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In the past there was a bustling livestock market and three annual fairs; the town was then known as Market Harling. It was already famous for the manufacture of linen and cloth.

The route now heads eastwards to Winchelsea, which is a mile inland and might be considered an impostor in this chapter, rather like Rye.

The picturesque cliffs, coves, glens and wooded scenery that surround Hastings appealed to the Romantic tastes of the years after 1800.

Hall Walk on the Bodinnick side provides a fine view down the harbour to the open sea, with the town on the right.

In the days of horse-drawn travel, Tewkesbury was an important coaching town.

The Cotswold rivers of Coln and Leach join the Thames here, and the town is much influenced by them.

Skirts and hair were shorter than ever before in the new decade! A two hour horse-drawn carriage ride for four people cost two shillings (10p).

North Walsham has a long history as a weaving town producing a lightweight cloth; there were also foundries here manufacturing farming machinery and implements, which were sold all over the area from farming

The ancient town of Totnes was once second only to Exeter as a prosperous merchants' town, but declined in importance in the 19th century. This view shows a lower view of the High Street.

Newhaven developed as the 'new town' after the River Ouse shifted its mouth in 1579. The mouth was stabilised in 1733, and there were great plans for the port.

This unidentified ford is possibly located where the A55 expressway now passes the town. The water level seems very low, which is fortunate for the lady wearing the long skirts.

In addition to pure air, Weston has an unlimited supply of pure water from a never-failing spring, owned by the town, which is said to have its source in the Mendip range of hills.

Church Town in the parish of North Meols had long had a tradition of sea-bathing, associated with a couple of local festivals known as Big and Little Bathing Sundays, when the natives took to the waters

Fleur-de-Lys, the timber-framed building, is one of Hailsham's most interesting and oldest buildings.

The Royal Engineers warned that dangers remained but town traders eagerly declared the town safe.

The Town Hall and the First World War memorial are important focal points. A weighbridge plate can be seen between the two.

Fore Street and the triangular medieval market place are the heart of the town: here we see the south side, behind the Market House's stand of horse-drawn cabs.

The Corporation kept the right to choose the two MPs for the town until 1640. It remained an oligarchy until 1835 when a major reform allowed it to be elected by some of the townspeople.

After ten years of neglect the Paines' brewery site has been redeveloped in a mixed housing and business scheme. This began in 1998 and was completed in 2001.

Cycling became a very popular way for many people to leave the workaday world behind and go out into the countryside. Reid's offered a wide choice at modest and affordable prices.

Edwin Chadwick was in charge of the government campaign to sanitize towns and cities by cleaning up the water supply and trying to improve the habits of the growing populace.

This town contains as many historic features as any small town in England. It has a large Norman Castle, and extensive remains of a medieval Cluniac priory.

Although the bridge which spanned the entrance to Marlowes was dirty and shabby, over 500 people watched it being demolished at midnight on 6 July 1960.

Although the bridge which spanned the entrance to Marlowes was dirty and shabby, over 500 people watched it being demolished at midnight on 6 July 1960.