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There are many fine buildings in this north-western corner of Worcestershire, such as Court of Hill, near Tenbury Wells.

The claiming of ships as the spoils of war was not confined to pirate adventurers like Drake and Raleigh: the predatory motor boat (centre left) looks suspiciously like a World War II German

St Mary's churchyard in Gisburn contains an unusual headstone, that of Jenny Preston, showing a witch with her cauldron.

Below Acle bridge a provisioner brings supplies of fruit, vegetables, milk (in churns) and other essentials to holidaymakers and people living on houseboats such as this one on the right.

Bundles of Norfolk reed lie stacked at the edge of Ranworth staithe awaiting collection by thatchers. The Maltsters Inn can be seen across the road.

Herbert also went on to be made Knight of the Garter in 1462.

The simple delights of a seaside holiday are all on view.

Boats are drawn up on the beach under the walls of the fishing township, and their nets are drying on the rails beside the slipways.

On the eve of the Great War the decision was taken to use Southport's refuse as infill for the Lagoon.

A mixture of schooners, brigantines and spritsail barges lie to warps in the outer harbour.

Queen Anne established the famous racecourse in 1711, though the meetings only became popular when the Duke of Cumberland, the first member of the Royal Family elected to the Jockey Club, revived them

As is customary in medieval great churches, the choir stalls occupy the first bays of the nave.

Until 1878 all but three of the bridges over the Thames were owned by private companies who levelled tolls on foot passengers.

The tower has provided a daunting welcome to generations of potential pupils. Although appearing to be medieval, it was designed by Sir Thomas Jackson in 1815.

Weare Giffard marks the head of the tidal estuary of the Torridge.

Three pairs of stones were driven by a water wheel, and produced 100 sacks of flour a week in 1869. The bridge over the Avon was built in 1893.

Beyond Torquay harbour is the fine sweep of Torbay. In Nelson's day the entire British fleet could anchor within the sheltering arms of the bay.

A marvellously posed picture of the Ruxley watersplash, at Ewell on the Hogsmill River. It was situated in Ruxley Lane, now the B284.

St Mary's Parish Church c1960 The 15th-century stone tower of this Perpendicular church situated in the heart of the old village, with its 17th- century cupola on the stair turret, was heavily

The early Tudor gateway of St John's College is richly decorated with the arms of its founder, Lady Margaret Beaufort.

The age of popular motoring led to increased numbers of tourists coming to Cheltenham.

Following the Dissolution of the Monastries, it was acquired by the Crown before becoming part of Pembroke College. Its members worshipped here until the college built its own chapel in 1732.

The imposing Jubilee statue of Queen Victoria dominates Abingdon's Market Place.

St Mary's church is the focus of this ancient little town, which is built almost exclusively from Cotswold stone. The church tower houses a peal of twelve bells.