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The amenities now included a concert pavilion (at the pier head on the left), a bank kiosk and a Moorish pavilion (in the centre of the picture).

Barker's timber yard occupies the low range of buildings on the right. Further up the street the Hermitage cinema with its imposing entrance, is still open for business.

An early photograph of the crosses before restoration had taken place, as seen in 67326, page 98.

In September 1909 the 7623yds long Rivelin Tunnel was completed at a cost of £150,000.

This shows a packed beach with striped umbrellas marking the variety of stalls. These sold everything from teas and soft drinks to shellfish and souvenirs.

Urmston is noted for being the birthplace in 1708 of John Collier, Lancashire's first dialect poet.

It was of no practical use, having been built purely as an attraction for Edwardian visitors.

The river still runs through the centre of Peterborough, but the old railway warehouses on the left are no more, and the rowing boats for hire on the extreme right have gone the same way.

Until this date, the Master's House had been part of the Abbey Lady Chapel (see photographs S112073 and 19664). The castellated extension was added in the early 1880s.

Looking east, we see on the left the businesses of W Warr & Son, hairdressing and chiropody, and Pedley & White, drapers and outfitters. In the distance is Greenham's butchers.

The 15-acre Drayton Manor park and zoo is close by; the village of Drayton Bassett is to the southwest.

St Mary's, standing on Bury Hill, can be seen from most parts of the town. The fine brick-faced buildings on the right are Frank Bailey's garage, with a repairs workshop behind.

bridge still stands next to the ford, and although often called a packhorse bridge, it was probably built to allow the priors to travel between St Stephens and St Thomas; hence its more correct name of

On the other side of the Square, International Stores' building was taken over by Curry's and now stands empty, and the premises next door, once Harwood's Footwear, is now Somerfield, a company that did

bridge still stands next to the ford, and although often called a packhorse bridge, it was probably built to allow the priors to travel between St Stephens and St Thomas; hence its more correct name of

Its near-replica replacement at least provides a reminder of this important building.

Partially hidden behind C&A is the Georgian edifice of Holy Trinity church, completed in 1727. It was designed by Halfpenny, with a later 1839 tower and square spire by Chantrell.

The South Pier, which forms the southern part of the harbour, and from where this picture was taken, was a popular stroll for holidaymakers.

In the distance is a lookout tower, one of two. While there are recreational activities available on the beach, it is very much a working one, evidenced by the yawls on the shingle.

Dedicated to St Barbara, patron saint of warriors, it is open to the public, and was built in 1901. The stained glass windows display regimental badges.

The Portland stone bridge, built in 1813, carries the main road from Poole to Wimborne on the far bank of the River Stour.

The two boys are posing at the south end of Highbridge Road near the junction with Belle Vue Road.

Budleigh Golf Club was created on what had been common land on the cliffs to the west of the town, and is now known as East Devon Golf Club.

By the beginning of the 20th century, North Berwick was beginning to rival St Andrews.