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Oscar was once a feature of the High Street as he lay outside Pascal Atkey's chandler's shop.

This is a comparatively modern scene in the High Street, showing two-way traffic and a variety of cars.

In the centre of the picture, in Water Street, is Priory Farm, which once belonged to Earls Colne Priory in Essex.

The Bon Marche on Bethcar Street was a large general department store, selling practically anything.

A view looking north along the High Street.

Here we have another view of Prince's Corner on the right, with a glimpse of the High Street beyond the pseudo-timbering of The King's Arms (now The Fallow and Firkin).

The old Roman road, Ermin Street, is a right turn off this roundabout. Coopers Hill looms in the distance, the site of the annual cheese-rolling races.

Between the mills are a number of ramshackle gazebos belonging to the High Street gardens, projecting out over the calm water and reflected in it.

This is the view south down the High Street from outside Beech Hurst, which is off to the left.

The long arm hanging over the pumps used to swing round to the vehicles waiting in the street. Imagine the road rage if there were such obstructions today.

This bustling street was once the home of the British press.The working day here ran for a full twenty-four hours, with printers and reporters crowding the bars day and night.

this Domesday village, now much consumed by the tentacles of Market Harborough's suburbs, with its large irregular green and attractive houses, some dating back to 1567 and 1664, and Stone House in main Street

This picture was taken from the junction with Bridge Street. Just getting into the picture on the right is the recently completed Becketts Bank.

Looking along the Broomielaw towards Clyde Street this picture gives us a good view of the railway bridge serving Central Station, whilst immediately behind it work is underway on rebuilding Glasgow Bridge

They were the Whalley to Manchester Road (1790), now Abbey Street; the Blackburn Road (1826-7); and the road to Burnley (1838).

Spanning the narrow street of this hilltop village, which rests high on the chalk uplands overlooking the River Nar, is this monumental arch, the ancient gateway to the castle, which lies in ruins close

Here we see Victorian street advertising at its best. Websters are offering to sole and heel men's boots for 2s 6d a pair; women's boots are somewhat cheaper at 1s 6d a pair.

Down the street stands Welton's church, dedicated to St Martin and distinguished by its square 14th-century tower. Inside is an ancient tub-shaped font, said to be Saxon.

It is a workaday street - the white railway bridge in the distance has now gone, along with the railway track.

Technology moves on apace as the tramway operating systems are rationalised — and electrical engineers, Kay & Co (right), open premises on Clifton Street.

Described in 1890 as a ‘handsome modern thoroughfare’, Corporation Street was the result of a massive redevelopment of 93 acres of slums.

From the vantage point of Magdalen College belfry we look westwards along the High Street towards some of the wondrous 'dreaming spires', including the 14th-century spire of St Mary's Church; to its right

Here we see a charming view of two donkey carts standing at the foot of Upper Madoc Street (now Arvon Avenue) with buildings stretching out far beyond to the rugged hills.

In 1685 Monmouth was declared king in its High Street. Taunton suffered much retribution for such rebellious activities.