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For centuries, the repair of bridges and maintenance of roads was the responsibility of the parishes in which they were situated, though important crossing points were often maintained through a levy raised

The raised pavements on both sides of Cheam Road at this point are lined with substantial trees. Between those on the right is the south porch of Trinity Methodist Church.

The locks and docks at Eastham form the western end of the Manchester Ship Canal.

Originally known as Langley House, this was the home of Robert Henty, brother of G A Henty and of Lord Kindersley, Director of the Bank of England.

Commemorating those serving members of the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment who gave their lives during the First and Second World Wars, and from 1945 to 1958, the Memorial consists of a small rotunda

Every building in this photograph was built in the latter part of the reign of Queen Victoria, as the railway station of 1858/9 brought about the establishment of the village of Liss, sometimes called

At the end of the 19th century, this was a boom town for lead mining. High on the valley side, old workings can still be seen.

Washington is on the main London to Worthing Road at the foot of the Downs.

Set at the mouth of the River Conway, or Conwy, this mediaeval walled town with its famous castle, one of Edward I's 'iron ring' around Wales, is still remarkably self-contained.

The short battlemented tower adorns an attractive group of 18th- and 19th-century houses at the south-eastern end of the village.

Famous for its many antique shops, which line the broad High Street, Hungerford was given a fishing charter and a brass drinking-horn by John of Gaunt (the Duke of Lancaster), who granted fishing rights

The original core of the White Lion - to the left of the picture - is thought to date from the 15th century.

About half a mile south of the village of Blencow is the house known as Ennim Bank. The name derives from 'innam', meaning a piece of land which was enclosed or taken in.

The Village 1903 Just off the road between Lyminge and Hythe, this jettied timber-frame cottage stands at the approach to the 13th- century church.

The Augustinian Priory of St Mary and St Thomas the Martyr was founded c1200 by Robert fitz Richard (d1213).

Fishing and agriculture played an important part in the economy of the area, but it was the opening up of the Western Highlands to tourism that gave the town the boost it so desperately needed.

This was the site of many an execution and the location of the Porteous Riots in 1736. John Porteous was appointed captain of one of the companies employed to keep the peace.

This fine building shows a pleasing mix of different styles. On the left we can see medieval stonework and windows, whilst a Flemish influence seems apparent on the right of the building.

The interior contains many monuments to the Cary family of Torre Abbey, covering four centuries: there is a brass to Wilmota (died 1581), wife of George Cary; the tomb of George Cary (died 1758), who

The village takes its name from the river that flows through the valley and from the earls of the de Vere family. This photograph is typical of the type of rural scene to be found in Essex.

This part of Chatburn, leading to Downham, is reminiscent of the many stone villages hereabouts, which according to legend and tradition are steeped in witchcraft.

Here we have another view of a track in the forest. Here we might catch glimpses of fallow deer and even roe and red deer.

Hundreds of spectators line the Thames riverbank on Regatta Day in this late-Victorian photograph. There are also launches for hire and boats to let, as the sign advertises.

The City of London was defended by one of London's oldest and finest buildings, the Tower of London.