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At the beginning of the 20th century, Moffat attracted tourists wishing to sample the delights of the nearby sulphureous-saline wells.

Despite the rapid population growth and relentless outward expansion, the countryside, in the form of ancient woodlands, riverside walks and moorland, was still within relatively easy reach of

In 'Mates Illustrated Guide' of 1906, the area is described as 'very steady and pretty with good views but muddy in damp weather'.

The red sandstone cliffs of East Devon break into the green and pastoral valley of the River Sid; Sidmouth lines the slopes of the gap.

An old picture of the original square and centre of the town known as the Diamond, which was the original market place of Monaghan.

Any photographic survey of Bedford must include a picture of the embankment and the Swan Hotel.

The domestic buildings of Warwick Castle are situated on the southern side of the fortress overlooking the river.

Ascot, close to the Surrey border and situated in a wooded corner of the county that was once part of the ancient Windsor Forest, has a strong suburban feel to it, with an abundance of Edwardian

Ascot, close to the Surrey border and situated in a wooded corner of the county that was once part of the ancient Windsor Forest, has a strong suburban feel to it, with an abundance of Edwardian

The architect of the Town Hall, Cuthbert Brodrick, was also responsible for other buildings, including the Corn Exchange (1860), the Mechanics' Institute (1860), the Oriental Baths (1866) and shops on

This was to be the site of the other half of George Hudson's dream crescent; because of his bankruptcy, it stayed empty for a long time.

The Old Mill 1906 This is the brick lower storey of a windmill built around 1800 by a Crawley millwright, Morley, and situated east of the Recreation Ground.

The whole of Charlwood parish, formerly in Surrey, was annexed to Sussex for some years prior to 1974, and the southern part of the parish remains in Sussex.

The ancient harbour of Tenterden, this was once a shipbuilding centre and was visited by Henry VIII in 1538.

The coming of firstly the Grand Union Canal and then the railways, led to the establishment of modern Linslade at its present location.

Abbot Horton had started the work, and John Boyfield carried it on. It is one of the most perfect structures of its kind in existence.

The hospital opened in 1775; the portico entrance nearest the camera was the front of a Mental Asylum, which was incorporated into the building.

The college was founded in 1509 and takes its name from the form of an ancient brass door-knocker.

A minor 14th-century castle, Naworth stands on a triangular piece of land by the river Irthling with deep ditch defences on three sides and a moat and drawbridge on the fourth.

The Normans built a wooden motte and bailey castle at Tamworth soon after the conquest on the site of the Mercian fortifications of 913, but this was replaced by the shell-keep and tower that still stand

We pass under the River Thames via the Blackwall Tunnel - the northbound side dates from the 1890s, an early project of the LCC, which was established in 1888.

The Mary Pym clock sits on top of the town's conduit, which had a trough for horses and a smaller one for dogs.

This classic view of Buxton from The Slopes was taken during its heyday as an inland spa created largely by the efforts of the 5th Duke of Devonshire.

This is one of two mills on the north bank of the Wharfe.