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In November 1711 Lord Mohun fought a duel in Hyde Park against the Duke of Hamilton, in which both men were killed. It was not Mohun's first duel.

Now only a hamlet, this village was once well-known for the quarrying of Bethersden marble; apart from being used locally, it was used for interior work in both Canterbury and Rochester cathedrals, and

Another national figure was Dewsbury's only MP to become a Cabinet Minister. Walter Runciman, the Liberal MP, headed the Education Board in 1908 and was at the Board of Trade in 1914.

Situated between Hythe and Folkestone, Sandgate Castle was yet another of Henry VIII's fortifications; it was built with rounded bastions in the German style.

Despite its closeness to the sea, the open-air baths are a popular attraction, but the majority of patrons seem to prefer watching from the poolside or from deckchairs on the balcony above.

One of the county's earliest churches, it was founded in the 7th century and has several Saxon crosses, one carved with both pagan and Christian symbols.

This farming village is not far from Silkstone. Most of the cottages were built in stone from the Greenmoor Quarry.

Yet another ancient cross base is located at Mitton Green. So often, these were from the original market cross.

A few miles to the north of Chipping Campden lies Mickleton, a small town that displays both the limestone buildings of the Cotswolds and the traditional half-timbered style of the Vale.

Another Elizabeth, the Queen, stayed here soon afterwards.

He was also the first man ever to captain England at both cricket and rugby.

Spectators on both sides of the Gannel are enjoying the annual August regatta. How different the Gannel looks at full tide.

Both villages, which lie at the end of the Selsey peninsula, just a few miles from the historic cathedral city of Chichester, have long been associated with seaside holiday recreation.

Serving both a rural area round about, and hundreds of overseas ports by way of trade, Plymouth reached its mercantile heyday in Victorian times.

The statues flanking its main entrance steps portray mining and nautical navigation themes - both endeavours vital to the prosperity of the city and county.

W J Bacon's general store has awnings and a covered walkway to protect customers from both sun and shower. Notice the coat of arms above the corner of the street.

The crowded and busy pavements on both sides of the street, and the pedestrian crossing marked with belisha beacons in the middle of the photograph, show little indication of the enormous weight of motor

Looking in the opposite direction to No S23030 (page 79), we can see on the right-hand site of the street two of the 48 public houses that could be found in the town in 1889.

old-established drapers Lee & Clarke, then came the Public Benefit Boot & Shoe Co, Gaskell's the butchers, Hallett the jewellers (goldsmiths and silversmiths), Carter's Cafe and finally the awnings of Hodgkinsons, another

Both the Post Office, now Swan Cottage and Tudor Cottage date from the 17th century. The larger house with the dramatic jetty (centre) is Highbank, a medieval hall house.

The miniature railway at Cofton Wood was nearly as popular as the tea room, though one cannot help wondering if the adults in this picture are not just the teeniest bit embarrassed.

Two landmarks oppose one another on a busy route from the railway station.

Serving both a rural area round about, and hundreds of overseas ports by way of trade, Plymouth reached its mercantile heyday in Victorian times.

The ancient village of Lancing, now by-passed by the A27, is swallowed up by suburban sprawl which is continuous south to the sea.