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In the middle distance the London Brighton and South Coast Railway lines cut across Brighton Road on a level crossing.

The putting green lies above Porthminster Beach. It was here, on rough sandy banks, that the St Ives pilchard fishing boats of the 19th century were drawn up clear of the beach.

This view looks along Gloucester Road from its junction with the High Street beside the Market Hall.

Here we see sailing boats and dinghies alongside the River Thurne, with G Applegate's boatbuilding sheds on the west bank.

In this quintessentially English scene, one can almost hear the sound of bat hitting ball, followed by the ripple of applause from the knowledgeable spectators.

This could be a bank holiday.

Next to Lloyds Bank, W H Smith has long since given way to C & M DIY. There was talk in 2001 of upgrading the market street for the comfort of the silent majority, the town's pedestrians.

The Lewes Road used to be the main route out of town, but this is now along the east bank of the Ouse towards Lewes. This peaceful scene is now barely recognisable.

This view looks from the junction of the High Street and South Parade on market day.

On this section of the Kennet & Avon Canal, the river Avon is crossed twice. This aqueduct at Avoncliffe is the first.

The Hartmoor area of Devizes lies to the south. This photograph is a revealing view of old England.

The Hartmoor area of Devizes lies to the south. This photograph is a revealing view of old England.

Hemmed in by a circle of hills and built on a gravel bank between the Thames Isis and the Cherwell, Oxford gives the impression of sitting on an island.

Horses graze the rich meadows that keep the waters of the River Bure from the village street. Handsome pantile-roofed red-brick houses line the grassy banks.

This part of Yelverton, separated from the rest of the village by the main road, goes by the curious name of Leg O'Mutton.

This photograph was taken along Roman Bank - which is not Roman at all – and the scene is totally different today.

This photograph was taken along Roman Bank - which is not Roman at all – and the scene is totally different today.

Standing in Military Road, north-west of Red Lion Square, is the School of Small Arms, the main school of army musketry, founded here in 1854.

In this picture, the impressive County Hotel and Barclays Bank (built originally as a wine and spirit warehouse) can be seen on the corner, with the clock tower and the old Infirmary beyond.

Prince of Wales Road was cut through the town in 1862 to provide a fittingly grand route from Thorpe Station. On the right, the old Crown Bank of 1866 became the post office.

Occupying a prime position in the Market Place from 1887 to 1908 was Henry Thompson, Furnishing and General Ironmonger, Black and Whitesmith.

Even though there are no leaves on the trees, Lord Street is still busy; as at Blackpool, trippers visit all year round.

This is a busy dockside area on the north bank of the River Thames, where tall cranes pierce the skyline. Here we see the 'Vruburgh' from Rotterdam, and dock buildings lining the waterfront.

The Midland Bank on the left is a fine Georgian building described by Pevsner as 'amazingly stately'.