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Background imageMemory Lane Collection: The Plaza Cinema, 71 Kingsway Swansea South Wales in 1964

The Plaza Cinema, 71 Kingsway Swansea South Wales in 1964. Story is, the biggest cinema in Wales, The Plaza at Swansea, has been sold by Pictor (or Picton)

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Mr Frederick Witts with his penny farthing bicycle at his home in Bryncoch, Neath, Wales

Mr Frederick Witts with his penny farthing bicycle at his home in Bryncoch, Neath, Wales. 13th August 1966

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: The 1914 BSA, top speed 33 miles an hour, will be out again in a weekOs time

The 1914 BSA, top speed 33 miles an hour, will be out again in a weekOs time, together with scores of other motorcycles, for the annual pioneer run from London to Brighton

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Picture shows Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Peppercorns Delicatessen

Picture shows Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Peppercorns Delicatessen is seen on the left of the picture. Mill Road is a street in southeast Cambridge, England

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Picture shows on the left, the curved building, The Great Western Hotel

Picture shows on the left, the curved building, The Great Western Hotel. The Great Western Hotel had been a grand building which curved around the junction of High Street and Alexandra Road

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Swansea on a Saturday looking down Collage Street towards the Kingsway

Swansea on a Saturday looking down Collage Street towards the Kingsway. 2nd April 1964

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Barry and Alex Pendray from Hemingford Grey in Cambridgeshire

Barry and Alex Pendray from Hemingford Grey in Cambridgeshire, have converted a double decker bus into a mobile home, 12th April 1977

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Three members of the Air Sea Rescue team on standby duty at their RAF Brawdy base in

Three members of the Air Sea Rescue team on standby duty at their RAF Brawdy base in Dyfed, Wales. They are left to right: Flight Lieutenant Geoff Gill

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Contestants in the St Neots Carnival Queen Contest pose for a photograph

Contestants in the St Neots Carnival Queen Contest pose for a photograph. 25th August 1981

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Scenes on the River Cam in Grantchester after flooding caused by heavy rain, January 1968

Scenes on the River Cam in Grantchester after flooding caused by heavy rain, January 1968

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Swanseas first multi-storey car park in Orchard Street, Swansea

Swanseas first multi-storey car park in Orchard Street, Swansea. The car park will hold over 300 cars (note to editor - the cutting caption is damaged and it could say either 318 or even 518 cars)

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Line of buses in traffic jam, Market Square, Cambridge, caused by ongoing construction

Line of buses in traffic jam, Market Square, Cambridge, caused by ongoing construction work, 16th September 1965

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Colin Sparkes tackles the overgrowth of weeds as part of the Conservators of the River

Colin Sparkes tackles the overgrowth of weeds as part of the Conservators of the River Cam team, at the footbridge near Jesus Green in Cambridge, 4th July 1989

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Norman Cement Works Feature, Coldhams Lane, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, September 1972

Norman Cement Works Feature, Coldhams Lane, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, September 1972

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: MrC J. Collishaw, RAC Training Organisor, explains the controls on the Vespa scooter

MrC J. Collishaw, RAC Training Organisor, explains the controls on the Vespa scooter presented today by the Douglas Sale and Service Ltd

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Mrs Barbara Taylor of Graham Court, Lansbury Park, Caerphilly sits astride a BSA Aerial 3

Mrs Barbara Taylor of Graham Court, Lansbury Park, Caerphilly sits astride a BSA Aerial 3 three wheeled moped which she won in a South Wales Echo competition at he Echos gala day at mainly Stadium

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Some of the many signs which have appeared in the streets of Cardiff City Centre in

Some of the many signs which have appeared in the streets of Cardiff City Centre in the last few years. The sign here in St Mary Street is warning motorists of waiting restrictions. 2nd October 1964

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: The Mobylette, sometimes shortened as Moby, a model of moped by French manufacturer

The Mobylette, sometimes shortened as Moby, a model of moped by French manufacturer Motobścane, pictured parked in Cardiff. 5th November 1957

