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This one was number 24 of 103 built along the south coast in the early 1800s as a defence against a possible invasion by Napoleon. It has been restored and opened to the public.

There used to be several of these improbably-balanced natural rock formations on the moor.

This harpist has attracted a crowd in one of the residential streets off nearby Gray's Inn Road.

It is a sad fact that most have now disappeared, but some survive on the edge of the town centre. Note the rustic porch and traditional picket fence.

The church, partly medieval with some rebuilding over the centuries, dominates what was a busy three days a week market square surrounded by Georgian frontages, and the banks of the river Avon.

The war memorial, on the other hand, occupies the site of a horse-trough and a urinal.

It would appear that there is a queue of people waiting to buy tickets for a ride on the pleasure boat. Notice, just beyond them, the spiral staircase leading onto the bridge.

By the 1960s, the increase in motor cars started to cause problems in the narrow streets of Kidderminster, though the dreaded yellow lines had yet to appear.

Fishing boats, still all sailing craft at this date, are moored in the shelter of the two piers.

A few small boats can be launched from trolleys at the slipway beside the beach shop and Cove Café, which satisfy the needs of the holidaymakers.

Horner Water winds through a steep, densely- wooded vale, which lies below the abrupt northern slopes of Dunkery Hill, Somerset's highest point.

The forework is a high tower which extends into the moat and dates from the remodelling of the castle by James IV and James V.

The town and castle sit on a cliff of very soft sandstone.

The Hayride, which takes place in Walkington on the third Sunday in June, began after the Second World War.

This view of the pool was taken from Knap Point. In the background are Bindles Ballroom and Glan-y-Mor Residential Hostel (both have now been demolished) and Hotel Waters Edge.

Horses have a statutory right of way over motor vehicles, but that is irrelevant to these sheep, who have made their own rules - the black car will have to be patient.

There are a variety of architectural styles on show here, from the relatively modern pebbledash to traditional stone. The house on the left apparently has a public telephone installed.

Land allocated for woodland, open space, golf courses and sports facilities accounts for nearly a quarter of the New Town area.

The telegraph pole takes pride of place.

Sheltered from the worst of the gales by Hengistbury Head, Christchurch's harbour empties into the sea between Mudeford's quays and sandbanks.

The massive, romantic pile of grey stone, here replete with ivy, appears to float serenely above its moat.

The gardens are laid out on a site that slopes gently down towards Rope Walk and The Brook, offering a pleasant place in the centre of town in which to stroll or sit, and perhaps recover

On the left of the picture is the Working Mens' Institute. Note the awnings over the shops (centre) to protect goods in the window from the sun.

This lighthouse once occupied the feared Eddystone Rock, 14 miles south of the Hoe.