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It is the oldest building in Corby, parts of it dating to the 12th century. Built of local limestone, it faces what is a now a busy dual carriageway.

One mile south of Newlyn, Mousehole's medieval harbour drains completely at low water.

Beyond the still- functioning railway station, the lane reverts to its pre-railway name of Stoke Lane, and heads for the Trent between an avenue of fine Lombardy poplars.

Part of the hedge is now railings, but the row of Lombardy poplars survive, now more mature, and so does the plane tree (right).

Not only did New Brighton attract vast numbers of visitors from Liverpool and Lancashire, but also hawkers too.

Ogmore lies two miles to the south-west of Bridgend.

The eastern part of the village is more modern. Bramley Road to the south has an avenue of horse chestnut trees.

In this splendid picture we can see a number of half-timbered buildings, including Wyle Cop Store, Dale & Sons, and the Nag's Head.

For the mid 13th century, it represented a major feat of civil engineering that involved diverting the course of the River Frome from its ancient junction with the Avon.

This area was once part of the market place, which was established between 1066 and 1072 outside the outer bailey of the castle.

It was once said of Kington that 'if you passed through at any time other than on Market Day you would have seen the shops open, and the houses open, and a few persons walking about the

The distance between the building lines on Lord Street is 88 yards, which makes it much wider than either Union Street, Aberdeen, or the Headrow, Leeds.

During the period of the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary in May 1935, Southport magistrates contributed to the celebrations by allowing children under fourteen to see 'adult only' films.

Their display is spectacular, with hats, parasols, curtains and bolts of cloth tumbling out on to the pavement in a visual feast.

In this later view, we can see the Guildhall on the left side of the riverbank. As well as an underground passage opening right onto the water's edge, the Guildhall has two secret rooms.

Walmgate has been burned and bombarded with cannon fire, and there was an attempt to undermine it using gunpowder during the siege of York in 1644.

The heart of the city for 800 years, Briggate leads directly off the Leeds Bridge. A major redevelopment in 1870 brought many new shops and arcades to the thoroughfare.

The 17th-century Civil War put an end to this Norman stronghold of independence.

It was erected on the site of the old Mixed Cloth Hall, which was opened in 1756. By the early 18th century, enclosed Cloth Halls in other parts of the county were stealing business from Leeds.

The south bank was a popular location for hiring rowing boats, and the Bedford Rowing Club, founded in 1886, have their boat and club house to the left of the photographer.

It was erected on the site of the old Mixed Cloth Hall, which was opened in 1756. By the early 18th century, enclosed Cloth Halls in other parts of the county were stealing business from Leeds.

The castle was built in 1190 by the famous Bigod family, and was one of the first castles not to include a keep.

This shows the Market Square in the heart of the town. The south side of the square is dominated by the Georgian County Hall, whcihwas designed by Thomas Harris.

This captures a time when everyone shopped on his or her local high street, and out-of-town shopping was unheard of.