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Further ahead there is a crossroads: turn left to the Rose Bowl cricket ground and Botley, and go straight ahead for Hamble.

This bridge over the Stour leads from The Croft (adjacent to St Gregory's Church on the right) to Fullingpit Meadows, part of Sudbury freemen's land, on the left.

On the right, market stalls are being set up, and ahead children gather in expectation of market day.

Ahead is Singers (now empty), whose decorative metal works include the renowned Boadicea group on the Thames embankment. The road ahead leads to what was the St Louis Convent.

However, finally everyone was persuaded, and the work went ahead.

Lyme Regis, Axminster and Exeter are signed to the left and Chard is straight ahead, up through West Allington.

The major addition in this picture is the Liberal Club (with the obvious turret, straight ahead), opened in 1897 by Herbert Asquith, who became Prime Minister in 1908.

The late 18th-century post office on the left, with the Victorian Falcon Hotel straight ahead, contribute to a charming square; here, then as now, personal service and choice were important.

Ahead is the National Gallery, which has had seats built across its frontage. St Martin-in-the-Fields on the right is completely hidden by temporary stands.

Ahead, boats are setting off from Clare House Pier. There are now fewer trees to the left, where two very sombrely dressed ladies (mother and daughter?) are walking.

Lyme Regis, Axminster and Exeter are signed to the left and Chard is straight ahead, up through West Allington.

The major addition in this picture is the Liberal Club (with the obvious turret, straight ahead), opened in 1897 by Herbert Asquith, who became Prime Minister in 1908.

Ahead are Rayston's, selling high-class provisions, and Thompson's New Market Restaurant.

The steps veer elegantly to the right to the chapter house, and extend ahead over the 15th-century chain gate.

The sign on the stone building ahead reads 'Caution Leominster'. It is a sign that modern coach and truck drivers would still need to heed.

None of the villagers seen here could have imagined what changes lay ahead for their community and the surrounding area when they posed for this charming Edwardian photograph.

On going through the door the refectory is directly ahead, the early-Norman undercroft to our left, and the fratry and vestibule are on the right.

The van on the left was ahead of its time by using the back door for the slogan: 'If it's tractors ask Reginald Tildesley'. In the background is the turreted tower of St Mary's parish church.

Ahead in the curved early 19th-century building is Ralph Say & Son, outfitters and drapers - an older business, W T Calvert, general draper, has just closed down.

Ahead we can see the pumping station chimney.

A little ahead of them is a gas lamp standard. Horse-drawn transport was not without its pollution problems, evidence of which can be seen littering the surface of the street.

The road ahead leads to the centre of Mells. The fine houses are an indication of Mells's prosperity during the time when the woollen industry was thriving.

To the right of the picture, the present-day clock tower, designed by Sir Reginald Blomfield in 1926, is yet to be added.

Ahead is the entrance to Surrey Street by a corner building - it still survives. There are two motor bikes with side cars in the picture, which would not have been unusual at this time.