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One of Scotland's greatest royal fortresses, Stirling Castle was taken by William Wallace in 1297 but was surrendered to Edward I in August 1305 following a siege.

The village grew from about the 14th century as people migrated into Weardale following the discovery of iron ore and further veins of lead.

The provision of the public gardens of the Promenade at Bowness also followed the coming of the railway in 1847, and the increased popularity of the Lake District as a health-giving holiday resort for

In 1800, shortly after the roof of Chelmsford's future cathedral had collapsed, the tower of All Saints', Writtle, followed suit.

The present structure dates from the early 15th century, and has a leper squint through which lepers could follow the service.

In 1886 it was actually cancelled following the deaths of two prominent townswomen, Mrs Trevenen and Miss Grylls. Wakehams the Chemists are still trading today.

Housing development followed the railway, but the station closed in 1965.

In all, with additional areas added, the park totalled a grand 102 acres, which follows the Roath Brook between fashionable Cyncoed and Penylan to the east and Heath, Cathays and Roath

Its 18th-century economy depended on the coaching trade; further expansion followed the dawning of the railway age. The Town Hall was built to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria.

The new-found cleanliness following the demise of the tin plate industry can be clearly seen here.

Bedford Street is another road that disappeared from the map following the blitz.

The broad channel between Drake's Island and Mount Edgecumbe, known as The Bridges, is only navigable via one narrow channel, which is why ships always appear to take 'the long way round', following

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’

Here the Lollards, followers of Wycliffe, were imprisoned and tortured.

They were eventually demolished following accidents, but one has since been re-erected in an adjacent field.

It was envisaged that the population of Stevenage would increase from 7,000 to 60,000 in the following twenty years, and indeed 67.000 people lived in the town in 1971.

Many others followed in the 1960s and 70s, and the school occupies most of the south side of the road, with its playing fields extending close to the River Nene.

Here the Lollards, followers of Wycliffe, were imprisoned and tortured.

Initially a hamlet, the village of Barns Green dates from the Middle Ages, but grew rapidly during the 18th and 19th centuries following the opening of the Mid-Sussex railway line.

The construction of St Mary's Church and its neighbouring primary school followed shortly after. In 1860 the village was home to Duke & Sons, famous makers of cricket bats and balls.

It was constructed in 1850, and as demand outstripped supply, others followed in 1871 and then in 1929. Today the Ridgegate Treatment Works can process 2 million gallons of water each day.

Nearby there is a 5½-mile trail, the Whitegate Way, that follows an old railway line built in the 19th century to transport salt.

The main A177 road south from Shincliffe leads to Coxhoe; it may follow the course of an old Roman road.

In 1968 the roof was removed, and in March 1969 the church was re-hallowed following restoration.