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This house was built by W Pemberton Barnes to replace an earlier house built in the 18th century. In 1924 the estate had 1,552 acres, 400 of which were parkland.

Before Bullenshaw House was built, the area was wooded and provided a natural playground for youngsters. During the war two air-raid shelters were built into the hill.

It was said that the house, built in 1815, was second only in importance to Accrington House in its design and splendour.

The first houses on the right, Nos 6 and 7, were originally one house dating from the mid 15th century; the medieval timber roof construction still survives.

Used mainly for entertainment, it was erected over the market house in 1769, but it has since been rebuilt. The library has now moved, along with the Court House, which was once above it.

The punts and rowing boats have long since disappeared, and the Boat House has been demolished, though the landing stage is still used by Thames pleasure steamers from Oxford.

This is a typical quiet Essex village, with some impressive timber-framed houses. The cross in the centre of the picture is a memorial to those killed in both the First and Second World Wars.

This 15th-century slate-hung house is on the North Quay and was once the Guild House of Padstow's merchants.

The setting of the 1664 Manor House is stunningly beautiful, as we can see here. The house was given a new wing in 1873, and is said to have been Victorianised.

Weston House and its grounds were sold by the Harrison family to the Corporation in 1873, the house itself being converted into a museum; the Mappin Art Gallery was added in 1887.The war memorial

Food hygiene regulations have changed somewhat since this photograph of the Leche House was taken.

St Mary's House is a medieval timber-framed house open to visitors.

These detached houses are part of the Finches development, with no trace of the original house remaining.

Behind Jackson's the ironmonger's (left) was once Bernard's the baker's, now a private house. The house before the Bell Inn, at the end of the street, is now a garage.

Although housing a restaurant at the time this picture was taken, the building has since been converted and split into two private houses.

A modern mini-market now houses Stokesby Post Office, and the building shown here has become a candle maker's workshop and a tearoom with a charming garden beside the river.

Modern houses surround it now, but the heart of the original village is the Green, with its chestnut tree, Georgian houses and The Bell Inn, still bedecked with flowers as in this picture

The original house on Holme Island was built by John Fitchett of Warrington in 1832.

The long white house opposite was originally the home of Reepham Brewery, quite a large concern with over 50 public houses.

Although housing a restaurant at the time this picture was taken, the building has since been converted and split into two private houses.

Although housing a restaurant at the time this picture was taken, the building has since been converted and split into two private houses.

Modern houses surround it now, but the heart of the original village is the Green, with its chestnut tree, Georgian houses and The Bell Inn, still bedecked with flowers as in this picture.

The house facing the small green is Mitchell Hall, a timber-framed house built in the early 17th century but partly cased in brick in the 18th century. The huge clunch barn (right) is dated 1845.

Behind in the distance are the houses of Albion Place. Albion House was for some time the holiday residence for Princess Victoria before she became Queen.