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It is sad that the massive flint walls that were excavated in 1913 have, through archaeological excavations, ceased to exist.

It is sad that the massive flint walls that were excavated in 1913 have, through archaeological excavations, ceased to exist.

One of these very similar views shows the town on a bright summer day with the road thronged with vehicles and the pavements, benches and sea wall busy with visitors enjoying the Cheshire sunshine and

Enamelled metal advertising signs, much sought after as collector's items these days, abound on the walls of this little village shop.

Note the walled garden in the centre of the picture complete with lean-to

Bathing machines are lined up near the sea wall. They would be towed down to the sea, possibly by the horse in the picture.

There is a large entrance arch on the right, before the weather-boarded wall, leading to a charming walled garden; it has recently been planted with the plants that would have been there in Tudor times

This view of the deserted village square shows the castle in the distance and Ye Old White Hart Inn, the white-walled building on the right.

The Bishops' Palace building was almost certainly attached to the inside of the curtilage wall; the bishops' tower has long been named by locals 'Coverdale's Tower'.

The south-west wall is being renovated at the time of writing. The present remains were built in the decorated style between 1270 and 1301.

The north wall of the church and the choir vestry, which was added in 1907.

The cathedral precinct wall is on the left, and Great Hospital, founded in 1249 and with St Helen's Church attached to the Infirmary Hall, is opposite.

The railway tracks and trucks can be seen above the harbour wall, behind the boats.

This fine study of the castle shows the vast curtain wall and the medieval Castle Keep. It was built by Henry II and is the main residential building.

In 1938 the gatehouse was turned into a traffic island when the wall at the right in photo-

Seen here at low tide, where Friar's Fleet meets the London Road, the early 16th century Southgate is one of the few remaining sections of King's Lynn's town walls.

Howth harbour, looking from the west pier to the east harbour wall, with the promontory visible on the left. A beautifully proportioned schooner lies anchored just inside the harbour.

Here we have a good view of the beach, sea wall and the grassed-over area where trippers could sit and relax. Beyond are the Esplanade shops and cafes.

To the left we can see the village school with its walled playground.

It shows the little harbour wall and a rather full rowing boat setting out on an excursion.

Granite cottages and walled gardens line this quiet lane leading invitingly to the church tower beyond. A lucky wee lad on a granite step has managed to get into the picture.

The name of the street harks back to the days of the medieval walled town. The gate itself was demolished in 1781.

The west wall of the south transept is interesting, as it features Gothic hollow- walling in the middle storey.

Here we see the white-washed walls of the Willington Hotel. Willington is today overshadowed by the massive cooling towers of the huge power station to the east of the village.