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This interesting study of old and new highlights the abstract lines of the various bridges - road, rail and foot - that span out from under the walls of Conwy Castle and illustrates perfectly the importance

Strangely devoid of motor traffic, this view of the Cheam Road captures a small group of adults and schoolboys waiting at the bus stop on the right for a 213, 408 or 470 bus to transport them westwards

Here was the Hospital of St Mary and St Lazarus of Jerusalem, founded by Robert de Mowbray in the mid-l2th century.

In 1951 the Borough of Swindon purchased Penhill Farm, which lay in the parish of Stratton St Margaret, just outside the borough boundary north of the town, for housing.

The tour starts with this excellent cameo shot which shows the heart and essence of Daventry, the Moot Hall, centre of local government during the 20th century, and the Burton Memorial, erected

With its imposing 160ft-high tower, Cromer church was erected in the reign of Henry IV and dedicated to St Peter and St Paul.

The estate has 700 acres of land, most of which belonged to the Countess Listowel, daughter of Admiral Windham.

Here was the Hospital of St Mary and St Lazarus of Jerusalem, founded by Robert de Mowbray in the mid-l2th century.

Rothley lies some five miles to the north of Leicester, and to the west of the busy A6.

Swindon - 'swine down' or 'pig hill' - is Wiltshire's largest settlement; it grew from the two villages of Old and New Swindon of about 2,000 inhabitants in 1900 to its present size of about

Standing on rising ground on the west bank of the River Gwendraeth, Kidwelly and its fortified town were founded by Roger, Bishop of Salisbury during the reign of Henry I.

This view shows the western end of East Street, with a closer look at the Town Hall clock-tower and cupola, and Colmer`s Hill forming the conical eminence in the distance (centre).

Low tide in the Basin of what was still generally known as Bridport Harbour. Sailing vessels are grounded on their keels. The prominent building is the George Hotel (left).

Situated just outside the Inner Ring Road on the north side of the city, St Margaret's, one of Leicestershire's fin- est mainly 15th-century churches, can hardly be said to be enhanced by its factory

The earliest reference to a church at Kingston tells of the crowning of Saxon kings and a Great Council taking place in the 9th century.

The Old Gang Mine, one of the oldest workings, is a few miles from here, and would have brought the miners to the warmth of the Punch Bowl Inn, which was built in 1638.

he downs are mostly of chalk, and otherwise of sandstone, and each has its own special flora.

Whilst the main fabric of the present building is known to date from the 16th century, there is internal evidence in the roof beams and fireplaces, and in the large use of timber on one of the

The bank of the river Deben. Just to the right of the sailing barge is Woodbridge tide mill, the later model of a tide mill which has stood here since the early 12th century.

Dittisham is one of the larger villages along the steeply wooded banks of the romantic Dart estuary. A foot ferry takes passengers across the river to Greenway, once the home of Dame Agatha Christie.

This view of Pangbourne shows the bridge over the River Pang, a tributary of the Thames.

A close-up view of the castle, which was built in Norman times and was in continuous use until this century. Note the superb lines of the yacht to the right of the picture.

The charm of the river is highlighted in this classic composition of moored boats, overhanging trees, and a perfectly-positioned swan - the ultimate vision of a lazy day spent away from traffic and stress

The second of the two major wars, the dead of which are commemorated in this memorial, would have still been fresh in the memories of the people sitting here. This scene remains unchanged today.