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He received a lot of opposition to the building from the locals: as well as fearing they might end up with a white elephant on their hands, they were understandably concerned that construction would involve

Built in 1947, the Bristol Queen was considered to be the ultimate in paddle steamer design, and was never to be replaced.

Hundreds of houses in old Taunton were torn down during Victorian times and throughout the 20th century, particularly in the aftermath of the First World War.

She was provided with milk by two deer; when a huntsman came after them with dogs, he was struck down by God and died instantly.

The Six Ringers was built in 1913; over the past 35 years it has hardly changed except for new windows and a new front door.

The Old Mill 1914 'And laughs the immortal river still Under the mill, under the mill'. So wrote the poet Rupert Brooke about Grantchester's mill.

A scene that was once familiar in many villages up and down the country. Notice the petrol pump on the right.

This photographs shows the waterfall, and above that the T-rocker viaduct of the Lady Isabella.

Ward & Sons was established in 1868 and had probably been smiths and farriers until they resolved to concentrate on repairing vehicles and selling bicycles.

Ward & Sons was established in 1868 and had probably been smiths and farriers until they resolved to concentrate on repairing vehicles and selling bicycles.

This photograph shows the corner of High Street and Bridge Street. The Electricity Service Centre and the London Central Meat Company have been replaced by a beauty salon and a florist.

These awe-inspiring and formidable walls and gates were knocked down in 1934. At that time there were no conservation laws, and anything that was in the way of progress was destroyed.

Ahead in the curved early 19th-century building is Ralph Say & Son, outfitters and drapers - an older business, W T Calvert, general draper, has just closed down.

This lovely street, fringed with cobbles, leads down to the White Lion Inn and the old church, where the poet William Cowper, 'England's sweetest and most pious bard', was laid to rest.

Punting is and was a very popular pastime, and anyone, not only students, can hire a punt.

However, it would be over 50 years before the General Enclosure Act was passed in 1858, which would enable further parts of the Heath to be enclosed, and the skeletal structure of the town to

Helston Penrose Walk 1913 Penrose Walk runs from the bottom end of Coronation Park down to the Loe and follows its shore to Penrose.

Two farm carts make their way down the drive, which is lined on one side with fir trees and on the other with the battlemented brick wall which is generally believed to form part of the original garden

The old coaching inn, half way down Brook Street on the left, had the unusual name of the Farmer's Man. It has since closed, and is now called Farmers Man Cottage.

Regular cruises take enthusiasts down-river to see the famous avocets on the river's mud banks. These fisherfolk and boatmen share a rare idle moment in a busy day.

Regular cruises take enthusiasts down-river to see the famous avocets on the river's mud banks. These fisherfolk and boatmen share a rare idle moment in a busy day.

The streets are deserted, so everyone must be down at the beach enjoying the sun and sea breezes.

King Street still retains many 17th and 18th century buildings, despite attempts by the Luftwaffe to destroy them.

An extensive view down the valley of Great Langdale, with Harrison Stickle (2,403ft) and Gimmer Crag prominent on the skyline.