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Parking was not a problem in 1923. Notice the pitched paving in front of Parade House (left), where stones are embedded between 6in and 18in deep, a method used in the county.

A charming village scene that has scarcely changed at all in over 30 years.The old war-time nissen hut, at one time such a familiar sight in the British countryside, has gone, replaced by a car park

An interesting view from the south bank of the Thames looking east, before Christchurch Meadows on the left were made into a riverside park, and, more significantly, before Reading Bridge was built

An Austin A35 and a Morris Minor are parked outside the Devonshire Arms public house in the centre of the village.

The statue of King Alfred, erected in 1877, looks down on a car park taken over every Wednesday and Saturday by market stalls.

It is interesting to note that the old market place was being overtaken by cars as early as 1950, and parking was obviously already a problem.

On the extreme right, the Green Man pub sign advertises its car park facilities, with Dunfold's bakery and Hodges the draper's and outfitter's shop just beyond.

The Shepherd's Inn to the right is little changed today, though its car park has been extended to cater for the increase in motor traffic.

Further along Park Street we find Lower Gordon Road; the Post Office, run by a Mr H L Love, is on the corner. The premises have since been converted into a private house.

Parked cars fill the cobbled square at Grassington, the pretty Wharfedale village whose wealth was founded on lead mining in the nearby limestone hills.

On the pier there is an amusement park, with the Big Dipper taking pride of place.

Here we see a large caravan park, very popular at this time.

This handsome terrace of Victorian houses, built in distinctive white 'Pease' brick overlook the Coronation Park.

One Tree Hill and Westley Heights were together designated Langdon Hills Country Park in 1973.

Apart from the ladies with the perambulator, Roberts Park appears to be deserted. It might have been a requirement that the Frith cameraman take the picture with as few people as possible in it.

A wonderful view through the park. From here we can visit Spa Road, Brunswick Road and Christchurch.

Apart from the ladies with the perambulator, Roberts Park appears to be deserted. It might have been a requirement that the Frith cameraman take the picture with as few people as possible in it.

The origin of many of Ockham's mid 19th-century buildings can be traced to William, first Earl Lovelace, who lived at Ockham Park.

Fading into the distance is the high ground of Thorndon Park.

This view is taken from the Elizabeth Street end of the park, and looks north towards the Everard Arms (facing the pathway) and Forest Gate Road.

Lying just outside the eastern edge of Stewart Park, The Grove represents one of the most exclusive local neighbourhoods, but more houses have been built since this view was taken, and traffic restrictions

The refreshment hut has now been overtaken by a more substantial establishment, which offers outside seating and car parking on the beach.

Looking down across the recreational park leads the eyeline to the scarred skyline with menacing stratus clouds building up.

As we have seen even the smallest colliery village wherever it may be in the Rhondda Valleys has its own park. This one looks more suited to the youngsters of the area with its swings and slide.