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Our photographer is standing on the Prince's Landing Stage, looking up the floating road towards St Nicholas' Place and the church of Our Lady and St Nicholas at the top.

There has been an inn on the site since the 14th century. It became the St George and Dragon in 1596, the Lord Abingdon Arms in 1754, and the Lopes Arms after a terrible fire in 1809.

Launched on 11 April 1878, the Clyde paddler 'Columba' was the last vessel built for David Hutchinson & Co; the firm changed its name to David Macbrayne the following year.

the Clock Tower, were properly landscaped to become the Quadrangle Gardens; the name was eventually changed to Compass Gardens, as the giant ground compass with direction pointers was the main feature of

The larger premises were soon put to good use, and he was able to display a wide range of furniture that he had not only made, but had also bought in, thereby widening the choice for his increasing

On 30 August 1940, a 100kg bomb scored a direct hit on Park Street bus depot, killing one person and creating a temporary bus shortage.

This was originally the West Riding Proprietary School, built at a cost of £15,000 and opened by its President, Earl Fitzwilliam on 6 August 1834.

On the left is Everard's Hotel with a Greene King dray outside. The pub had become the Woolpack in 1780 and Everard's in 1845. It closed in 1987, and was replaced by Pizza Hut.

Up to the 15th century, Otley was of more importance than either Leeds or Bradford. England's oldest agricultural show began here in 1799. The market town is bisected by the 75-mile River Wharfe.

Because the square was the home of many businesses, the rank would usually be a busy place, with customers coming and going.

John Johnson was one of the early postmen, and was greatly commended for his speedy deliveries and honesty.

In the 18th century, The Red Lion was a popular stopping point on the London to Portsmouth road before the stage coaches began the long haul up to the wild and treacherous wastes of Hindhead Common, the

Beside the delightful village pond stands the Day and Secondary School (right), a gift in 1876 of John Todd, owner of Swanland Hall.

In the 1960s formation sailing was performed by the light of coloured searchlights. Today, Hamble Week promotes local produce.

The only hint that the picture dates later than the 1930s is the National Health Service prescription notice on the top of Goodall's.

This view, taken from the seafront looking back to the town, shows the quieter aspect of 'Belfast by the Sea', Bangor's affectionate nickname.

Every now and again, the Brothers gather in the mid 14th-century Brethren's Hall for a feast of celebration called the Gaudy Lunch.

This picturesque view of the High Street is flanked by the Methodist chapel on the left-hand side, now converted into residential units.

Rowing boats are drawn up on the small shingle beach on the west side of Charlestown harbour, with the Polmear Island rock behind.

The medieval cross stands on the remains of a small green. It has a polygonal base with crocketed panels and four circular steps.

Pembury is now slowly being absorbed into the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells; it is situated on the main A21 London to Hastings road.

This view is upstream of St Catherine's Lock.

With the Severn Estuary in the distance, this is an excellent view of the winding River Wye on its way to the coast.

A further example of the Victorians restoring and re-erecting an old Celtic cross, perhaps inventing a suitable fanciful nickname for it too!