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In 1997 a statue of William Webb Ellis was unveiled by the rugby player Jeremy Guscott in front of the New Quad building.

This motor historian's delight contains many cars and vans typical of its date.

The slate-hung buildings are 11 and 13 High Street, two of the oldest in town.

The slate-hung buildings are 11 and 13 High Street, two of the oldest in town.

In medieval times the town also supported the Hospital of St John the Evangelist, founded in 1189 for a chaplain and twelve poor people.

Ranksborough, to the west of Langham, is the most famous of the Cottesmore hunt coverts, looking out over the choicest pastures and flying-fences.

This has led many to believe that this is the house from which Charles II so famously escaped after the Battle of Worcester, running out of the back door as his pursuers came in at the front.

This photograph (and D69029) show the impact of 1960s development and the architectural mores that governed the town.

Outdoor swimming pools were a feature of the concern for health and fitness in the 1930s.

The small village based around the manor of Rossington was enlarged to its west side once coal reserves had been found.

The dramatic 150 ft spire of this church dedicated to St Mary soars over the Tenby rooftops, and is reputedly the largest parish church in Wales.

The new village was in fact one long terraced row featuring an arcaded ground floor; this was a reflection of Sir Charles Monck's taste for things Italian.

This village was the hop picking 'capital' of Kent. At one time, every September hordes of workers with their families would arrive and camp out for the season.

The Manor of Stone was not mentioned in the Domesday Book, though it was given by William the Conqueror to one Erasmus de Walton. His family held it until the reign of Henry I.

In 1846 the Shropshire Union Canal Co was formed by the amalgamation of several companies.

On the canal near Bratch Locks. The canal is narrow; the maximum dimensions for watercraft are 70ft x 7ft x 3ft draught, with headroom of just 7ft, 6in.

In 1800, shortly after the roof of Chelmsford's future cathedral had collapsed, the tower of All Saints', Writtle, followed suit.

Subsequently it became part of the School of Art and Technology (currently Anglia Polytechnic University).

Here we see part of the amusement park again. It was known for many years as Peter Pan's Playground and lies to the west of the pier, close to the place where the previous photographs were taken.

This medieval port stands at the head of the Camel estuary. Sailing ships from Bristol once plied up and down its channel and berthed at the town wharves.

In 1910 the Mayor announced from the Guildhall steps that as a mark of respect for the late King Edward VII the Furry Dance was to be postponed.

Most rationing had ended by now, but you still needed sweet coupons to spend your sixpence or shilling pocket money at this thatched Post Office and general stores.

In the early 19th century the town had a population of around 1,100. The poor were reasonably well cared for.

The importance of Salisbury to the military establishment after the war can be seen in this picture of Fish Row, just behind the Guildhall.