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The village of Eastham is about one mile inland from the River Mersey, but one of its claims to fame is that it has the largest canal locks in the country - these give entry to the Manchester Ship Canal

In the wake of the Reformation, many ecclesiastical buildings suffered neglect; the cathedral was extensively restored in the 19th century.

Like so many seaside resorts of the period, Bournemouth attracted a wealthy clientele who built numerous villas for permanent and semi-permanent occupation.

As the 20th century progressed, Bournemouth abandoned any pretence of being a health resort, embracing the idea of being a holiday resort par excellence.

The Guildhall (left) and Municipal Buildings (right, containing the Lord Mayor's Parlour) were opened in 1874 by the Prince of Wales, who later became Edward VII.

The courtyard, with the then-pinnacled tower of St Faith's visible in the background.

On the right is part of the Marine Dealers' Stores run by the famous St Ives 'naive' painter Alfred Wallis. Works of Wallis's can be seen at the St Ives Tate Gallery.

This view looks south down Trumpington Street, with the Front Court of Pembroke College on the left with its distinctive classically designed Wren Chapel.

When the Worcester and Birmingham Canal was constructed, it was taken across the watershed of the River Arrow, which meant a loss of headwater for the Arrow.

Kempsey's church has a puzzling 8th-century monument inside, which reads: 'Underneath the corruptible parts of a vicar, one husband, two helpmeets, both wives and both Anns, a triplicity

Plenty of shipping is in the harbour, with part of the famous fishing fleet. During the 1890s the convict ship 'Success' was moored here.

The land was purchased in 1801 for the grand sum of £8,000 from William Pitt, who had bought the land from one of his nieces.

Dartington's original church stood in the grounds of Dartington Hall; this one was relatively new when the photograph was taken, having been consecrated to St Mary the Virgin in 1880 by Bishop Temple

Here we have a magnificent view of the broad sweep of the breezy seafront at Dover, with the castle overshadowing the town from four hundred feet above, and the Roman Pharos clearly visible beside the

Lancefield Quay, formerly the wharves and sheds of the Irish boats, has become a prestigious apartment block; it is appropriate that the 'Waverley' is still berthed there - residents of the penthouse

Samuel Pepys knew Ashtead as a boy, and in later years called it 'my old place of delight'.

Joining the east and west quarters of the city, this was where you could buy quality confectionery from Assafrey, dine out at the Hippodrome, attend an exhibition at the Institute of Fine Arts, or stay

This is an inlet of Loch Fyne.

Visitors clamber over the site of the old castle. The modern castle is comparatively new, being completed in 1822. The statue is of Burns's Highland Mary, who was born at Auchnamore Farm nearby.

As the home of such a famous racecourse, Prestbury has been the training ground for many famous racehorses.

The village, on the eastern side of Garsington Hill, to the east of Oxford, boasts many stone-built houses and picturesque cottages.

This picture gives us a good view of the old Wearmouth, or Sunderland, iron bridge.

In 1863, 121 trees were planted along Ladies Walk to commemorate the wedding of the Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra. In 2001 heavy undergrowth was cleared.

The Somerset Regiment saw action during the Napoleonic Wars and in most of the conflicts of the next two centuries.