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This is a busy dockside area on the north bank of the River Thames, where tall cranes pierce the skyline. Here we see the 'Vruburgh' from Rotterdam, and dock buildings lining the waterfront.

Barclays Bank's Dutch gable in Market Place gave way to concrete.

Avon Castle, on the opposite bank of the river from Ringwood, is an area that has become increasingly built-up and urbanised since this photograph of a country gentleman's home was taken in the last full

At the back rises the 17th-century tower of St Chad's Church.

Many of the farms in the parish date back over 800 years, and there are a number of picturesque cottages.

The village's name derives from a long bank along the river Ouse, on the right of the photograph, defending the low-lying land from flooding.

over the River Ouse was started in 1332 to connect Huntingdon with Godmanchester, and the respective authorities paid for three arches - note the different styles - with the builders starting on each bank

The Westminster Bank, a grandiose building in brick and buff terracotta, dates from 1903. Note the fully-laden coal lorry (centre).

The long, steeply banked street of Gilesgate is still occasionally known by its medieval name of Gillygate, meaning the street of St Giles.

This view shows Bridge Street on the north bank of the Kennet and Avon canal.

This is the view looking back towards the bridge. It would appear that there is a queue of people waiting to buy tickets for a ride on the pleasure boat.

Yet another of Worcestershire's imposing old mills stands on the banks of the River Avon near to Fladbury.

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 town is changing, and Barclays Bank has replaced the London and Provincial, while Smiths Garage provides petrol from a pump.

The growth of the village can be traced back to the second half of the 19th century. Road and rail links (it has two railway stations) make it ideal commuter country.

The chapel here dates back to the late 1700s, and it stands on the site of an old Dissenters' meeting house.

Note too the bicycle parked on the other side of the road, with the pedal set back on the kerb so it can act as a stand.

The Front Quadrangle, seen here, dates back to 1710-34 and is based in part on designs by Hawksmoor.

The memorial in St Giles dates back to 1841; it stands on an island in the road and was designed by George Gilbert Scott. Behind it is the Church of St Mary Magdalen.

We are looking back in the opposite direction to 65467 through the archway towards the narrow wynd called The Bar.

We are looking back in the opposite direction to 65467 through the archway towards the narrow wynd called The Bar.

Adjacent is a small Esso garage discreetly set back from the road.

In the market place is an iron ring, said to date back to the days of bull-baiting.

Bournemouth, which have now sprawled out into the neighbouring countryside, began with the early construction of villa residences, each with its own garden - as suggested by Dr Granville - along the back