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The statue of Oliver Cromwell was erected in 1899 to mark the 300th anniversary of his birth. It was the gift of a local non-conformist Frederick Monks.

The village population had grown to just short of 700, and there were now over 100 houses. The way of life had remained basically agricultural.

This fine 14th-century gate rose from the ashes of the Norman one, burnt in the great riots of 1272.

Often described as 'the most romantic and complete medieval manor house in England', Haddon Hall, the Derbyshire home of the Dukes of Rutland, is seen here on its limestone bluff overlooking the River

The pinnacled tower of the parish church of All Saints at Hunmanby, eight miles south of Scarborough, dominates this photograph.

This fine 14th-century gate rose from the ashes of the Norman one, burnt in the great riots of 1272.

A great sweep of sand, appropriately called Sandbanks, guards the Bournemouth side of Poole Harbour, reaching towards the opposite peninsula of wild Studland Heath.

Annfield Plain, to the north-west of Durham, was one of several towns to attract industrial development as the number of active pits declined.

Sir Henry Thompson, son of a vice admiral and curate of the parish church of St Peter and St Paul, helped to found Holy Trinity Church in West Street, as well as church schools in Park Lane and Fontley

Beyond the far end of Fargate was Balm Green, to the east of the present City Hall, which contained Barker's Pool, a source of fresh water for the town's residents to supplement the supply from

Fore Street boasts many excellent examples of Georgian and Victorian architecture, with a Shambles and market arcade rebuilt in 1796.

The huge growth in Middlesex's population has meant the creation of many golf courses on the green fields and heathlands of the county.

Much of the Hoo's 1053 acres of parkland were designed and laid out by Capability Brown in the 18th century.

Malvern College for Boys was founded in 1865 and is one of England's leading public schools. Many of the early pupils were the children of parents scattered across the British Empire.

The canal meets the River Gade at Heath Park, to the south of Marlowes.

Built from English bricks which were transported to Caister by sea, this castle dates from the time of Henry VI. In 1449 it belonged to Sir John Falstolf.

Just south of Penrith, Mayburgh Henge is a circular bank of earth and stones of about 1.5 acres, with one 10ft stone at the centre. It is thought to have been built between 1000BC-2000BC.

Just south of Penrith, Mayburgh Henge is a circular bank of earth and stones of about 1.5 acres, with one 10ft stone at the centre. It is thought to have been built between 1000BC-2000BC.

Bourton-on-the-Water is probably the most popular tourist haunt in the Cotswolds. It deserves its popularity.

Situated on the Avon, Cropthorne Mill has often attracted the attentions of artists and photographers.

All the hustle and bustle of Edwardian life is here in this photograph.

Sandsend is about three miles from Whitby, situated at the mouth of Sandsend Wyke; the village is almost hidden from view because of the mighty cliffs and Mulgrave Wood nearby.

Local fisherman work on their boat; the large piece of material on the beach is probably the sail.

This monument in Town Hall Square commemorates Lt Col Henry Lane, the distinguished soldier and veteran of the Indian Mutiny.