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Dominating the Market Place is this dignified bronze statue, erected in 1861, of Sir John Franklin, the arctic explorer, born in Spilsby in 1786.

Midhurst, where every style of architecture can be seen in perfect harmony, is possibly the most beautiful of all the medieval market towns in Sussex.

In 1839 the estate was sold to developers, but it was 1911 before it became part of Birmingham.

In the 16th century John Leland described King's Norton as 'a pretty uplandish town in Worcs ... good plenty of wood and pasture ...' The woods and pasture have gone, but some greenery remains.

It is one of the finest examples of its type.

Look at the depressing differences in the first building on the left, which has gained a coat of cement render and lost its original windows.

The foundation stone of the Tower was laid by Sir Matthew White-Ridley MP on 25 September 1891, and by April 1893 the metal construction had reached 168 feet.

The oldest part of this ancient hostelry is to the left. The parish boundaries meet here with those of Myerscough and Barton; indeed, one boundary cuts through the Roebuck's bowling green.

The parish church of St John the Baptist overlooks the town. This magnificent building dates from the 12th century, and the splendid tower was built in the early 15th century.

This thatched cottage stands between Bouncers Lane and Blacksmith's Lane, and is one of many half-timbered buildings in the village.

Already busy with turnpike traffic, the railway's arrival encouraged more hotels, such as the Royal Station Hotel at the bottom of the street.

A local architect, James Hibbert designed the building, which is a monumental interpretation of the classical style, the relief above the portico depicting figures of the Greek philosophers and teachers

It was then known as the George and Dragon, but re-christened the Assheton Arms following the elevation of the squire to Lord Clitheroe.

The warden points to one of the city's landmarks, possibly the Ashton Memorial on the opposite hillside.

A quieter resort than neighbouring Blackpool, Cleveleys attracted holidaymakers who were more inclined to stroll along the promenade or sit reading in the sheltered sea-front gardens.

Beneath the ancient oak are the 'fish stones', steps of a market cross on which monks from nearby Gresgarth displayed their catches for sale.

In the 18th century, fast flowing streams powered a variety of mills around the village, and many of its cottages date from this period, built to house an expanding work force.

A pleasant setting against a backdrop of wooded hills and a gentle coastline with wonderful views to the southern Lakes helped establish Silverdale as a quietly fashionable medicinal sea-bathing resort

Thanks to a railway station providing train services to London, Brockenhurst began to expand during the second half of the 19th century.

The village war memorial stands at the road junction (centre left), and on the right is the entrance to The Queens Head Hotel.

Horndean began as a result of the 18th-century turnpike road.

One of the highly successful Austin Minis is parked in the foreground.

Most of the permanent chalets were raised on piers, like this one where a young boy smiles for the camera. In 1953 the sea broke through the defences, causing great distress and some loss of life.

Although this is not the highest point in the county, the view from the top of the hill is superb in all directions.