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The railway station at the back of this picture is the reason for Dorridge's existence. Until the London to Birmingham railway was built in 1852, there was no Dorridge.

As the hills are owned by Birmingham, it is reasonable to include the area in this book.

It is a quiet day in Twycross. The cafe is not overburdened with custom, and the road to the zoo, about two miles further on, awaits a surge of traffic, as does the Curzon Arms, at the road junction.

Avon Castle 1891 This late 19th-century mock castle was built 'at great cost and with the best materials and workmanship' by John Turner Turner, a renowned sportsman and big game hunter.

The Town Hall, built in 1872, is on the right, with an advertising placard promoting an Agricultural Show at Berkeley Castle attached to its frontage.

The broad High Street is part of the Fosse Way, and is dominated by the Redesdale Market Hall, a fine Victorian Tudor building designed by Sir Ernest George in 1887.

A tiny locomotive heads over Monsal Viaduct towards Bakewell - probably heading for the engine shed at Rowsley. This was the Midland Railway main line from London St Pancras to Manchester Central.

Ber Street leads the traveller out through the southern fringes of the city. This quiet, shaded street offered a little respite from the bustle of the market centre.

The covered way at the side of J Todd's Grocer and Tea Dealer was built for the vicars-choral, so that they could cross from where they lived in Bedern to the Minster Yard without being molested.

It is said that his footsteps can still be heard at night pacing the upper floors.

The land was acquired by the City Corporation in 1934 at a cost of £8,000. The Debtors' Prison was opened as a museum, which was then extended to the Women's Prison building.

This early 20th-century photograph shows Bargate at its best.

The timber-framed Tudor House, one of the city's finest buildings, dates back to about 1500, and has hardly changed at all since this photograph was taken.

A fascinating photograph showing Leigh Road at its junction with Market Street.

The old Town Hall is a dignified building of mellow brick with a clock beneath an elegant cupola.

Its harbour has always been a place to pass a lazy afternoon and eat snacks as you watch the boats. Riley's Pantry, seen here on the right, advertises fresh lobster sandwiches at 6d each.

The original pele tower erected by William, Lord Greystoke in 1353 can be seen here at the rear of the building.

It served riverside traffic - initially boatmen, and later excursionists from Arundel to Littlehampton; they came in large numbers to view Arundel Castle and to enjoy dancing, bowls, croquet and the tea

The medieval market cross was erected when Alfriston was granted the right to hold a weekly market.

Lancing College and its chapel overlook the Adur estuary and Shoreham. In ancient times the estuary was much wider.

St Martin's is just off the Dover Road from Canterbury, and has a 13th-century flint tower surrounded by trees.

Shoppers calling into J Coomber the butcher (second on the right) had to rely on their bicycles to transport their goods home.

Can you spot the white-bearded man peering out at the photographer from the doors of the Man of Kent pub, right?

The most famous resident of this attractive village was Sir Winston Churchill, who lived a short walk away at Chartwell.