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Here we see a splendid prospect of the Promenade and the Zetland Hotel, viewed from the beach.

Beyond the unsightly iron bridge can be seen the offices of the Great Northern Railway: later occupied by the Trustees Savings Bank.

The large central building used to be the coastguard station, and the half-moon battery at its front is now provided with seats instead of guns, making it a favourite place to relax

The place also had a Norman earthwork castle, a motte and bailey type; in later years it was a boot and shoe making town, one of several that thrived around Northampton.

The corner of Tilehouse Street and Charlton Road in 1931. This fine building has been restored, and substantial wooden beams uncovered on the façade.

West Bromwich was one of four Staffordshire county boroughs created in 1889; the others were Hanley, Walsall and Wolverhampton.

The glen features two waterfalls, the Alt and the Tholt-e-Will, of which the former is the more impressive.

Ann or Anna was originally the name for the shining stream now known as the Pillhill Brook, a tributary of the River Anton.

attractive Tudor building is known as The Bell House because in 1525 the then owner decreed that upon his decease the money raised from renting out the building should be used to pay for the ringing of

Fairby Grange stands in almost an acre of well tended gardens. In this view it must be a warm breezy day, for flowers are in bloom and curtains are fluttering at the open windows.

The Big Wheel can be seen in the playground to the right of the picture, with The Golden Hind to the left. Southend

Mothers and children paddle in the sandy pools of Towan Beach. On Tolcarne Headland in the background is the Great Western Hotel.

The bricks that were used to build many of the houses in the High Street were the same kind, the magnificent Fareham Reds, that built the spectacular railway viaduct, whose seventeen arches loom

Woolworths moved across the Market to occupy larger premises and in so doing swept away the 19th-century frontage of Keightleys which, amongst many other things, sold agricultural equipment.

Amberley straddles high ground to the south of Stroud, amid glorious Cotswold scenery.

Though there are one or two motorcars around, the scene is relatively traffic free; people appear to be quite at ease either walking or standing in the middle of the road.

Designed and built by George Stephenson, Stockton and Darlington No 1, 'Locomotion', achieved a speed of 15mph when he hauled the 34-wagon inaugural train from Shildon to Stockton on 27 September 1825.

The circuitous narrow road that leads up from the Swaledale village of Keld is being negotiated by an early motorcar.

This charming view illustrates the picturesque charm of Staithes, which has enchanted visitors for generations.

Looking towards the east window which was inserted during the restoration of the church in 1856/7 that was overseen by Sir George Gilbert Scott.

This photograph shows the busy junction at the top of Station Road and Northampton Road, which combine like an arrowhead opposite the Gardens. The Headlands stretches off to the left.

With views like this, no wonder there was a dream of a resort being built. One house that did reach completion and has splendid views was Cliff House.

Sherborne is famous for its public schools, and on most days in term time pupils can be seen threading their way around the old town.

Rifts Wood, the area between the old town and the new town, was spanned by a pedestrian bridge known as the Ha'penny Bridge, under which were laid a series of lovely gardens, including