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There are a number of 16th- and 17th-century half-timbered cottages in this photograph, but judging by the state of some of them the village was living up to the 'Beggarly Broom' image given to it by

Houses from a bygone era are set against the less attractive backdrop of more modern industry.

Standing on a little hilltop, Sopley Church overlooks the course of the Avon.

The Manor of Lymington was created at the time of the Conquest, and was granted to Earl Roger of Shrewsbury.

In a variety of tall and ungainly buildings, an assortment of traders await their customers; of those we can see, a third are chemists!

At the beginning of the 20th century, Moffat attracted tourists wishing to sample the delights of the nearby sulphureous-saline wells.

Despite the rapid population growth and relentless outward expansion, the countryside, in the form of ancient woodlands, riverside walks and moorland, was still within relatively easy reach of

In 'Mates Illustrated Guide' of 1906, the area is described as 'very steady and pretty with good views but muddy in damp weather'.

The red sandstone cliffs of East Devon break into the green and pastoral valley of the River Sid; Sidmouth lines the slopes of the gap.

An old picture of the original square and centre of the town known as the Diamond, which was the original market place of Monaghan.

Any photographic survey of Bedford must include a picture of the embankment and the Swan Hotel.

The domestic buildings of Warwick Castle are situated on the southern side of the fortress overlooking the river.

Ascot, close to the Surrey border and situated in a wooded corner of the county that was once part of the ancient Windsor Forest, has a strong suburban feel to it, with an abundance of Edwardian

Ascot, close to the Surrey border and situated in a wooded corner of the county that was once part of the ancient Windsor Forest, has a strong suburban feel to it, with an abundance of Edwardian

The college was founded in 1509 and takes its name from the form of an ancient brass door-knocker.

As well as the tower of St James' church, a number of industrial chimney stacks punctuate the town skyline, hinting at Dursley's manufacturing past.

Part of the Trafalgar Square scheme included Pall Mall East, which was laid out to link it to Nash's Regent Street at Waterloo Place.

Overlooked by the slopes of Box Hill and the sweep of the North Downs, this delightful village acquired its name from the badgers whose setts were by the River Mole.

The blacksmith's workshop, along with the church, pub and local store, was an essential component of a village's existence prior to the arrival of the internal combustion engine.

Originally called Cambridge Town, in honour of the Duke of Cambridge who founded the Army Staff College here, its name had to be changed to avoid confusion within the postal service with its university

The relatively large, early 16th-century Church of St Beuno dominates the small village of Clynnog in Caernarfonshire – this scene has altered little since this photograph was taken.

This scene is virtually indistinguishable today: even the tear-shaped flower bed has survived decades of traffic management. The Panton Arms (left) is named after a local antiquarian, Paul Panton.

There are still many reminders of this view visible today if one looks north from the entrance to the war memorial gardens.

By 1934, more than two thousand houses had been built within half a mile of Stoneleigh Station, and in March of that year Hanbury & Buxton successfully applied for a provisional licence to build and operate