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The body of the cathedral dates from the 13th century, but the tower is Norman. During the 16th century, the roof of the nave collapsed and was not finally restored until 1893.

The statue of Prince Albert by John Foley. This monument has survived the changes in Ireland since its unveiling. It stands on Leinster Lawn beside Leinster House, home of the Irish Parliament.

A final view of the Pro-cathedral, showing the stucco of the Ascension, and the massive dome. The intricately carved High Altar is by Peter Turnerelle (1774 - 1839), who was from Belfast.

The complex shape of the beautiful church of All Saints is shown to full effect in this view. The ocatagonal tower was built in 1841 to replace the original 14th-century spire.

The Lewes Road used to be the main route out of town, but this is now along the east bank of the Ouse towards Lewes. This peaceful scene is now barely recognisable.

Pictured here is one of ten American-style, 48-seat en-closed cars supplied by Milnes & Co, which were fitted with controllers and motors supplied by General Electric of the USA.

The tower was erected on Bradda Head in 1871 to the memory of William Milner, a Liverpool safe manufacturer who did much to ease the lot of local fishermen and their families.

In this picture we get some idea of the architectural diversity of the town centre.

The village stands on the border with the neighbouring county of Sussex. It occupies rising ground and offers fine views across the Weald.

In this delightful and evocative view, we see the north or `top' side of Westgate.

Ware Park, rebuilt in the 1880s by William Parker, is located about three-quarters of a mile north-west of Bengeo on the outskirts of Hertford.

This is all pedestrianised now, and no double decker bus is to be seen in this part of the High Street. The High Street is in fact the Roman Ermine Street, and it goes all the way through the city.

Shoppers at John Harrison's would have been paying something in the region of 6s 11d a pound for sirloin, 2s 1d for brisket, 2s 11d for streaky bacon, 4s 11d for a dozen eggs and around 3s 5d for a pound

Ventnor transformed itself from an obscure fishing hamlet to a fashionable watering place during the last half of the 19th century.

The small, relatively unspoilt village of Fernhurst lies on the Midhurst to Haslemere road in the north-west corner of Sussex.

This picturesque quarter of Tetbury leads from the north-east corner of the Chipping to a triangular green with a splendid copper beech tree.

Market Place is now known as Hutton Road, but the row of shops shown here is easily recognisable today.

Here we see a New Forest glade under the shade of the famous King and Queen Oaks.

Fordingbridge is now a busy market town, though in former days it was an important industrial centre, renowned for the manufacture of sailcloth and canvas.

The circular object at the top of the sign represents a torc or neck ornament.

Looking at this lonely stretch of coast, with its wild headlands and deserted coves, it is easy to understand why so many local people engaged in smuggling as well as fishing.

Charminster parish straddles the little River Cerne to the north-west of Dorchester.

The hilltop town of Shaftesbury began its existence during the Iron Age, but it became important when King Alfred founded an abbey here and installed his daughter as abbess.

The narrow street of Petty Cury runs between Market Hill and Sidney Street.