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At the centre of a broad vale, rich in market gardens and fruit orchards, and to which it gives its name, lies Evesham.

Littlebourne is one of the charming little villages in the heart of the orchard country which stretches between Canterbury and Wingham; its cottages present an unusual mixture of architectural styles

Littlebourne is one of the charming little villages in the heart of the orchard country which stretches between Canterbury and Wingham; its cottages present an unusual mixture of architectural styles

In the foreground Charles Tozer, house decorator, of Orchard Street, is at work on the present Saffron Laundry. Just out of the picture is the Nutshell, reputed to be the smallest pub in England.

New varieties of fruit trees changed the character of traditional orchards, and a few free-ranging chickens came to be regarded as an uneconomic anachronism.

Perched among orchards on steep wooded slopes above the Fowey river, this picturesque village is renowned for cider making.

The village street at Bothenhampton (middle distance, left to right), with suburbia beyond, seen from the vicinity of Quarry Farm with an apple orchard and thatched cottages above the stream

Viewed across a new orchard is the mansion of Moore Close.

Lamberhurst sits in rolling downland in the beautiful Teise valley close to the border with Sussex, surrounded by orchards and hop gardens. The main road is a lot quieter here than it is today.

In the orchard there is a display of traditional gypsy caravans, many of which once wound their way along the lanes of Midland counties.

This was described as an ancient common way in 1702, when it led to Lower Yates, New House and orchards or walks.

Virtually all of the buildings in this photograph have been replaced; today the Orchards Shopping Centre is on the left, whilst on the opposite side of the road are currently Barclays Bank

Formerly it was an orchard, and one or two fruit trees can still be found here and there, much to the delight of the scrumpers. The flowerbeds are carefully maintained by the council.

The wondrous sight of blossom continues to greet many a springtime visitor to this central part of the county, where orchards are a prime feature.

It was so-called because of all the apple orchards here - in fact it was said that on one day alone eight tons of apples were once picked here to be sent to market in Liverpool.

We are looking inland from boats belonging to crab and lobster fishermen William Williams and his eldest son Bob Orchard Williams towards mill buildings and the Cove Hotel (far left).

Here we see a nearby orchard in springtime with the ewes and their lambs grazing below the trees.

Here we see a nearby orchard in springtime with the ewes and their lambs grazing below the trees.

In the orchard there is a display of traditional gypsy caravans, many of which once wound their way along the lanes of Midland counties.

They lived here until 1855, when the old-established brewery, the 12 quarter malt house, the brew house, the stores, a dwelling house, an orchard and 5 acres of land were to be let.

There has been an inn on this site since the 12th century; it was originally a cider house, part of an orchard. It now has a caravan park and a restaurant.

Here we see a nearby orchard in springtime with the ewes and their lambs grazing below the trees.

Samuel Fox's umbrella works were here, as well as the English Fruit Preserving Co's orchards.

Here we see a nearby orchard in springtime with the ewes and their lambs grazing below the trees.