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The main change is that the large tree has been replaced by a pub sign, which now forms the centrepiece of a large round traffic island incorporating an attractive floral feature.

19th-century visitors wishing to get a good view of the town and castle were advised to climb the tower, known as Corrin's folly, on Corrin's Hill (485 ft).

The name of Aylesbury is known to everyone through its distinctive heavy breed of duck, which was developed in the 18th century for the London meat market.

When this picture was taken the fishing industry was no longer important, but according to a local historian of the time it had once provided work for something like 300 people, counting those employed

Fleetwood was founded in 1836 by Sir Peter Hesketh-Fleetwood, and laid out to the designs of Decimus Burton, who designed the North Euston Hotel, Queen's Terrace and both lighthouses.

On the right of the picture we have an example of twentieth century half-timber revival.

This couple passing the time of day, or maybe waiting for the ferry to take them across the river to Southwold, are on the bank of the River Blyth.

The panelled room is in one of the apartments that have been furnished as part of the museum. It shows urban life from the 16th to the 19th centuries.

Here we have a panoramic view of this industrial town. Note the extensive terraced housing typical of communities like this, which developed in the 19th century as industrial towns.

By the time this photograph was published, the popularity of boating had resulted in 'traffic regulations'! The chimney to the right is that of Park Shed on Leyland Road.

Seen here at low tide, where Friar's Fleet meets the London Road, the early 16th century Southgate is one of the few remaining sections of King's Lynn's town walls.

There are several waterfalls in the dell, most of them created by man-made weirs with races from them serving mills, some of which were linked with Healey Hall.

Lying between Mount Karrin and Slieav Managh, Sulby Glen was often referred to by the Victorians as 'the Manx Switzerland', though the compilers of the Baedecker Guides thought the place more reminiscent

Another view of Waterhead shows the Waterhead Hotel, built to serve the increasing numbers of tourists who were arriving by train at the lakeside station at Bowness, and catching a steamer up the lake

The level crossing gates are shut in anticipation of a train. The Woolmington Hotel is seen, built in the 1860s for Mr Woolmington, owner of the Cheap Street Brewery.

A tranquil scene from a vanished summer: ladies are punting on the meadow-fringed river.

A view of one of the three main streets in the little town, the others being English Street and Scottish Street.

Much of the credit for the success of Cheltenham Ladies' College must go to the indomitable headmistress Miss Dorothea Beale, who arrived at the college in 1858 and remained in charge until her death

These old buildings give a typical view of the village as it was then - and as it is today. Indeed, little has changed, save the re-routing of the main road that ran through the centre.

John Dunlop, a local lawyer, was one of the leading lights in the Clydeside temperance movement, founding the first society in the 1820s.

At the time of this photograph, these were known as the French Gardens; they are now known as the Rose Garden.

At the centre of this picture is a distinctive stone lamp standard given by Edward Simeon in 1804 'as a mark of affection to his native town'.

There seems to be ample room beneath the wide arches of Llanfoist Bridge, but when the Usk floods the waters have often risen to the top of them and flooded the Castle Meadows in the foreground.

Maiden Newton's mill is probably situated on the site of many earlier mill buildings. There are records of settlements here dating back to the Roman occupation.