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Dating from the 13th century, the castle is not just a monument in stone.

The present cathedral dates from the 12th and 13th centuries; the west front is one of the finest examples of Early English work still extant.

West Horndon is a planned village dating only from the 1940s. Before that, it had been a sparsely-inhabited parish, whose medieval church had collapsed by the early 18th century.

West Horndon is a planned village dating only from the 1940s. Before that, it had been a sparsely-inhabited parish, whose medieval church had collapsed by the early 18th century.

Boroughbridge dates back to Norman times, when a bridge was constructed over the River Ure.

Its roof probably dates from the late 18th century, but the steeper pitch of an earlier medieval roof can be seen in the tower wall behind it.

By this date many had already been converted into hotels.

The Guildhall is the town's oldest public building, dating from about 1714, but it was heavily restored during the mid 19th century.

The half-timbered house on the right dates from Tudor times. Note how the timber work on the first floor projects, or jetties, from the ground floor stonework.

This view looks east along West Banks, with its numerous small bridges, to the mainly late Victorian artisan cottages (some are dated 1901).

The two nearest buildings on the left were demolished shortly after this date. The outline can be seen on the end of the Basketwear building.

Nearby is the station, dating back to 1840 and the only one on the 19-mile stretch of railway between Winchester and Basingstoke.

We are looking north down the slope to Station Way, and the bridge which dates from the opening of the railway in 1847.

The beautiful timber-framed house, beside the lych-gate leading into the church of St Mary the Virgin, has an inscription over the door dated 1630.

Written records of St Mary's Church date back to 1210. The High Street is remarkably quiet, but it is captured at a time of largely horse-drawn transport.

The interior is lined with monuments to the Gurdon family dating from the 16th to 20th centuries. Since 1907 the porch windows have been blocked.

The pub on the left is the White Horse Inn dating from 1851.

Consequently the town of Ellesmere Port could be said to date from 1 July 1795, when the Ellesmere Canal was opened.

The present tower, dating from the 13th century, was possibly built by Hugh de Balsham, the Bishop of Ely from 1257-86 and the founder of Peterhouse.

The Auld Brig, which is thought to date from the 13th century, is still standing. The New Brig was rebuilt in 1879 having lasted less than 100 years.

These richly carved choir stalls date from 1665; the original stalls and the font canopy had been burnt by Scots soldiers imprisoned in the cathedral after the battle of Dunbar in 1650.

The earliest castle ruins date from the 12th century, and include the keep and curtain wall of the inner ward. The bulk of the ruins, however, are from the 14th century and Tudor periods.

The bridge dates from 1867. The church's west tower is 15th- century.

Abingdon's bridges were built in 1416-17 widened in 1820 and substantially rebuilt in 1927; the wide central arch dates from this rebuild.