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The ancient barn on the right bears the date 1766, but this is the date of its rebuilding; its original construction date was much earlier.

The new A1 by-pass means that this village has become a quiet backwater, but signs of modern development can nowadays be seen - a housing estate has replaced the brick wall on the left.

Goodbody's Café was a popular spot, and indeed there is still a pub of that name on Mutley Plain.

The new stained glass window in the tower of St Andrew's, installed after the war, was designed by John Piper (who also designed the windows in the east end); it commemorates Nancy Astor and her husband

We are looking along Grosvenor Road towards the A26 to Tonbridge and London from the town centre at Five Ways, with Mount Ephraim Road on the left.

The village became a favourite with artists and holidaymakers alike; many of its red-roofed cottages were perched somewhat precariously on the cliffs. It is also known as Bay Town.

Those at Skegness included a 700-seater saloon cum concert hall, which was extended in 1898 with the addition of new refreshment rooms. Steamboat trips ran from a landing stage.

Four young children, seated on the bank of the Stour, are mirrored in the tranquil waters, while to their left, another adult resident stoops to fill a bucket.

Set at the centre of a generous open space adjoining The Parade, Webb's was the foremost hotel for Victorian travellers, and was built in 1833 to serve the coaching trade.

Many of the villagers celebrated by taking part in a play written by Sheila Yeger, the famous playwright. The tithe barn with its thatched roof dates from the 14th century.

The Spa can be seen on the left, but the familiar cliff paths had not been made at this time - it would have been more easily accessible from Royal Crescent, developed by George Hudson.

Half the pleasure of being on holiday oneself is watching others working, and it certainly was hard work for the fishermen off-loading their catch at the market.

The Wesleyan church on the right dates from 1844, and is typical of the big town chapels at that time.

Little Ann Village C1955 Ann or Anna was originally the name for the shining stream now known as the Pillhill Brook, a tributary of the River Anton.

She looks relaxed enough but the weight of the potatoes must be excruciating.

The central column is crowned by the figure of St George and the Dragon. Circular memorial plaques on either side on the wall commemorate both World Wars.

It was to Cardiff Castle that Robert Curthose, Duke of Normandy, was brought after his defeat at Tinchebrai in 1106, having made war on both William Rufus and Henry I.

In 1233 the town of Ludlow was given permission to build town walls. Originally there were seven town gates (four main and three postern). This is the southern gate, and the only one surviving today.

Sometimes a lot of change can take place in a very short time. Notice how the butcher's shop has obviously just been repainted. Mr Mason (?)

The fine embattled western tower of Holy Trinity houses a clock and one bell.

Well-designed bollards and street signs front a typical road-house at the junction of the Great North Road with the lesser east-west Elstree to Chipping Barnet Road.

Of the buildings behind the beach, three were public houses. The central building is the famous Sloop Inn, still operating today.

Matthew Wren (uncle of the more famous Christopher) was master here from 1625-34, and he was responsible for the chapel, which combines Perpendicular and classical styles.

The county boundary between Cambridgeshire and Norfolk actually runs along the middle of the river at this point, so the church is in Norfolk, while the pub is in Cambridgeshire!