Train 314

Rachel Brown continues John Spink's account of Marlow's Doctors House

Rachel Brown continues John Spink's account of Marlow's Doctors House

Rachel Brown continues John Spink's account of Marlow's Doctors House

Marlow Nostalgia: An assortment of Marlow pictures that may be new to you

Marlow Nostalgia: An assortment of Marlow pictures that may be new to you

Marlow Nostalgia: An assortment of Marlow pictures that may be new to you

Marlow Nostalgia: Local doctors in past times, researched by Rachel Brown

Marlow Nostalgia: Local doctors in past times, researched by Rachel Brown

Marlow Nostalgia: Local doctors in past times, researched by Rachel Brown

Several old pics from another time

Several old pics from another time

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Old pics in Bucks: Green Street School over the years

Here we see the employees of W F Baker assembled outside the factory in Bellfield Rd, 1930s

Here we see the employees of W F Baker assembled outside the factory in Bellfield Rd, 1930s

BFP Nostalgia: The man who kept the mosquito flying in WWII

Some of the women from Chesham who have made a difference locally

Nostalgia: Buses to Reading, High Wycombe and Maidenhead, but also Marlow Common

Nostalgia: Buses to Reading, High Wycombe and Maidenhead, but also Marlow Common

Nostalgia: Buses to Reading, High Wycombe and Maidenhead, but also Marlow Common

The historic pubs of West Wycombe

The historic pubs of West Wycombe

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BFP Nostalgia: The historic pubs of West Wycombe

Snow Drift with Gate, early 1940s, Amersham Museum collection, showing the view across Chestnut Lane of the drive, field, trees, and hedges of the Elangeni estate after a snow fall. ©?Marie-Louise von Motesiczky Charitable Trust 2024

Snow Drift with Gate, early 1940s, Amersham Museum collection, showing the view across Chestnut Lane of the drive, field, trees, and hedges of the Elangeni estate after a snow fall. ©?Marie-Louise von Motesiczky Charitable Trust 2024

Marie-Louise von Motesiczky – an artist’s life in Amersham

Here are several old pics

Here are several old pics

Old pics in Bucks: More village pubs from the past century

The Elizabethan table restored to Gwydir Castle, with the donors John and Maureen Winn.

The Elizabethan table restored to Gwydir Castle, with the donors John and Maureen Winn.

BFP Nostalgia: Antique carved table found in old cottage

By request: another section of that 1900 Ordnance Map

By request: another section of that 1900 Ordnance Map

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By request: another section of that 1900 Ordnance Map

Marlow pubs: A few lost forever, gone upmarket or changed name

Marlow pubs: A few lost forever, gone upmarket or changed name

Marlow pubs: A few lost forever, gone upmarket or changed name

Here are some of High Wycombe's banks

Here are some of High Wycombe's banks

High Wycombe's banks past and present

Ordance Survey map of 1925 showing Copperkin Lane and Copperkins Dell marked with red arrows, courtesy of Amersham Museum

Ordance Survey map of 1925 showing Copperkin Lane and Copperkins Dell marked with red arrows, courtesy of Amersham Museum

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Shedding new light on the origins of Copperkins Lane

No. 1 Corn Market: From family home to international bank’s premises

No. 1 Corn Market: From family home to international bank’s premises

History of No1 Corn Market: From family home to international bank’s premises

Marlow Nostalgia: More on Lady Vera M.P. from Spinfield House

Marlow Nostalgia: More on Lady Vera M.P. from Spinfield House

Marlow Nostalgia: More on Lady Vera M.P. from Spinfield House