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Here we have a later view down Poultry and Cheapside, with Christopher Wren's spire of St Mary-le-Bow dominating the street.
Oak Hill Park was Accrington's second park, and the land was purchased bu the Corporation from Reginald Hargreaves for £12,000 in 1892.
Mr Sam Mattock was not only the landlord here, but he also used the building as a corn exchange; when sales had been completed, farmers would seal their deals with a noggin of whisky!
The thatched roof of Norfolk reed covers the main house and the outbuildings in one enormous sweep, reaching almost to the ground.
Jack Callow moved to Bates Lane in 1929, and here he opened a shop, which became known as Callow's Stores.
Herbert H Raphael`s gift to the town of 20 acres of parkland and lake was given out of generosity, but he may also have been concerned that his envisaged development of the select Gidea Park Garden Suburb
The pub and the tea room (right) point to the village's new role.
Tradition has it that the Devil visited Chesterfield one windy day and sat on the top of the spire so that he could have a good look at the place.
Not only was he an avid believer in property sharing, but he also believed that the well-being of the community went hand-in-hand with its success.
The Southdown & East Grinstead Breweries Ltd, owners of The Swan, have now smartened it up and rebuilt the lower floor completely.
Herbert H Raphael's gift to the town of 20 acres of parkland and lake was given out of generosity, but he may also have been concerned that his envisaged development of the select Gidea Park Garden
Bottomley did not pay his bills on time, and sometimes not at all, but he played the role of a genial squire with gusto; besides building estate cottages, he also bred race horses.
Presiding over the town is the 120ft high pinnacle-topped tower of St James', which dates from the 15th century.
Presiding over the town's broad High Street is the 120 feet high, pinnacle-topped tower of St James', which dates from the 15th century.
Perhaps the motorcyclist is riding to Corhampton, quarter of a mile away, but he must watch out for the stray cow in the distance.
The Guild of St.
Hidden behind the trees is the parish church of St Michael and All Saints; burial place of Bernard Gilpin (died 1583), cleric, orator, philanthropist, and founder of Houghton Grammar School.
The magnificent neo-Gothic building on the prom began life as a triangular house designed by John Nash in about 1795.
Designed by Edward I's brilliant fortifications expert Master James of St George, Aberystwyth was one of a line of coastal fortresses built by Longshanks in order to impose his will upon the Welsh.
One of Chirk's more unusual claims to fame is that it was once besieged by its owner.
