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At the southern end of Back Street, mud walls survive opposite the 17th-century Old School building, and the turn-of-the-century Stone House displays the builder's artful use of a cheaper brick shell adorned

The church dates back over six centuries, and inside are oak pews and a panel of 13th-century glass depicting a saint kneeling for execution. Also on display are brasses of an unknown couple.

The River Brett is spanned by two 18th-century hump-backed bridges, one of which is dated 1754. The house on the right has since been rebuilt with dormer windows.

The church dates back to 1096; opposite it lies the picturesque 500-year-old Priest House.

St Mary's parish church dates back to the 14th century, though it was completely rebuilt in 1827.

Cranbrook has a wealth of old buildings, many dating back to the 16th century, when Cranbrook was the centre of the cloth industry. The buildings on the left remain little changed.

Althorp dates back to the 16th century. At that time John Spencer, a Warwickshire sheep farmer, acquired the estate and created a park of some 300 acres here.

The tower, marking the eastern entrance to the High Street, dates back to 1492 and took seventeen years to complete. The delay was probably caused by lengthy financial problems.

The county town of Bodmin has a distinguished history, with origins dating back to the time of the Normans. Town lads are lounging on the pavement near the Royal Hotel.

Following his death in San Remo he was brought back to Baslow, where he is interred.

The lane winds gently down between stone banks towards this picturesque fishing village of white-washed cottages and bright spring flowers.

Carriages standing in front of an imposing line of banks, taverns and offices epitomise bustle, trade and commerce.

They halted on the banks of the Exe in about 50AD and founded the town of Isca. The West Country see was transferred to the safety of the Exeter city walls in 1049.

In the week this photograph was taken, cinema-goers to the Glenroyal were enjoying 'The Day They Robbed the Bank of England'. The building is now a supermarket.

In an effort to keep out the riff-raff, local children were banned from the beach, although they have presumably been allowed back since.

The hotel was mentioned by that seasoned traveller John Aubrey in the early 17th century, and was a frequent stopping place for Pepys, who particularly enjoyed the garden at the back.

Just beyond is the cupola above the premises of Lloyd's bank. Above the store, a board advertises the Admiralty serges for which the local textile industry is famous.

The Natwest bank to its right is over-scaled 1930s Neo-Georgian, while to the left of the White Hart two buildings have recently also been replaced in pallid Neo-Georgian.

This is still referred to as the 'new church'—religion in this area goes back 4000 years. The first Christian church at Newers Wood had a moat.

Frith's photographer was looking back through the carriageway towards Church Street straight ahead.

Frith's photographer was looking back through the carriageway towards Church Street straight ahead.

Parade House (right) was demolished in 1980 and sensitively rebuilt, with a slate hung front, as the NatWest bank.

In the week this photograph was taken, cinema-goers to the Glenroyal were enjoying 'The Day They Robbed the Bank of England'.The building is now a supermarket.

Taken from the south bank promenade, this view looks west past the eight-oar racing boats on their stands.