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For the mid 13th century, it represented a major feat of civil engineering that involved diverting the course of the River Frome from its ancient junction with the Avon.

This area was once part of the market place, which was established between 1066 and 1072 outside the outer bailey of the castle.

It was once said of Kington that 'if you passed through at any time other than on Market Day you would have seen the shops open, and the houses open, and a few persons walking about the

The distance between the building lines on Lord Street is 88 yards, which makes it much wider than either Union Street, Aberdeen, or the Headrow, Leeds.

During the period of the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary in May 1935, Southport magistrates contributed to the celebrations by allowing children under fourteen to see 'adult only' films.

Their display is spectacular, with hats, parasols, curtains and bolts of cloth tumbling out on to the pavement in a visual feast.

In this later view, we can see the Guildhall on the left side of the riverbank. As well as an underground passage opening right onto the water's edge, the Guildhall has two secret rooms.

Walmgate has been burned and bombarded with cannon fire, and there was an attempt to undermine it using gunpowder during the siege of York in 1644.

The heart of the city for 800 years, Briggate leads directly off the Leeds Bridge. A major redevelopment in 1870 brought many new shops and arcades to the thoroughfare.

The 17th-century Civil War put an end to this Norman stronghold of independence.

It was erected on the site of the old Mixed Cloth Hall, which was opened in 1756. By the early 18th century, enclosed Cloth Halls in other parts of the county were stealing business from Leeds.

The south bank was a popular location for hiring rowing boats, and the Bedford Rowing Club, founded in 1886, have their boat and club house to the left of the photographer.

It was erected on the site of the old Mixed Cloth Hall, which was opened in 1756. By the early 18th century, enclosed Cloth Halls in other parts of the county were stealing business from Leeds.

The castle was built in 1190 by the famous Bigod family, and was one of the first castles not to include a keep.

This shows the Market Square in the heart of the town. The south side of the square is dominated by the Georgian County Hall, whcihwas designed by Thomas Harris.

This captures a time when everyone shopped on his or her local high street, and out-of-town shopping was unheard of.

In the foreground is a market where trippers could buy fresh fish off the local boats. On the right is the lifeboat station.

In the foreground is a market where trippers could buy fresh fish off the local boats. On the right is the lifeboat station.

This was one of the most important mining ports in the 19th century; the harbour was often packed with sailing vessels bringing coal from South Wales and returning with copper ores.

Here we have another view of the High Street before pedestrianisation.

At this time there were hopes of a truce in the intermittent warfare between the Normans and the Welsh. Instead, William callously massacred his guests and provoked acts of revenge.

The weatherboarded pair of buildings nearest the camera were once a pub called the Magpie & Horseshoes. The older section (with the bow windows) was built in 1577.

Some thirty years later, Bawdsey was to play a vital part in the defence of Britain. This is where the scientist Robert Watson-Watt developed radar.

Alfriston's much loved High Street and two of its famous hostelries are little changed today.