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In 1798 Princess Amelia gave Worthing a genteel cachet, but coastal erosion (only cured by groynes) and early sewage problems probably prevented the town rivalling Brighton in popularity.

There is thought to have been a Saxon church on this site before AD700, and the Norman structure, dedicated to St Andrew, is built on Saxon foundations.

Holt, between Fakenham and Cromer, boasts a wealth of fine Georgian houses, which huddle haphazardly around its broad market place. It was rebuilt all of a piece after a devastating fire in 1708.

Binbrook, on the side of a valley of the rolling western part of The Wolds north of Ludford, was once a prosperous small market town with two parish churches.

Bute Town (Drenewydd), on the top left-hand side, was modelled after a rural Cumbrian village.

Every spring the churchyard is full of golden daffodils, bringing visitors from far and near.

Crowds stroll along the pier, beside the original Pavilion, where the popular French conductor Jules Rivieres and his grand orchestra are playing.

At 511ft, Cairn Top is the highest of the hills overlooking the town.

There were several other libraries in the town, such as the Macclesfield Equitable Provident Society and the Useful Knowledge Society, but they tended to cater for specific groups rather than the general

The sign for the King's Head Inn is on the right of the picture, although the King's Head itself is in fact on the opposite side of the road standing next to the International Store.The old Town

Promotional material published about Redditch tells us that the existing town centre was `re-planned`, an innocuous-sounding word which, in this context, really means `destroyed`.

It is still possible to sit here and watch the world go by today, although this open area once had buildings lining the street between the Market Hall and the Mitre.

This kind of view is often found in this region - 19th-century terraces sprang up to house workers in the coal and iron industries - but Kenfig has a long history dating back to the Bronze and Iron

West of the town centre, Mill Street climbs uphill to West Street and remains little altered since the 1950s, although the bus stop has gone.

It is a nice sunny day; there are people about, and there is time for a leisurely chat, while some seem interested in the beach just out of shot.

Elmwood church was built in 1859, and shared the open ground on that side of town with Queens College and The Institute for the Deaf, Dumb and Blind.

It was once owned by the Harris family, and, at various times housed employees such as the resident nurse and Cecil Wilkins, the chauffeur.

In 1951 the Borough of Swindon purchased Penhill Farm, which lay in the parish of Stratton St Margaret, just outside the borough boundary north of the town, for housing.

These pillars are situated about halfway between the Thames and the town. They were originally part of the Portmore Park estate, which belonged to the Duke of Norfolk in the 17th century.

The dramatic 150 ft spire of this church dedicated to St Mary soars over the Tenby rooftops, and is reputedly the largest parish church in Wales.

Pallister Road is the impressive Bank Building built in 1899 to house the London & County Bank as well as a number of shops, including the Home and Colonial Stores.

Bell & Billows were a remarkable ironmongers in a handsome late Victorian building.

Set at the mouth of the River Conway, or Conwy, this mediaeval walled town with its famous castle, one of Edward I's 'iron ring' around Wales, is still remarkably self-contained.

Officially described as a `drinking fountain for horses, cattle and dogs`, it became known as the Angel, owing to the 15ft-high white Sicilian marble statue on a Yorkshire stone base.