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The Roman Foss Dyke canal fell out of use during Anglo-Saxon times, but was restored after the Norman Conquest to become one of the main outlets for the great medieval city’s wool and lead exports.

A final view of the Park with plenty of activity around the paddling pool, but with no one in it.

The long bridge over the wide Usk river separates Crickhowell from the neighbouring village of Llangattock.

Gutted by fire in 1966, and since reduced to a single- storey shell, the Rectory in Tyneham village was built in 1853 for Rev Nathaniel Bond of Creech Grange.

Following the closure of the post office and stores in March 2003, a community shop and post office opened in the barn of the Swan in December 2003.The single-decker bus is approaching another now

Each community was distinct, with its own sense of identity. The air here, once so dense with the smoke of the ironworks, is now crisp and clear.

Opened in 1948, the Hoover factory was built near the site of the Plymouth Ironworks.

Staverton Bridge has seen its fair share of incidents, especially in the form of floods; though less common than they were, these still occur.

Despite redevelopment, the facades of these buildings, which cluster around the medieval market place, remain recognisable today.

The Purfleet, with its low bridge, is an old tidal inlet of the Ouse. Here stands the exquisite Custom House of 1683, with its graceful classical-style facade.

The timber-framed Tudor House, one of the city's finest buildings, dates back to about 1500, and has hardly changed at all since this photograph was taken.

Hampshire's only commercial airport was once at the centre of a major controversy.

This church in Kensington High Street was foundd in the 12th century by the Abbot of Abingdon. It was rebuilt by the Victorians between 1869 and 1872 to Sir George Gilbert Scott's lavish design.

This view looks towards the town from the junction of Anstey Road, Normandy Street and Paper Mill Lane.

The building on the right with a hanging sign was the Bell Alehouse.

The freehold of the Butts was presented to the town by the Lord of the Manor is 1981.

He was using the name of Palmer, and it was not until he was imprisoned that his true identity was discovered.

The interior is unusual, being in the form of two naves, rather than nave and aisle.

At the turn of the century Wetherby was described in some tourist guides as 'a town of no interest'.

A tea-room has opened on the corner of Princess Street to cater for the increase in the population. The shops on the left have now made way for more modern blocks of shops and offices.

Our photographer is standing in Church Street.The early markets were held in this area of the town.The White Lion Hotel on the right is still there today, and so is W D Cunliffe the grocers and bakers.Three

There was also a tannery, sited well away from the cottages because of its smell.

More rooftops, a passing steam train (they were being replaced by diesel- powered locomotives at this time) and the sweep of the park express progress. The bandstand has arrived.

The attractive Trenance Gardens were developed in this sheltered valley which emerges near the head of the Gannel.