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A trip on the river is an unforgettable experience; the Granta bustles with punts and skiffs against a backdrop of green fields and leafy trees.

The beautiful landscape and the tranquillity indicated in this view give us the reason why William de Lacy chose to renounce the world and live a life of contemplation here in c1100.

The cars rattled and juddered around the circuit, and on hot days there was always the pervading smell of burning oil.

Carisbrooke's dramatic castle, rich in history, made the town a popular tourist attraction with early visitors, including the poet Tennyson, who may have incorporated aspects of the castle into

A tranquil scene on the River Medway, looking towards the magnificent All Saints, Maidstone's parish church, dating from 1395.

Seen from the bridge, most of these buildings survive as cafes, gift shops, and the like. The prominent semi-circular gable on the right in the distance is the famous Roy's Stores.

Looking down towards St Andrew's Street, with First Court, the oldest part of Christ's College, in the distance. The Capital and Counties bank (now Lloyd's) and Post Office are in the foreground.

Piloting, pilchards, piracy and privateering - anything nautical could provide a living for the seafarers of Polruan.

The pier had something for everyone: for a shilling, one could have a session of 'Character Reading: Head, Face & Hand'.

Winchester has always been an important centre for military training; much of the countryside round and about is used for tactical exercises.

The town clock, which has a statue of Queen Anne in a niche behind, was presented to the city after a royal visit in 1713. The building behind is the old Guildhall.

Despite some modern buildings, Castle Morton is a village of great charm. Its ancient Common is still a good place for a wander as you admire the Malverns a few miles away.

Burgage Street, once the main street of Prestbury, is thought to be where the annual fair and the weekly market were held - they originated from a charter granted in the 13th century.

The village of Theydon Bois Green has existed since the 18th century; it constituted the parish's only real settlement.

East Mill stood on the north side of East Road and was powered by the River Asker. This view, dating from 1904, looks eastwards from the north bank and duplicates picture 43865.

The creation of an official long-distance footpath along the Dorset coastline has brought many walkers to Burton Bradstock.

This view looks towards the Gloirette; on the left can be seen the main building. In this picture, the magnificent location of the Castle, surrounded by its enchanting lake, is clearly seen.

Not far away is Slaughter Gate, where King Edmund Ironside routed the retreating Danish army of King Canute.

The High Street remains the main entranceway to the older part of St Ives, and is an important shopping street.

At this time Ormskirk was a busy little town of around 6,500 people. On market days the favourite places for a tip- ple were the Wheatsheaf, the Talbot and the King's Arms.

The Albany was the only temperance hotel in Sheffield to be mentioned alongside the likes of the Royal Victoria (rooms from 3s 6d, dinner 5s), the Midland, the Talbot and the Wharncliffe.

Once the bridge opened the transporter, which was one of only three in the country, was decommissioned.

There are some old paintings of the 14th-century bridge at Potter Heigham, which was a favourite subject with artists. This hotel serves the tourists who come to this popular boating centre.

We are looking across the river Wensum, past the ancient Pull's Ferry named after a 19th-century ferryman; the cathedral and its precincts belie the industrial nature of late 19th-century Norwich.