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One of Berkshire's finest villages is Sutton Courtenay, with the cooling towers of Didcot Power Station a constant companion to the south.

The story of how the town got its name is an unusual one.When the railway arrived, a station was built here at Marsden.There was another Marsden just a few miles up the line in Yorkshire, so a railway

which is crowned by the ruins of the old castle, and is now pleasantly laid out with walks which serve at once as pier and promenade, and from which are commanded fine views of the bays on either hand … Both

which is crowned by the ruins of the old castle, and is now pleasantly laid out with walks which serve at once as pier and promenade, and from which are commanded fine views of the bays on either hand … Both

Petersfield now has both open-air and enclosed swimming pools, together with a sports centre which is named after the town's annual Taro Fair.

Now Bedford High School for Girls, this fine building originally housed both the High School and the girls' Modern School.

The superb building, enhanced by attention to detail both outside and inside, stands proud behind a somewhat bland grassed forecourt.

As we can see from this picture, the concept of clothes for purely leisure activities was unknown to the vast majority of people.

The Black Lion public house on the right was originally on the opposite side of the road. In 1793, the site that now carries the name was known as the Sow and Pigs.

This imposing brick building was built in the Gothic style to the design of George Gilbert Scott in 1868. In the distance is St George's church, another Victorian creation.

It was never a financial success because of its rural course, and the success of the Kennet & Avon Canal put paid to the owners' hopes.

The Perpendicular church of St Peter and Paul dates back in part to the 13th century, and the upper part of its porch was once used as a prison.

This street-name reminds us of Belfast the market town: the view looks from Arthur Square (another Chichester name).

Recently Pluckley has become well-known and much-visited for another reason: the H E Bates story 'The Darling Buds of May' was filmed in the village.

The church of St Peter and St Paul, another of the marshland churches, is located by the side of the A158 main road to Skegness - during the summer this is a very busy road indeed.

Epsom is famous for two things: Epsom Salts, and the two great classic flat races run on the Downs south of the town, the Derby and the Oaks, both inaugurated in the late 18th century.

To the right, the stone wall is the south boundary of the Grammar School (now Abingdon School) grounds, with Albert Park in the middle distance.

Both towns obtained borough status in the 1550s.

After the building of a purpose- built home in another part of the town, Gisborough Hall was turned into a restaurant, and following a recent major refurbishment and extension project,

This prominent rock formation stands high up on the St Ives estate over the river; before the age of the car it was holiday treat to walk up here for the exercise and fresh air.

At the entrance to the Norman church is a notice that reads: 'Enter this door as if the floor within were gold/ And every wall of jewels, of wealth untold./ As if a choir/ In robes of fire/ Were saying

When the railway reached East Dereham in 1882, the town's population increased, and another County School was opened.

The Morris on the left advertises driving lessons, while another Morris van in front of it advertises the virtues of a local pedigree herd of Jersey cattle.

Both The Crown and Anchor and the house beside it remain.