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The posters on the wall advertise 'Pinders Big Zoo Circus', a flower show at nearby Helsby, and a British Legion 'Flower and Vegetable Show and Gala'.

This photograph shows the western end of the Square. There are few genuinely old buildings in Nantwich, because most were destroyed in a severe fire during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Built in 1956-61 to accomodate the enormous increase in road traffic, the roadway hangs from a single steel arch, the top of which is 306 feet above the high-watermark level.

Now, houses occupy the slope in front of the camera. On the left we can see the long, steeply pitched roof of the Methodist church on Kents Bank Road.

The plaque in the centre of Hazelwood Terrace bears the date 1889. The house at the right has a sign for W A Tattersall, a coal merchant.

The Savoy Café is on the right, and further down hill across the road Mazda lamps are for sale close to the inn sign.

The parish church of St Laurence is originally 12th-century with a 13th-century chancel.

Corringham was a small, remote village before the coming of the oil-refineries: the petrol-station sign in the distance says it all. This parade was built in 1929.

The handsome triple-arched gateway, with its classical screen and groups of Ionic columns, was intended originally to create a noble approach to the Park from Buckingham Palace.

Founded by Henry VII's mother, Margaret Beaufort (as was St John's), the impressive gateway depicts her coat of arms, with a statue of her above.

Our cameraman was standing quite close to the excitement of this riverside party, organised by Eton College. This celebration marks the monarch's official birthday, and has been held for centuries.

The view looks from Martin`s Hill across the valley of the Ravensbourne River. Ahead we can see the pumping station chimney.

Development spread beyond the immediate area of the town to Bradda West and Bradda East; many of the houses in this picture have been built since picture No 47241 was taken in 1901 (page 113).

In Cheap Street is the Conduit, originally situated in the cloisters of Sherborne Abbey and used as a washing house, or lavatorium.

Founded in 1079 and consecrated in 1093, Winchester Cathedral has a vast number of treasures stored within it. Many distinguished figures lie buried here - among them Jane Austen and Izaak Walton.

Morris's building, on the left, has boldly rounded eaves closers and moulded brick strings of better quality Victorian work.

Hothfield lies close to a branch of the River?stour. Here we see a peaceful drive through a beautiful landscape of green commons and mature pines.

This view, taken from the station, shows the town and Cadair Idris, the River Wnion, the famous 17th-century bridge and tollhouse, and the tower of St Mary's church.

When this picture of the High Street was taken, there would be plenty of outlets from which it was possible to buy tobacco products.

A spa was opened in Hockley in the early years of the 19th century and for some years was very successful, with many visitors coming to take the health-giving waters.

This small village sits between the sea and fields of bright lavender. At Caley Mill there is a lavender water distillery, and in late summer the fields shimmer with a deep blue.

Here we have a tale of two breweries: the Devenish Brewery (a Cornish concern despite its name) fell victim to recession in the 1980s, while the St Austell Brewery flourishes still, long after its founding

Ferry Lane, on the so-called Pilgrims' Way, runs down to the River Wey and the site of the former ferry, which was inaugurated prior to 1377.

A final view of Woking and its parades of shops, this time on the Chobham Road. There seem few customers out and about, and the only traffic on the road is to be seen in the far distance.