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Tourists may soon be seeing Pembrokeshire by pedalling a three-seater cyclemobile around

Tourists may soon be seeing Pembrokeshire by pedalling a three-seater cyclemobile around the countys rural by-ways. The Wales Tourist Board have had an Inquiry about

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Picture taken in Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Picture shows

Picture taken in Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Picture shows the famous chain of butcher shops Dewhurst on the left of the picture. Mill Road is a street in southeast Cambridge, England

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Picture taken inside Peppercorns Delicatessen on Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Picture taken inside Peppercorns Delicatessen on Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Picture shows cheeses and chilled foods not he left

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Off Licence on 195 Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire in 1963

Off Licence on 195 Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire in 1963. The signs outside suggest it sells Green King Lager and Old Holborn Tobacco amongst other things

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Bebb Travel hostess Alison with one of the firms newest coaches at their Church

Bebb Travel hostess Alison with one of the firms newest coaches at their Church village headquarters. 17th April 1989

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: One of the new continental type traffic signs has been into position in Cownbrifge Road

One of the new continental type traffic signs has been into position in Cownbrifge Road near Victoria Park in Cardiff. 11th May 1965

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Dancers in action on stage during the 1982 Team Disco Championships held in Cambridge

Dancers in action on stage during the 1982 Team Disco Championships held in Cambridge. 12th December 1982

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Barnwell Junction railway station provides plenty of space

Barnwell Junction railway station provides plenty of space and freedom for Mrs Thornhill to exercise her growing family of dogs. 14th April 1965

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: An outdoors keep not class in progress in Haverhill, Suffolk. 7th May 1983

An outdoors keep not class in progress in Haverhill, Suffolk. 7th May 1983

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Scenes on the River Cam in Cambridge showing boats being moored. Circa 1975

Scenes on the River Cam in Cambridge showing boats being moored. Circa 1975

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Street Scene alongside the River Cam in Cambridge. 22nd November 1963

Street Scene alongside the River Cam in Cambridge. 22nd November 1963

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Scenes on the River Cam in Cambridge after flooding caused by heavy rain, March 1964

Scenes on the River Cam in Cambridge after flooding caused by heavy rain, March 1964

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Scenes on the frozen River Cam in Cambridge during a cold winter spell. Circa 1975

Scenes on the frozen River Cam in Cambridge during a cold winter spell. Circa 1975

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Another bottleneck on the Swansea approach road from the east will shortly disappear

Another bottleneck on the Swansea approach road from the east will shortly disappear. The Ministry of Transport has approved plans for the replacement of the present narrow Tawe Bridge by a dual

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Swansea West Pier which has been closed to the public because of dangerous conditions of

Swansea West Pier which has been closed to the public because of dangerous conditions of its timber. 10th April 1956

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Swansea Docks showing the Prince of Wales Dock, and the Kings Dock in the foreground is

Swansea Docks showing the Prince of Wales Dock, and the Kings Dock in the foreground is the dry dock. 25th September 1961

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Shoppers in Swanseas main streets in search of bargains. 15th October 1965

Shoppers in Swanseas main streets in search of bargains. 15th October 1965

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Wind street in Swansea which dates back to medieval times provides a fascinating link

Wind street in Swansea which dates back to medieval times provides a fascinating link with Swanseas past. 6th July 1976

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: The first traffic moves across the new bridge over the River Tawe at Swansea on Monday

The first traffic moves across the new bridge over the River Tawe at Swansea on Monday. The bridge was open traffic for the first time today

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Swansea Airport. The Red Pelicans take off to give their display at the Air Day at

Swansea Airport. The Red Pelicans take off to give their display at the Air Day at Swansea airport. 12th June 1967

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Swansea South Dock in April 1959. Winter has just past

Swansea South Dock in April 1959. Winter has just past and we are into spring when this picture was taken. The boats have been sitting here throughout winter but soon with summer approaching

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Last journey of the Mumbles train, Swansea, Wales. A maintenance engineer

