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The name Kersey means 'cress island', a fact to contemplate when crossing the Brett by bridge or ford. At the top of the hill is one of the best-known views in Suffolk.

It became such a popular resort at the end of the 19th century that it became known as the second Brighton.

Ringwood stands on the banks of the meandering River Avon, at the New Forest's western boundary. A Saxon town in origin, it may get its name from its location.

The old flaming torch sign (left) marks the approach to the village school in Holmfirth Road, Meltham, another Pennine edge town founded on the textile industry.

In the early 1870s, the Duke of Cleveland's estate near to the town centre was given over to development.

Eventually the steep paths lead down to the sea at Holy Well where sea bathing is possible, although the notice warns that it is dangerous when the red flag is flying.

This is the central bandstand, where, according to the advertising banner, Billy Merrin & The Commanders were preparing to perform at the time of the photographer's visit.

The six hundred-year-old tower of the church at Stourpaine is the oldest part of the building, for much of the rest is modern.

Go back into town and cross the Pulteney Bridge with its small shops into Argyle Street.

This view of the then new dual carriageway section of the A367 Radstock road, Wells Way, as it drops down from Odd Down towards the city, seems a curious subject for a photograph, but in those far-off

Going to sea at 16, he achieved fame and notoriety as both an explorer and buccaneer; amongst his exploits, he is remembered for having circumnavigated the globe three times.

It is surprising that there were not more accidents in the days when the main road passed through the middle of the Market Place.

In 1581 Scone was given to the Earl of Gowrie. Following the forfeiture of his lands in 1600, it passed into the ownership of Sir David Murray of Gospetrie.

The Buttercross was built in 1744 at a cost of £1,000. The ground floor served as a butter market, hence the name.

The Van Dyck Room is so named because all the pictures to be seen on display have been painted by the artist, Van Dyck. It is also known as The Queen's Ballroom.

In May 1643 King Charles I, raising troops for war, reviewed 10,000 men at `Crabbe Crosse` - or so it is said. It seems a large number if they were drawn only from the local area.

It already had its name in 1419. The street remains largely unchanged, though the cottage on the right has recently undergone a thorough restoration.

This driveway leads past the church to Wethersfield Hall. The village doctor once had his surgery at the Hall, though his patients disliked passing the graveyard whenever they visited him.

The beach at Charmouth is a mecca for geologists and fossil hunters, and explanatory walks take place from the heritage centre by the mouth of the Char.

It is therefore appropriate that we start at Clark's original factory, which fronts High Street.

The west side of the Market Place is in the distance.

Rode church is at the south-east end of the village, the bulk of which is to the north-west towards the River Frome. This view was taken from the south-west.

Steam boats at the boarding point by the Pier give some idea of the popularity of these vessels during the summer months.

This photograph shows Marine Parade and its beach- tents, between Langmoor Gardens (top left) and the 1922-built Bay Private Hotel (centre).