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Queen Anne established the famous racecourse in 1711, though the meetings only became popular when the Duke of Cumberland, the first member of the Royal Family elected to the Jockey Club, revived them

As is customary in medieval great churches, the choir stalls occupy the first bays of the nave.

Until 1878 all but three of the bridges over the Thames were owned by private companies who levelled tolls on foot passengers.

The tower has provided a daunting welcome to generations of potential pupils. Although appearing to be medieval, it was designed by Sir Thomas Jackson in 1815.

Weare Giffard marks the head of the tidal estuary of the Torridge.

Three pairs of stones were driven by a water wheel, and produced 100 sacks of flour a week in 1869. The bridge over the Avon was built in 1893.

Beyond Torquay harbour is the fine sweep of Torbay. In Nelson's day the entire British fleet could anchor within the sheltering arms of the bay.

A marvellously posed picture of the Ruxley watersplash, at Ewell on the Hogsmill River. It was situated in Ruxley Lane, now the B284.

St Mary's Parish Church c1960 The 15th-century stone tower of this Perpendicular church situated in the heart of the old village, with its 17th- century cupola on the stair turret, was heavily

The early Tudor gateway of St John's College is richly decorated with the arms of its founder, Lady Margaret Beaufort.

The age of popular motoring led to increased numbers of tourists coming to Cheltenham.

Following the Dissolution of the Monastries, it was acquired by the Crown before becoming part of Pembroke College. Its members worshipped here until the college built its own chapel in 1732.

The imposing Jubilee statue of Queen Victoria dominates Abingdon's Market Place.

St Mary's church is the focus of this ancient little town, which is built almost exclusively from Cotswold stone. The church tower houses a peal of twelve bells.

The sails on the pleasure dinghy are as worn as those on the ancient windmill standing out boldly on the edge of the river.

It has safe bathing and plenty of space for ball games. One drawback is the wind, which can spoil a picnic and blow beach balls out of sight.

Lining the centre of the street are the town's stocks, market cross, fish slab and whipping post; the lamp behind was erected to commemorate Queen Victoria's golden jubilee.

On the right is a heavily-rusticated arch leading through to the rear of the hotel, a reminder of the town's coaching days.

The Green has attractive Georgian houses - note the fine portico and parapet of High House on the left. Went House is in the centre.

It had undergone a number of incarnations since the Bard's day, but the timber framework, the floors and some of the internal walls are as they were in the 16th century.

The growth of the village can be traced back to the second half of the 19th century. Road and rail links (it has two railway stations) make it ideal commuter country.

By the end of the 19th century the building behind the cross had abandoned its role as a general store and had become a refreshment house.

Something really fascinates a crowd of very curious beach-goers - not just a landing of fish. We will never know what it was!

As can be seen, many of the shops were used by both of the Colleges for supplies and provisions.