Last journey of the Mumbles train, Swansea, Wales. A maintenance engineer was determined to have the last ride on the train as it made its way into the depot

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Swansea Airport was built on what was originally common land during the Second World War

Swansea Airport was built on what was originally common land during the Second World War. (Picture) Two small aircraft stand at Swansea Airport. 18th August 1969

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Woman pushing her baby in a pram along a Swansea street. 1st January 1965

Woman pushing her baby in a pram along a Swansea street. 1st January 1965

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Swansea Airport. The first passenger from Swansea to London on the inaugural flight

Swansea Airport. The first passenger from Swansea to London on the inaugural flight from Swansea airport yesterday. Councillor W.T. Mainwaring Hughes

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Picture shows the Quay Parade of Swansea and on the left the Weaver and Company building

Picture shows the Quay Parade of Swansea and on the left the Weaver and Company building. (now in 2021 this has become a Sainsbury Supermarket) Standing at six storeys high, 80ft by 40ft by 112ft

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Ladies Day Out in a vintage 1925 Bus, Cambridge, June 1977

Ladies Day Out in a vintage 1925 Bus, Cambridge, June 1977

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Frozen River Cam, Ice forms on the Jesus Lock weir during a cold spell, Cambridge

Frozen River Cam, Ice forms on the Jesus Lock weir during a cold spell, Cambridge, 13th January 1987

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mormonhurch, Cambridge

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mormonhurch, Cambridge, 23rd January 1965

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: A cyclist goes down Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

A cyclist goes down Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Picture taken at the Mill Road and Covent Garden side road area. Mill Road is a street in southeast Cambridge, England

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Mr Booyer on his 87 year old tricycle riding through the streets of Bedwas, Wales

Mr Booyer on his 87 year old tricycle riding through the streets of Bedwas, Wales. 22nd November 1974

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Local residents are irate at the large sign which has been erected at Bwlch on

Local residents are irate at the large sign which has been erected at Bwlch on the mountain pass near Ruthin, on the Ruthin Mold road

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: A sign warning motorists leaving the Monmouthshire show that they will drive through a

A sign warning motorists leaving the Monmouthshire show that they will drive through a chicken hatchery. September 1967

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: View of the terraced housing in Brunswick Walk, Cambridge. 22nd January 1990

View of the terraced housing in Brunswick Walk, Cambridge. 22nd January 1990

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: tOs childs play. So say the makers of the Sprog Roadster, a three - wheeled

tOs childs play. So say the makers of the Sprog Roadster, a three - wheeled, battery - powered scooter developed by a Burry Port firm

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Mr and Mrs Wilkinson retire from Meadowsweet Grocers on Mill Road, Cambridge

Mr and Mrs Wilkinson retire from Meadowsweet Grocers on Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. They are pictured behind the counter with the shelves of tins behind

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Service in progress inside St Martins Church on Suez Road, Cambridge

Service in progress inside St Martins Church on Suez Road, Cambridge. 1st March 1964

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: A steam boat on the River Cam, Cambridgeshire. Circa 1991

A steam boat on the River Cam, Cambridgeshire. Circa 1991

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Scenes during the Victoria fair parade in Cambridge. 18th July 1981

Scenes during the Victoria fair parade in Cambridge. 18th July 1981

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Police constable Ivan Jackson checks the speed of a passing boat along the River Cam

Police constable Ivan Jackson checks the speed of a passing boat along the River Cam, Cambridgeshire. 3rd May 1991

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Yachts on the river in Cambridgeshire. Circa 1982

Yachts on the river in Cambridgeshire. Circa 1982

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Children sitting on a wall looking at trains arriving and departing from Barnwell

Children sitting on a wall looking at trains arriving and departing from Barnwell Junction railway station. 14th April 1965

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Steam boat on the River Cam, Cambridgeshire. 1st April 1991

Steam boat on the River Cam, Cambridgeshire. 1st April 1991

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Exterior view of St Martins Church on Suez Road, Cambridge. 2nd November 1983

