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Binbrook, on the side of a valley of the rolling western part of The Wolds north of Ludford, was once a prosperous small market town with two parish churches.

In 1798 Princess Amelia gave Worthing a genteel cachet, but coastal erosion (only cured by groynes) and early sewage problems probably prevented the town rivalling Brighton in popularity.

Crowds stroll along the pier, beside the original Pavilion, where the popular French conductor Jules Rivieres and his grand orchestra are playing.

The sign for the King's Head Inn is on the right of the picture, although the King's Head itself is in fact on the opposite side of the road standing next to the International Store.The old Town

Promotional material published about Redditch tells us that the existing town centre was `re-planned`, an innocuous-sounding word which, in this context, really means `destroyed`.

Since its official opening in Coronation year (1953) by Sir Noel Arkell, this area in the centre of the town has been known as Queens Park.

At 511ft, Cairn Top is the highest of the hills overlooking the town.

Bute Town (Drenewydd), on the top left-hand side, was modelled after a rural Cumbrian village.

Every spring the churchyard is full of golden daffodils, bringing visitors from far and near.

Sitting lofty and proud on the road to the famous dockyard, this majestic building, built in 1900, was once the centre of the town's administration until it moved to Strood during an amalgamation of Medway

The King's Arms (left) is a fine example of a coaching inn and former posting house.

Binbrook, on the side of a valley of the rolling western part of The Wolds north of Ludford, was once a prosperous small market town with two parish churches.

Elmwood church was built in 1859, and shared the open ground on that side of town with Queens College and The Institute for the Deaf, Dumb and Blind.

This kind of view is often found in this region - 19th-century terraces sprang up to house workers in the coal and iron industries - but Kenfig has a long history dating back to the Bronze and Iron

West of the town centre, Mill Street climbs uphill to West Street and remains little altered since the 1950s, although the bus stop has gone.

It was once owned by the Harris family, and, at various times housed employees such as the resident nurse and Cecil Wilkins, the chauffeur.

It is a nice sunny day; there are people about, and there is time for a leisurely chat, while some seem interested in the beach just out of shot.

It is still possible to sit here and watch the world go by today, although this open area once had buildings lining the street between the Market Hall and the Mitre.

The landing stage has been in use for over a hundred years and, together with the cafe and children's amusements, draws visitors year after year to this pastoral part of town.

This thoroughfare is a continuation of Westgate and Park Lane, and at 80 ft wide is 10 ft wider than Union Street, Aberdeen.

In their place emerged Exchange Buildings, the town's first block of shops.

Having completed the tour of Daventry town centre, we now look at some of the 20th-century housing and industrial development.

This view looks south to the old Town Hall, the building in the centre in the distance.

This photograph was taken from Windmill Hill, the only point in the town that is higher than the castle.