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Just beyond the 201ft-long lock, the Thames is now spanned by the bridge carrying the M3 motorway out of London, and this peaceful scene is now augmented by the constant susurration of traffic noise.

By the 1920s, Fittleworth had become an artists' mecca owing to its pretty woods, its fine views from its commons, its quaint architecture and, it has been suggested, the warm welcome offered at the Swan

Portsmouth's magnificent Guildhall, one of Hampshire's stateliest civic buildings, was opened in 1890 by the Prince of Wales on behalf of his mother Queen Victoria, who was said to be alarmed by the endless

Portsmouth's magnificent Guildhall, one of Hampshire's stateliest civic buildings, was opened in 1890 by the Prince of Wales on behalf of his mother Queen Victoria who was said to be alarmed by the

A pony and trap stand on the main road which passes by the foot of the green on the left, around which are the tile-hung yeomens' cottages and the village pub.

Portsmouth's magnificent Guildhall, one of Hampshire's stateliest civic buildings, was opened in 1890 by the Prince of Wales on behalf of his mother Queen Victoria who was said to be alarmed by the endless

Before 1937, it had been called Minster Court; it was one of the oldest occupied buildings in the country, at one time owned by the Swynford family.

By the 1950s, East Runton was an established holiday destination for campers and caravaners.

On the righgt, by the road, are two milk churns awaiting collection. Next to them is the drive to Medstead Manor House.

Kendal Castle was built by the Normans to the east of the town, probably by Ivo de Tailbois, the first Lord of Kendal in the late 12th century, and it still commands good views to the north and

Neptune's Fountain was designed by the borough engineer Joseph Hall.

When the area enclosed by the Inner Circle was returned to the park, it was laid out afresh as Queen Mary's Gardens in honour of the Queen and King George V's Silver Jubilee.

The flower beds and war memorial have now been replaced by the roundabout and pedestrian subway and the first houses in Park End Road have been replaced by the extension to the Town Hall.

A young boy looks out around the fence of the George Hotel, his attention drawn not by the other boys fishing nearby but by the photographer.

You could get a week's holiday 'all in' for £8 15s around the time of this photograph, and full entertainment was included right next to the beach by the owner, Billy Butlin.

Built in the mid 1950s, it was followed into the town by the Ford Engineering Research Centre at Dunton.

It was built in 1816, and the story most often told is that it was erected by the duke's tenant farmers in thanks for having their rents remitted during a period of agricultural depression.

It is best known for its castle, situated hard by the River Medway. This view shows the excellent defensive site of the castle.

Less than half a mile upstream from Bideford Bridge, it is close by the original river crossing. This photograph encapsulates farming old-style, with hens running free in the yard by the house.

We are in the centre of the linear village of Long Preston, which is bisected by the busy A65 Skipton to Kirkby Lonsdale road.

By the 1960s, it was apparently 'dirty grey with gaping holes torn in the sides'. Much-buffeted by the winds, it finally collapsed altogether in 1977.

Part of a large complex of military buildings, Victoria Barracks were built in 1880 and occupied by the King's Own Scottish Borderers until 1939.

This delightful house, originally known as Halton Grange, was built by the soap manufacturer, Thomas Johnson in the 1850s.

Its foundation stone was laid by the Prince of Wales in May 1921, and the memorial was unveiled by the Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall before a huge crowd on 30 October 1921.