Exterior view of St Martins Church on Suez Road, Cambridge. 2nd November 1983

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Ann Neville enjoying the beauty of the Cambridgeshire countryside as she leans her head

Ann Neville enjoying the beauty of the Cambridgeshire countryside as she leans her head out of the window of her boat on the River Cam. 4th October 1965

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Scenes on the River Cam in Cambridge showing people enjoying a spot of fishing on their

Scenes on the River Cam in Cambridge showing people enjoying a spot of fishing on their punts. July 1968

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Scenes on the River Cam in the village of Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire

Scenes on the River Cam in the village of Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire. August 1972

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: People talking a walk on the lawn outside Kings College in central Cambridge

People talking a walk on the lawn outside Kings College in central Cambridge. 16th February 1985

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Scenes at sunset looking along the River Cam in Cambridge. 18th January 1966

Scenes at sunset looking along the River Cam in Cambridge. 18th January 1966

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: The new eight storey city council flats at Newtown, Cambridge. November 1968

The new eight storey city council flats at Newtown, Cambridge. November 1968

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Residential housing on park Parade, Central Cambridge. 30th September 1964

Residential housing on park Parade, Central Cambridge. 30th September 1964

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: New Theatre site in Cambridge city centre. 1st March 1964

New Theatre site in Cambridge city centre. 1st March 1964

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Busy scenes in Occupation Road, central Cambridge, 1978

Busy scenes in Occupation Road, central Cambridge, 1978

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Scenes of crumbling buildings in Occupation Road, central Cambridge

Scenes of crumbling buildings in Occupation Road, central Cambridge, 12th February 1966

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Scenes in Cambridge after the River Cam flooded, caused by heavy rain, March 1964

Scenes in Cambridge after the River Cam flooded, caused by heavy rain, March 1964

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Residential housing in Oban Court Cambridge. 3rd May 1965

Residential housing in Oban Court Cambridge. 3rd May 1965

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Scenes on the River Cam in Cambridge showing a gallery on a boat. Circa 1966

Scenes on the River Cam in Cambridge showing a gallery on a boat. Circa 1966

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Scenes looking along the River Cam in Cambridge. Boats in the foreground

Scenes looking along the River Cam in Cambridge. Boats in the foreground temporarily moored as winter turns into spring. Circa 1965

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Scenes on the River Cam in Cambridge showing sports and keep fit enthusiasts keeping

Scenes on the River Cam in Cambridge showing sports and keep fit enthusiasts keeping active. Circa 1975

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Swansea Dock, closed to shipping for two days because a jammed lock gate blocked the dock

Swansea Dock, closed to shipping for two days because a jammed lock gate blocked the dock entrance. 31st December 1972

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Port Tennant Bridge, Eastern Approach Road, Swansea, Wales

Port Tennant Bridge, Eastern Approach Road, Swansea, Wales. Picture taken 17th March 1960

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Swanseas highly professional group of charter-boat skippers are in danger of losing

Swanseas highly professional group of charter-boat skippers are in danger of losing their hard - won reputation of being among the most efficient in the country

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Swansea Airport. One of the planes of Morton Airways L. T

Swansea Airport. One of the planes of Morton Airways L. T
Swansea Airport. One of the planes of Morton Airways L.T.D is seen here under the stormy skies at Swansea Airport. 17th November 1964

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Fairwood Airport. A view from the main runway of the terminal buildings at

Fairwood Airport. A view from the main runway of the terminal buildings at the Fairwood airport opened by wartime flying ace Douglas Bader this morning. 1st June 1957

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Air traffic controller Mr Gordon Faulkner records the arrival of a viscount aircraft

Air traffic controller Mr Gordon Faulkner records the arrival of a viscount aircraft. 31st May 1966

Background imageMemory Lane Collection: Swansea Bay. The tide is out in Swansea Bay. 31st December 1972

Swansea Bay. The tide is out in Swansea Bay. 31st December 1972



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