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The height of the mast can clearly be seen on the moored wherry on the right of the picture; it would have to be laid flat to negotiate the many low road bridges on the Broads.

Plymouth and Devonport were served by a number of ferries, including these wonderful steam-powered, chain- guided floating bridges on the Torpoint service, which were capable of carrying wheeled vehicles

There are only two bridges on this stretch of the river, which probably explains why Reading has not expanded on the north bank.

Whitchurch Tollbridge Company was established in the 18th century: a distinctive Victorian bridge of lattice ironwork spans the Thames between Whitchurch and Pangbourne, one of only two remaining toll bridges on

The county boasted three of the highest bridges on the British railway network (rails above ground or high water level): Deepdale at 161 ft, Hownes Gill at 150 ft, and the Hawthorn at 110.5 ft.

There were only two other bridges on British Railways that were longer than the Severn Bridge: the second Tay (10,711 ft) and the Forth (8296 ft).

James Kay, who lived here when the Manchester to Bolton railway was built, required the bridges on his estate to be decorated with battlemented towers, to preserve its character.

Plymouth and Devonport were served by a number of ferries, including these wonderful steam-powered, chain-guided floating bridges on the Torpoint service, which were capable of carrying wheeled vehicles

The church at Llanon is dedicated to St Bridget, an Irish saint, whereas the village is named after Non, the mother of St David.

W J Seddon was a grocer, a newsagent and other things besides, a very useful shop in a rural area, especially as every time a villager went into Poulton, the Shard Bridge toll had to be paid.

The River Brett is spanned by two adjoining 18th-century hump-backed bridges, one of which is dated 1754.

If we look carefully at the old medieval bridge on the right, it is evident that the brickwork in the centre differs from the rest.

Seen on countless calendars, this view of Derwent Water from Ashness Bridge, on the narrow road up to Watendlath, is always popular.

Seen on countless calendars, this view of Derwent Water from Ashness Bridge, on the narrow road up to Watendlath, has long been popular.

Just beyond this bridge on the Monmouth road we can seen the iron railway bridge, which has since been removed.

The River Brett is spanned by two 18th-century hump-backed bridges, one of which is dated 1754.

Horses pulling the narrowboats would have climbed up the bridge on the right and down on the left, thus changing from one side of the canal to the other at this point.

The effect of the new bridge on housing nearby can be seen in this photograph.

The mill is just visible beyond the bridge on the left.

The first bridge on this site was built in the 12th century; this one dates from the 15th century, but probably incorporates part of the earlier structure.

Just above the bridge on the Great Harwood side is the Game Cock Inn.

Below Newgate Gap Bridge, on the right hand side, was Charlotte Pettman's original sea water baths, and she claimed that her bathing machines were far superior to any others.

Compared to the new road bridge (left) the railway bridge on the right seems so clumsy – its foundations had to be built under the water, and go down some 45 feet below the low-water mark

In 1549, John Kett led his rebel peasant army from its camp on Mousehold Heath over this fine 14th-century bridge, only for his followers to be cut to pieces in the city.