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Apart from benefactions, the monks also received a share of the profits made from shipwrecks, and any other items of value which were washed ashore between Runton and Beeston.

This old dome-shaped weather-beaten pump dates back to medieval times, and is situated at an important junction in the middle of this historic town.

Note the pinafore-wearing girls and the white starched collars of the boys. In the background is the tower of the parish church.

The loss in 1854 of the 700 ton steamer the 'Nile' with all aboard caused an enormous outcry; as a result the octagonal lighthouse on Godrevy Island was built.

Though the main roads are rather too busy for horseriding these days, the many country lanes, bridleways and ridge paths make this method of transport an excellent way to explore the county and escape

Southbourne has an unfortunate place in aviation history as the scene of the air crash that killed pioneer aviator Mr Rolls, of Rolls Royce fame, in 1910.

Electric trams began running in Bournemouth on 23 July 1902, though they were eventually given up in favour of electric trolley-buses.

The natural scenery of the Bournemouth coastline dictated the way the new town developed.

Ringwood's houses date from most periods of England's history and include some modern buildings - for this is both a commuter town and a favourite place for retirement.

In very early times Fordingbridge was known simply as 'Forde' , a crossing point of the Avon since prehistoric times.

A superb view of the main building and the Gloirette. Although the Castle appears to be medieval, its turrets and battlements in fact date from a rebuilding in the late 1820s.

On the extreme right is the doorway of the timbered 16th-century Chequers Inn.

Simultaneously, they keep an eye upon the rowing boats, who are making the most of calm conditions to leave the security of this harbour.

Perhaps the most noticeable aspect of the picture is the acute interest being taken by everyone in the scene - of course, in those days, taking a photograph involved considerably more than the point-and-shoot

On a dull day this large broad can appear a threatening expanse of rough, grey water, but it provides opportunities for excellent sailing.

Each side bears a single uplifting word to describe the attributes of the soldiers of Finedon who died in World War I – 'prowess', 'cheerfulness', 'courage' and 'endurance'.

The Promenade 1892 It was one man, Thomas Owen, a land and property speculator, who developed this part of Portsea Island, transforming it into a residential suburb of Portsmouth.

This view looks south down Trumpington Street, with the Front Court of Pembroke College on the left with its distinctive classically designed Wren Chapel.

Typical of the suburban development along the coast between Littlehampton and Worthing, Willowhayne Avenue, although labelled Angmering-on-Sea, is actually in East Preston: presumably a name with more

Decimus Burton's impressive arch is topped by a decorative frieze depicting horsemen, the design imitated from the Elgin Marbles which were on display in the British Museum.

This church is built of coursed brown rubble and has a south-west tower with spire.

Shropshire towns have long had a reputation for their displays of hanging baskets and window boxes, a fashion that the rest of the country seems only recently to have followed.

Thatched cottages are comparatively rare in this part of Derbyshire; to see Baslow's examples, you have to follow the signposted path for Chatsworth, which starts at the car park.

This view, this time from the boathouse side of the canal, shows Frimhurst Lodge, with Frimhurst behind the trees in the background.