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Until 1771, the North Gate of Oxford spanned the Cornmarket, adjacent to the tower of St Michael's Church. This was also the site of the Bocardo prison, where the Oxford martyrs were held.

This view from an upper window across Eastgate shows the north side of the minster with the back wall of the cloisters on the left.

The trees in the distance on the left mark its forecourt in this tranquil view looking north. The main change nowadays is the rather necessary addition of pavements

The view north up the village appears little changed today. To the left, Bartley`s is still selling flowers on the corner of Boxall Road.

A picnic party in a meadow in the hamlet of Loweswater are enjoying the splendid view north up Crummock Water.

Kendal Castle was built by the Normans to the east of the town, probably by Ivo de Tailbois, the first Lord of Kendal in the late 12th century, and it still commands good views to the north and south-east

Taken close to Junction station, this photograph shows the North Devon Infirmary, the white building below the church tower.

Local businessmen were also keen investors in the iron bridge, which opened markets to the north.

This view was taken looking north along the Broadway from the crossroads, showing the extent of the redevelopment carried out by the Onyx Property Investment Company over the two preceding decades and

The church and Clergy House lie closer to the river, while the village, completely unspoilt, runs north-south along higher ground.

The neo-Georgian North Thames Gas Board showroom is a bland intrusion.

Looking North-West This part of the village is known as Lower Wanborough, and lies 3 miles east of Swindon.

The east front of the chancel was demolished (perhaps explain- ing the new roof tiles on the right) and the north side of the tower was split almost to the ground.

The Dam is still the popular name for Clowne's reservoir at Harlesthorpe, north of the former coal-mining village.

Sheep safely graze on the village green in Danby, a pretty village on the northern edge of the North York Moors. Note the chapel on the left.

It is located on the slopes of Bradnor Hill, just to the north of Kington, with wonderful views in all directions even if the golfers in the picture seem to be ignoring them.

This photograph shows the footbridge connecting the Botanic Gardens to the north side of the River Kelvin.

The school later became the foundation for Salford University, which has grown into an integral part of north-west education.

Ripley lies a few miles to the north of Knaresborough. The parish church dates from the 14th century, but was rebuilt in the 1820s.

His estates included North Anston, Greasbrough, Wickersley, Ecclesfield, Laughton-en-le-Morthen and Mexborough.

Ripon is the farthest north a barge can travel without being removed from the water. This short, 2-mile canal was opened in 1773, and is an extension of the River Ure.

It is located on the slopes of Bradnor Hill, just to the north of Kington, with wonderful views in all directions even if the golfers in the picture seem to be ignoring them.

The large building is the North Euston Hotel, and to its right is the lower of Fleetwood's two lighthouses.

Street has displays of medals, uniforms and weapons, and models showing the battles that both this and other Yorkshire regiments fought in many parts of the world, including Egypt, Europe and the North-West