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Tree-lined, and with lush green river banks, the River Ribble runs through pretty villages and on to Clitheroe, joining with the River Calder and the River Hodder.

Though cars were more affordable by the 1950s, engines, being thirstier by today's standards, needed more frequent refueling.

Looking northwards, this photograph shows two- way traffic running the whole length of the Broadway (this is not the case today).

Low Row's intriguing name comes from the fact that this attractive village is strung out for the full distance of a mile along the valley road, which runs close to the river on the northern side of the

This pastoral scene posed by the photographer is charming; it shows the steep village street leading to the cottages grouped around the stocks, church and inn.

We are looking south-eastwards from the Yetminster road towards the mediaeval Hamstone cross in a triangle of cobbles (centre), with roads at the junction signed to Sherborne (left) and Chetnole (right

West of the crossroads, Church Street runs north from Frilford Road, behind the camera, to the church, glimpsed to the left of the big tree at the far end.

Maplesden is still running his printing works at No 1 - although it is no longer a post office - and at No 5 Gatland Bros.

The next four views were taken in the High Street, which runs westward to Hemplands Lane with the site of the railway station beyond.

Little has changed in this view of the brook running through the estate village. On the left, the old bakery is now augmented by a tea room.

This view was taken across the River Stour from Middleton in Essex. The tower with its wooden spire containing five bells was restored in 1862.

This attractive cul-de-sac running north to the gates of Merstham House, where rampant lion statues guard the way, acquired its name as a joke.

Worth village stands in the Forest of Worth, east of Crawley, and was a place of pilgrimage. The fine Anglo-Saxon church of St Nicholas was a principal church in pre-Conquest times.

At the time of the Domesday Book, Halton was the main administrator of the area, and Lancaster was 'under' Halton, which lies three miles north-east of Lancaster.

This vital hub of the village was run for years by the Star family.

The Co-operative Society erected their imposing building from the river edge fronting onto the High Street up towards the National Westminster Bank; the upper floor has classical windows with carving above

Along the latter runs the wide Esplanade, with extensive views across the Bristol Channel. Here we can see an excellent array of Victorian architecture.

The ponies have just passed the shop which closed a few years ago. Now the Bee Hive Store and Post Office have been built at the end of the terrace and provide service six and a half days a week.

By this date the Royal Hotel has a new glassed-in porch, and now guests can enjoy the fresh sea air without the north-east wind's assistance.

The Newton Green Sudbury Golf Course was established in 1907, and it had its headquarters at the Saracen's Head, visible in the distance. The course '...

On the left is the post office, run by Fred Maplesden, who was also printer and publisher of the East Grinstead Household Almanack.

Until 1935 there was a hand-pumped fire engine in the village. The school shut in 1945, and the pub disappeared in 1950.

An ornate 19th-century fountain graces the park. This is one of three parks in Darwen, all very different.

Moving east along B-roads zig-zagging through the Fens, we reach Long Sutton. This market town is noted for its rare 13th-century lead spire and late Norman nave.