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Beauchief Abbey lies four miles south of Sheffield. The abbey was founded in 1175; all that now remains is the west tower.

The view of teh back garden across the moat, the Georgian chapel on the left and the Malt House on the right.

Skinningrove has long been popular with fishermen and in this delightful view we see a group of fishing boats and the jetty.

Here we see newer housing in a location on top of the Downs, amongst gorse bushes. Wooden sheds stand in the gardens.

A close-up of St Peter's Church, which dates from Norman times, although it is mostly medieval. In the foreground is a stair-turret to the rood-loft.

Looking across the River Medway to the tower of All Saints' Church. The church originally had a spire, but this was struck by lightning and destroyed in 1730.

Seen here nearly sixty years after photograph No 41268, this close-up reveals the delicate trellis work which makes the bridge such an attractive feature of the town.

Note the pots on the table, all of the same design - was this an early 'production line'?

It comprised 775 acres, including woodlands, lakes and a manor house, part of which was turned into refreshment rooms.

In the distance is the parish church of St Wilfred's, which is noted for its Norse hog-back gravestones and a Norse font dating from the 11th century.

We must be seeing almost the entire population of this hamlet, as we look towards Wadebridge. Two boys on the left seem to be deliberately avoiding the camera.

Hidden in woodland near Stroud, Bussage acquired fame in the 20th century as the home and workshop of the renowned glass engraver and stained glass artist Michael Dinkel.

The impressive profile of Huntcliffe has been much loved by generations. Here two holidaymakers contemplate its mystical power, sitting on a rock, dangling their feet into the water.

Another view of this fine building, as it was when it was still covered with climbing vegetation. The two-storey porch probably dates from the late 14th century.

In the centre background, partially hidden by trees, is the Hitherlea; the Hotspur Hotel is on the left hand side of the picture, but it is totally obscured.

By this date the town had a population of around 2,700. The parish church was designed by G H Street.

An excited group of passengers look forward to their journey on Lakeside Miniature Railway, the engine being named 'Prince Charles'.

Burton's can be seen in the middle of this photograph, the white building by the white van and delivery lorry.

This Catholic school was established in Grove Road, close to the new Catholic Church on the corner of Nightingale Road.

The lack of traffic strikes us today as remarkable, and the trolleybus emphasises that this picture was taken in an era now long gone.

The 20th century's reliance on oil products provided for a profitable industry. This imposing suite of offices was built for the Esso Petroleum Company.

The walk features heavily in the annual illuminations; many of the set pieces are erected along it.

A few sailing fishing boats remain in the harbour at this date, while two fishermen display part of their catch on the quay.

An excellent close-up of the navvies building the tramlines round the Steine. The photographer has caught to perfection the hard labour required.