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Christchurch stands on two rivers, the Stour and the Avon. The town gets its old name of Twyneham from the Anglo-Saxon, meaning 'the town between two rivers'.

The mill pond at Ickham, on the east bank of the Little Stour, is crossed by this seemingly fragile footbridge whose supporting piles serve as a useful trap for waterweeds and other detritus before the

Here we have a close view of Mr Evans' builder's and ironmonger's shop built on to the old tower, which was constructed in the 14th century.

This view shows Bridge Street on the north bank of the Kennet and Avon canal.

The village's name derives from a long bank along the river Ouse, on the right of the photograph, defending the low-lying land from flooding.

All the classic ingredients of a large village are seen in this photograph.

The Exe estuary around Topsham is one of the finest places in Britain for birdwatching. Regular cruises take enthusiasts down-river to see the famous avocets on the river's mud banks.

The Exe estuary around Topsham is one of the finest places in Britain for birdwatching. Regular cruises take enthusiasts down-river to see the famous avocets on the river's mud banks.

The medieval bridge over the River Ouse was started in 1332 to connect Huntingdon with Godmanchester, and the respective authorities paid for three arches - note the different styles - with the builders

St Giles' church is reputed to be the second oldest church in the city after the cathedral.

The town is changing, and Barclays Bank has replaced the London and Provincial, while Smiths Garage provides petrol from a pump.

Until the 1950s Middle Mill Weir occupied the centre of this view, but the bridge over the weir remains as an important pedestrian link to the sportsfields and parks on the north bank of the River.

William the Conqueror crossed the river here in 1066. On the left of the picture is the long 900-ft bridge of sixteen arches, and on the opposite bank is the Town Arms.

Beyond the hump-backed 15th-century bridge over the River Darent, and the adjoining ford, is a picturesque Tudor house and a line of cottages looking out onto the grassy banks.

This view, taken from St John's Church across Cathedral Square, shows the Canadian Government offices next door to the Capital and Counties Bank, St Nicholas' Gate, the print works, a toy

On the left is the sombre but reassuringly secure frontage of the Capital and Counties Bank.

On the left is the sombre but reassuringly secure frontage of the Capital and Counties Bank.

Shepshed used to be heavily involved in hosiery and knitwear, and the town still has links with its original industries.

Avon Castle, on the opposite bank of the river from Ringwood, is an area that has become increasingly built-up and urbanised since this photograph of a country gentleman's home was taken in the last full

Upton-on-Severn is a pleasant country town on the right bank of the Severn, some ten miles south of Worcester.

Apart from the clothes that these three youngsters are wearing on the beach, little has changed here.

A wide range of architectural periods is represented in Astwood Bank, though Victorian buildings are particularly numerous.

Three children, who have possibly been out gathering some of the autumnal hedgerow harvest in this bountiful part of the country, stand at one side of the sunken lane.

All those families moving into Astwood Bank's new houses in the 1960s needed facilities, and the community does have a fair range. The park seems to have been popular then, but is less so today.