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As neo-Georgian buildings replaced the older local shops, the shopping centre of Kettering also developed wth nation-wide multiple stores.

Wainwright the chemist's (right) is an old Eastleigh firm that until recently survived in the centre of the town, but this branch has become a showroom for heating appliances.

The 18th-century buildings have changed little since 1900, and the delicate wrought iron balcony can still be admired above the centre shop.

With Laxton's motto 'God Grant Grace' below his heraldic shield adorning the buildings, the school expanded and since the 1950s has taken over a number of the older buildings in the centre of Oundle.

At its centre is the square Market Place with a medieval market cross whose shaft can be seen to the left.

In the form of a cross, it is built in the Corinthian style, and surmounted by the giant dome which rises on arches over the centre.

The 17th-century Bull pub (centre left) is still there, as is the Town Hall, but two banks now stand along that side of the street.

The war memorial stands on a tiny green close to the Swan Hotel (the white- painted building, centre) which dates from 1668.

The reverse view of the previous five pictures shows the mix of architectural styles which has helped to make the town centre a conservation area.

This was once an altar tomb in the centre of the aisle, and around it parishioners gathered once a year to deal with church business and elect churchwardens.

Cars have now taken over the centre of The Square, but they are facing in different directions; this, coupled with the absence of kerbs and marked parking bays, suggests that this particular car park

It has been said of Bebington that 'though the town centre is lacking in character, it is also open, green and wholesome', and that description still works well now.

For a few brief years Rotherham became a centre of learning, until the college was closed during the Dissolution.

Hawhill Park is still a well- maintained recreation facility for the town; it reflects well on the foresight of the town's elders, who purchased the land in spite of much opposition from town centre

Centre left is the Bethany Baptist Church, which opened in 1827 when 30 members left the Frogmore Street Church.

The weather- boarded former water mill, trading as Brent Eleigh Tools (centre left), was converted into a dwelling c1990; the mill machinery and stones were preserved in the conversion.

Today the Gorsedd Circle Stones, first erected for the 1958 National Eisteddfod, can be found in a sunken garden to the north of the town centre near the River Ebbw.

It's amazing to think that Halton is now the centre of the modern town once more; history has turned full circle.

On the left, No 5, the house with the centre gable and timber frame, is 16th-century.

The fine Guildhall and Italianate clock tower of 1859 dominate the old centre of Liskeard; they indicate the prosperity generated during the mining boom of the mid 19th century.

Beyond Bakers Lane (centre left), what used to be the tearooms have become an antiques shop.

Note the heavily laden horse and cart outside the garage (centre).

The lane in the centre of the village that crosses the bridge is called 'Bow Wow', while not far off is another named 'Upper Up'.

The white gabled building (centre left) has been the post office since the 1940s.