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The bridge was constructed to give road access to the railway station built on the St Martin's side of the river in 1846; it was designed in the same Gothic Revival architectural style, and the parapet

On the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation, barges carried timber and coals. The rivers Chelmer and Blackwater meet in Maldon; this cut was built in 1797 to enable ships to reach Chelmsford.

Bude's canal, built in 1823, was something of an oddity. For its first two miles, it was a barge canal – as seen here. Then, freight was trans-shipped into small 5-ton tubs with wheels.

On the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation, barges carried timber and coals. The rivers Chelmer and Blackwater meet in Maldon; this cut was built in 1797 to enable ships to reach Chelmsford.

The Carfax 1907 The Carfax and market place is at the heart of the old town.

One of the very finest fortresses in England, Dover Castle dominates the town and harbour below, with the top of the keep standing 465 feet above sea level.

The firemen of Dalton were all volunteers. Everyone in Dalton knew when there was a fire, as a siren went off at the fire station to call the volunteers to the engine to set off to fight the fire.

This interesting view was taken from the western side of the river from the site of today's police station, and shows many of the yards along Church Street.

The Square, one of the ancient market places of Stamford, appears as a pleasant pedestrian area before the dominance of the motorcar; a convention of delivery boys is taking place around the gaslight.

John Bunyan, author of 'Pilgrim's Progress', was born near Elstow, and lived in a cottage on Elstow High Street for four years after marrying his first wife.

Once the site of Corn Market House, where weekly markets were held for the sales of corn and straw plait, Market Hill underwent a major refurbishment in the 1860s, culminating in the joint opening of the

Golders Green was farmland until the turn of the century; prosperity came in 1905 with the arrival of the Northern line. It is famous for its crematorium, partly designed by Sir Ernest George.

Before you reach Ingoldmells, north of Skegness, you pass one of Butlins' largest holiday camps. Indeed, it was Billy Butlin's very first one, opened in 1936 and the first in the country.

Bordering the wonderful weald of Kent, Chipstead is near the great house of Chevening - a favourite spot for Prince Charles.

At that time the agricultural industry was in the middle of a depression, with much of the countryside derelict.

This is an idyllic scene, which belies the harshness of life in Cornish fishing villages in past times.

The group of cottages on the right, now called Honeymoon Row, have had many subsequent changes made to the roofline and dormer windows.

Overlooking the corner of Manchester Road and Deardengate in the centre of Haslingden, and readily identified by the large clock projecting into the street, is the Commercial Hotel.

Beaminster is the 'sweet Bemmister' of William Barnes' famous Victorian poem.

Agriculture in the 1950s had not changed much since the 19th century, and horses were still commonly used on the land.

Throughout the war, and for most of the National Service years, thousands of soldiers passed through here. Today just a few brick ruins mark the existence of the camp.

As with so many seaside resorts of the 19th century, Bournemouth attracted a wealthy and fashionable clientele.

Redcar's popularity for the past 150 years has largely depended upon the attractions of the sea and the beach. A group of roundabouts and swings offers entertainment for the children.

Lady Margaret Hawkins, after whom the school is named, was the wife of Sir John Hawkins, one of the commanders fighting against the Spanish Armada in 1588.