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Caption For Chippenham, New Road C1960

Further up we can see the sign of the Black Horse.

Caption For Keswick, Bridge And Greta Hall 1889

Pencil making was one of Keswick's major industries, founded on supplies of plumbago, or black lead, from the Seathwaite valley in Borrowdale.

Caption For Hitchin, Priory Park 1901

Bounded by Gosmoor and Charlton Roads, Priory Park was a favourite spot for picnics and Sunday afternoon strolls down to the banks of the River Hiz close to Brick Kiln Lane, Charlton, which runs behind

Caption For Henley On Thames, The Bridge 1899

In this view we see the black poplars on the Berkshire bank which replaced the late 18th-century ones planted by Field Marshal Conway.

Caption For Chippenham, The Weir C1960

The square classical building with a pediment is Monkton Hill Wesleyan church, which stands on the site of the Black Horse (this inn is documented in 1750; it was built on land belonging to Monkton Manor

Caption For Eccles, Church Street C1955

The square tower of St Mary's can be seen peeping out at the centre back of the picture.

Caption For Henley On Thames, Regatta 1890

In 1888 there were no less than 88 houseboats and 55 launches moored along the river banks.

Caption For Boston, Anderson's Feather Factory, Trinity Street 2005

This road will give access to the business premises along the east bank of the Haven south of the dock.

Caption For Horsforth, Town Street 1901

The cart on the left looks like a brewer's dray - in the back are barrels - and is probably delivering to the Black Bull on the right.

Caption For Horsforth, Town Street 1901

The cart on the left looks like a brewer's dray - in the back are barrels - and is probably delivering to the Black Bull on the right.

Caption For Meopham, The Green C1960

The black-painted smock windmill, set back from the road, and the prominent Cricketers pub facing the local cricket pavilion, are both local landmarks.

Caption For Charing, High Street 1901

These two views of the steep high street as it winds up the hill towards Canterbury show some of the rich assortment of buildings built of brick or black-and-white half timbering.

Caption For Ramsbury, Burdett Street 1906

We are looking towards Back Lane.