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Wroxeter, known in Roman times as Viroconium Cornovior, became a tribal capital and the fourth largest Roman town in Britain.

Kendal Castle was built by the Normans to the east of the town, probably by Ivo de Tailbois, the first Lord of Kendal in the late 12th century, and it still commands good views to the north and south-east

The cyclist passes Buckland & Son, Tailors and Outfitters, an old-fashioned shop which was so useful then, but is rarely to be found in today's towns.

During the 17th century, Kendal expanded rapidly as a market town serving the southern part of the Lake District, and this gateway was one of many which served the yards where the woollen merchants plied

This panoramic view over Ventnor gives an idea of the steepness of the town. As

The original Charter for this busy market was given around 1250 at the time the town became a borough.

This panoramic view over Ventnor gives an idea of the steepness of the town. As

The Mount is still largely undeveloped today, its tree-clad slopes rising to the south west of the town.

At the beginning of the 20th century, Kenilworth was a small town with about 4,500 inhabitants.

Close to the quays at Poole is the 18th-century Harbour Office, once the Old Town House, a club for ships captains.

The estuary and the town of Millom on the far side can be seen in the distance.

The name of this busy shopping street is significant because it commemorates Lord of the Manor Colonel Humphrey Senhouse, who expanded the town greatly in the 18th century, and renamed it after

The new building was beautifully designed by Vincent Harris, and it is situated next to the municipal offices at Shire Hall.

The public swimming baths, the Pavilion Theatre and an indoor bowling green showed the town's commitment to being an all-the-year-round resort.

Work on the town centre had begun in 1956. The shops at Laindon, Vange and Pitsea—the old centres—tended to suffer as new business was drawn into the precinct.

To the north-west of the New Forest is the peaceful little town of Fordingbridge, named after the ancient ford and medieval bridge which facilitate a passage across the River Avon at this point.

Work on the town centre had begun in 1956. The shops at Laindon, Vange and Pitsea—the old centres—tended to suffer as new business was drawn into the precinct.

From the bottom of Valley Road the camera captures a crowded South Beach scene, and a bay full of sail-driven fishing boats.

The higgledy-piggledy development of this small country market town which resulted from its unusual position on the county border of Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire until 1896 is evident in this overall

A small medieval market town, Petworth is a delightful tangle of lanes and alleys.

The town of Woodstock was once a favourite manor and hunting lodge for English kings. The Black Prince was born here.

It is early morning or a summer's evening in this significant mid-Kent town. A good selection of traders line the left side of the street, including W J Dolding & Son and a bakery.

Wells is, of course, famed for its superb cathedral and the Bishop's Palace. The town is also a very fine one, with much of its medieval plan intact.

The centre of Steyning includes rows of picturesque gabled houses and period buildings.