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This, the town's only open-air swimming pool, was recently demolished and replaced by the Marina and a supermarket: something of a poor exchange.

In 1977 the college was recognised by the University, when a four-year degree course in Education was introduced.

The cottage visible in the woods was used by the firm as a trademark, and appeared on many of their advertisements.

The wooded slopes of Middleton Dale, west of the village of Youlgreave and near the hamlet of Middleton-by- Youlgreave, offer a tranquil walk in beautiful surroundings by the banks of the frequently-weired

These 18th-century properties are undoubtedly some that were part of the benefit bestowed by the Moore family in Aspley.

By the 1960s, lead-mining in the area had long been consigned to history; it was replaced by quarrying and a growing tourist trade.

There are several villages in east Norfolk whose names end in '-by': this indicates that they were originally founded by the Vikings.

Thousands of coastal footpath walkers cross here by the stepping stones. On the right are a pile of fishing nets in front of the fishermen's hut.

The area was then landscaped and turned into a park, which was opened by the Prince of Wales in 1921.

At one time they owned 200 fishing smacks, but by the end of the 19th century the big takeover by steam was just around the corner.

The sporting facilities and club rooms were taken over by the London Fire Brigade Welfare Fund in the 1980s. It is still a very well used sports and social club.

Another very evocative view, taken in a world about to be shaken by the First World War.

Beyond the unsightly iron bridge can be seen the offices of the Great Northern Railway: later occupied by the Trustees Savings Bank.

In 1931 the streets were still lit by gas, as evidenced by the lamp on the left.

Loders was built in the domain of a Benedictine priory founded by the Norman grandee Baldwin de Redvers during the reign of Henry I.

In 1747 a valuable cargo of tea was seized by the revenue men and stored in the Custom House at Poole.

Yarmouth's original church was fired by the French raiders who twice attacked the town.

The spire, a timber one added in 1702, was replaced by the present low tiled pyramid in 1924, for the visual benefit of the church.

Seventy-five years ago, Overton's church tower was flat; nowadays its spire looks out over the River Test which rises close by. The

Now owned by the National Trust, this building was begun in 1869; it is a rare example of the architecture of William Burges.

The abbey was founded in 1155 by the Constable of Richmond Castle; the members of the Order were known as the White Canons after the colour of their habits.

By the turn of the century, it was able to boast a 'Grand tepid swimming bath ... Pure milk from own dairy farm.

Here the workmen are carrying out their highly-specialised craft surrounded by the tools of their trade. Note the bundles of thatch standing to the left of the picture.

This post-war council development can be dated by the medallions which were set into the front brickwork at the time of building.