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The Bowness Ferry across the narrowest part of the lake was originally a hand-rowed operation.

This mansion just north of Richmond has been altered by successive owners: the Aske, Bowes and Wharton families, Sir Conyers D'Arcy, and, since 1763, the Dundas family, now ennobled as Marquesses of

The sloping gardens below the Belsfield Hotel provide the viewpoint for this Windermere scene.

We have moved nearer still to the bow-fronted building where the street narrows.

The Fox Inn dominates this view up Bow Street to the tall Market Cross, which we can just see at the head of Westgate in the distance.

This view was taken looking across White Cross Bay to the northern end of the lake.

In the distance, the graceful Portland stone spire of St Mary le Bow soars sublimely over the City.

This village, on the A4055 between Penarth and Barry, is so small that it could be easily overlooked.

It is suggested that the remains of Herstmonceux Castle form part of the oldest brick mansion in Britain; it was built in 1441, following a grant from the King to Roger de Fiennes to 'embattle' his manor-house

It is suggested that the remains of Herstmonceux Castle form part of the oldest brick mansion in Britain; it was built in 1441, following a grant from the king to Roger de Fiennes to 'embattle

The Prince Albert stands further south on Horley Road, actually in South Earlsfield rather than Salfords, and north of the junction of Horley Road with Woodhatch Road.

North Street was mainly residential in the early 20th century, with some splendid houses, including thatched cottages.

The Bowness ferry carries a coach and four across Lake Windermere.

Grove Street runs east from the Market Square, a mix of 18th- and 19th-century buildings, and a mix of shops and houses.

To the left, and above the bow of the tanker Dauphine, we can see the huge lock gates that give access to the Manchester Ship Canal.

The half-timbered 17th-century King's Arms, on the left, lays claim, along with The King's Head in neighbouring North Street, to be the original Marquis of Granby in Charles Dickens' comic novel The Pickwick

The weatherboarded pair of buildings nearest the camera were once a pub called the Magpie & Horseshoes.

This is the corner of the Bowness boating area which is used by rowing boats for hire, following the onset of mass tourism from the mid 19th century.

Today this is the annexe for Goostrey's primary school, which now occupies a larger site across the road.

This splendidly atmospheric view along the High Street looks across towards the great medieval minster church which dominates the city and the countryside for miles around.

The weatherboarded pair of buildings nearest the camera were once a pub called the Magpie & Horseshoes.

The heart of the city for 800 years, Briggate leads directly off the Leeds Bridge.

An excellent example of co-operation between bargees on the busy canal network.

Although the pond has diminished in size, little else has changed.