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Corporation Street was the last major roadway development in the city centre made by the corporation.

Lying three miles north east of the Trent, the Minster was founded by the Archbishop of York in the early 12th century and is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful Norman buildings in England.

By the time this photograph was taken, though, only pleasure craft plied these waters. In the distance, across the water meadows, the spire-topped tower of St Lawrence's church beckons.

This beautifully-designed broads cruiser is typical of those provided by the holiday companies, who have already expanded into huge businesses.

Its lower steps have been buried by the raising of the road. Fairs were once held here, and coal barges tied up at wharves nearby.

Dunster Castle, now belonging to the National Trust, was still owned by the Luttrell family at this date; they had occupied it since medieval times.

The Hall was incorporated as a college by Royal Charter in the middle of the 18th century, though by the mid 19th century it had fallen into decay.

Next door the village grocer's shop was formerly run by the noted local archaeologist Benjamin Harrison (1837- 1921), who was responsible for the discovery of numerous early flint tools in the vicinity

Now bypassed by the M20 motorway, half a mile away, it has been able to regain some semblance of its former tranquillity.

The Green Bank Hotel, on the south bank of the Penryn River, was built in 1785 to cash in on the trade brought to the town by the mail packets.

The dramatic greenstone pinnacle of Gull Rock, or Scovarn, dominates the entrance to the cove, which is now owned by the National Trust.

This friendly, unhygienic mix was replaced in 1927 by the present Council House, in an overpowering, municipal baroque style with a giant portico and towering dome.

Owned for centuries by the Aspinall family, Pendleton was an old village when the Domesday Book was compiled.

The latter was opened in 1928 by the actress Evelyn Laye. Although much-loved, it was demolished in 1965 and replaced by shops.

The latter was opened in 1928 by the actress Evelyn Laye. Although much-loved, it was demolished in 1965 and replaced by shops.

She remained in service until the 1960s, and in 1967 was bought for £600 by the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society.

The sign by the people on the footpath advertises Woods, Coal & Coke Merchants, later to become 'Punch' Mullard's builder's yard and presently, Spinningfield House flats.

Although this church was much restored by the Victorians, it contains many interesting features such as an early font, some old tiles, and monuments to the Stuart family who lived nearby.

The church seen behind the village is 13th-century; it was largely built of flint by the monks from nearby Radegund's Abbey, itself now just a ruin.

King Street still retains many 17th and 18th century buildings, despite attempts by the Luftwaffe to destroy them.

Traditionally the army had very strong links with the aristocracy and gentry, but by the early years of the 20th century the middle classes had gained a foothold.

Behind is the church of the Holy Trinity, rebuilt in 1869-70 by the Weymouth architectJohn Hicks.

By the time this picture was taken, the trees had gown to an enormous size and needed surgery.

The survival of so many timber buildings is a reminder that by the 17th and 18th centuries, the village's fortunes had declined.