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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.

Lady Bay Bridge, half a mile downstream, was built by the Midland Railway Company in 1878 to carry their line to Melton.

A little further along Hospital Road the Chesterfield Canal passes under the road; the bridge was rebuilt some thirty years ago.

The bridge here spans the River Eea, which powered the mill close by. In the 1780s the roads through Cark were minor tracks, and stepping stones were used to cross the beck.

Where London’s other bridges are dignified and utilitarian, Tower Bridge, with its ‘daring majesty’ cocks a snook at Victorian formality.

Once Gainsborough was a busy port on the river Trent, and Bridge Street runs parallel to the river.

North of Bakewell, an ancient packhorse bridge crosses the water. For centuries, lines of horses would lumber over this bridge weighed down with freight. Often, lead would be the main load.

This simple but well-proportioned bridge spans the River Rothay on the western fringe of Ambleside.

The ability to promenade from one bank to the other via this bridge was further enhanced with the opening in 2000 of another, known as the Butterfly Bridge.

Apart from the Abbey, the town is famous for the 14th-century triangular bridge, seen here from West Street.

Until the modern causeway was built in 1980, this medieval bridge provided the only crossing point over the River Ouse between Huntingdon and Earith.

As one old guide book pointed out, 'To every broadsman who quants his wherry along the slow rivers, Acle Bridge is a haven or port of call.

Blackfriars Bridge, dated 1869, screens the now part-demolished railway bridge of 1864.

This is the Arrow, and the old stone bridge over the river is just visible.

Here we see two extremes of worship - the cathedral in the distance, and the more modest St Mary-on- the Bridge.

In 1752 William Vick had left some money towards the eventual bridging of the Gorge. It was not until 1829, however, that a competition for a bridge was advertised.

This frail-looking bridge was one of a number spanning the River Wyre; it was frequently damaged when floods occurred.

This view from the bridge over the Bradwell Brook looks north up the main village street, with the Bridge House Café and Pearce's ice cream shop on the right - Bradwell is famous for its home-made ice

Once Gainsborough was a busy port on the river Trent, and Bridge Street runs parallel to the river.

Bridge Street in about 1955, looking towards the junction of Tilehouse and Sun Streets.

The masts of sailing ships are visible beyond the bridge, and a fine collection of rowing boats can be seen around the boathouse.

The town`s impressive Chinese Bridge was built in 1827 - the name reflects the design of the bridge. It links Post Street to the riverside walk on the west side of the Ouse.

Cutting across the middle of the picture is the bridge carrying the Caledonian Railway, while on the far right is the Victoria Road bridge.

A bridge, complete with a chantry chapel, has existed over the River Hull since the 13th century. It was rebuilt in 1803, when the toll was one shilling.