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In the distance is the tower of St Mary's, founded shortly after the Norman Conquest but almost totally rebuilt in the 14th and 15th centuries thanks to endowments from local salt merchants.

The Ellesmere Canal was busy, and more and more workers were needed to handle the goods and repair the barges; thus the port grew.

Orford was a prosperous medieval port which declined as the shingle spit of Orford Ness grew, which gradually cut it off from the sea.

A short way downstream from this vantage point, the photographer would have crossed Conksbury Bridge, a suitable sturdy name to match the timeless charm of this scene.

Designed by William Bell for the North Eastern Railway, this station opened in July 1887, replacing one a short distance to the east.

outward expansion, the countryside, in the form of ancient woodlands, riverside walks and moorland, was still within relatively easy reach of most late Victorian Sheffielders, at the end of a short

Woolbridge Manor is another Dorset building with Thomas Hardy associations, for it was here that Tess of the D'Urbervilles spent her short and disastrous honeymoon with Angel Clare.

Humberside and the North-Eastern Ports

Medieval jugs, iron keys, Norman stonework and animal bones bring together its troubled and relatively short-lived past.

Shortly after it was dedicated in 1927, the Prince of Wales (the future Duke of Windsor) came from Bournemouth to lay a wreath in the presence of schoolchildren.

It is situated a short distance west of Trinity College. It dates back to 1030, but the current building dates from a thorough restoration between 1871 and 1878.

During the 19th and early 20th centuries, Staithes was a fishing port of some standing, a centre for cod, haddock and mackerel, but it fell into decline with the development of steam trawlers, which tended

Only a short distance from the vigorously booming Llandudno, this faded lime- washed farmhouse reminds us that earning a living in the less hospitable reaches of the valley was somewhat more

The charming Sydling Water flows through the village after a short journey from its source in the surrounding hills.

This short road leads to the promenade and pier.

This short road leads to the promenade and pier.

This picture of the new pier was taken shortly after it opened. The trackway used in its construction can still be seen on the beach.

Lullington Church stands a short walk away from Alfriston village, across the White Bridge over the Cuckmere. It is one of the smallest churches in England - it seats about 20 people.

It was a focal point of this popular coastal resort, providing a short bracing walk over the briny and a welcome meal afterwards.

Mary's was given to the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln in 1100, an event which probably took place shortly after its building. The oldest part dates from the 13th century.

At the foot of the ladder today, there is a short promenade with beach huts.

The old Pier, shortly before it was taken down, has a forlorn air about it.

A short extension to the left, the children's Pea-Nut Ward, was opened by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother in July 1955.

A busy port became the Royal Mail route, and then came the beautifully-engineered harbour and a lighthouse. That was nearly 80 years before this photograph was taken, and it was the days of sail.