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The practice of climbing the rock is now strictly forbidden, not only on grounds of safety but also to protect the landmark from erosion.

Porthleven's large harbour was built in 1811 to load copper and tin; it is an important haven on the exposed east shore of Mount's Bay.

Taken from high ground close to the Biskey Howe viewpoint, this scene includes tennis courts at the foot of the knoll.

The age-old tradition of pony rides on the sand is captured in this photograph of South Lancing beach. The nearby road has houses either side, which limits public access in places.

The nave of Tideswell church dates from the 14th century, and its size and standing give the building the air of a much larger church or even a cathedral.

St Andrew's Cross was part of old Plymouth, much of which was destroyed in succesive bombing raids by the German Luftwaffe during the last war.

Once again, having crossed the bridge, we are back in that area of Cheshire that was once part of Lancashire until the county boundary changes of 1974.

The rocks stand at the end of what was during World War Two the runway of RAF Harrowbeer, so called because of worries that 'RAF Yelverton' might sound too much like 'RAF Yeovilton' on the crackly

To the north of Borth lies Ynyslas, which consists of a fine series of sand dunes, many now protected as a National Nature Reserve.

Fairford was the birthplace of the 19th-century Christian reformer and hymn-writer John Keble, who would often walk along the banks of the River Coln seeking inspiration for his verse.

Partly visible on the left of this photograph is Oxford's Taylor Institute, dedicated to the study of modern languages at the University.

Over to the right is the unmistakable façade of the Sheldonian Theatre, designed by Christopher Wren and opened in 1669.

The magnificent sweep of York station dates from the completion of the Doncaster-Selby-York line. Opened in 1877, the station allowed through running of trains.

Beaminster is the 'Emminster' of Hardy's novel 'Tess of the D'Urbervilles'.

Cadgwith is one of Cornwall's prettiest fishing villages, and huddles between steep cliffs a few miles north of the Lizard. The beach is a clutter of boats and fishing paraphernalia.

Nelson’s column was not the first choice of monument to embellish Trafalgar Square - a Colonel Trench had proposed a great pyramid to dwarf St Paul’s.

'During the present century the town has considerably improved; its salubrious air and extensive beach on which there is a splendid walk of nearly two miles, having induced many families to make

Charles Towneley, the 'great collector' as he is sometimes known, had plans for the housing of his collection of classical antiquities at Towneley Hall.

Nestled in a fold of the Cotswolds, the neat village of Cornwell is one of a piece with the beautiful stone manor house just to the west, providing a unified design rare in Oxfordshire.

The expanse of harbour we see here is only a small part of this natural seaport.

Just visible on the right of the picture is Andover's 19th-century church of St Mary, built in the Early English style by a former headmaster of Winchester College and described as the best

The pool is an obvious source of enjoyment and pleasure for the mothers and children of the New Town in this summer scene.

A fine study of the Parliament buildings when they were only four years old. Stormont is situated about five miles to the east of Belfast.

The house on the right stands on the corner of Castle Street, a reminder that the town once had a Norman castle. Murphy televisions and radios are proudly advertised on the banner (left).