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The oldest part of this ancient hostelry is to the left. The parish boundaries meet here with those of Myerscough and Barton; indeed, one boundary cuts through the Roebuck's bowling green.

The parish church of St John the Baptist overlooks the town. This magnificent building dates from the 12th century, and the splendid tower was built in the early 15th century.

This thatched cottage stands between Bouncers Lane and Blacksmith's Lane, and is one of many half-timbered buildings in the village.

Already busy with turnpike traffic, the railway's arrival encouraged more hotels, such as the Royal Station Hotel at the bottom of the street.

A local architect, James Hibbert designed the building, which is a monumental interpretation of the classical style, the relief above the portico depicting figures of the Greek philosophers and teachers

It was then known as the George and Dragon, but re-christened the Assheton Arms following the elevation of the squire to Lord Clitheroe.

The warden points to one of the city's landmarks, possibly the Ashton Memorial on the opposite hillside.

A quieter resort than neighbouring Blackpool, Cleveleys attracted holidaymakers who were more inclined to stroll along the promenade or sit reading in the sheltered sea-front gardens.

Beneath the ancient oak are the 'fish stones', steps of a market cross on which monks from nearby Gresgarth displayed their catches for sale.

In the 18th century, fast flowing streams powered a variety of mills around the village, and many of its cottages date from this period, built to house an expanding work force.

A pleasant setting against a backdrop of wooded hills and a gentle coastline with wonderful views to the southern Lakes helped establish Silverdale as a quietly fashionable medicinal sea-bathing resort

Thanks to a railway station providing train services to London, Brockenhurst began to expand during the second half of the 19th century.

The village war memorial stands at the road junction (centre left), and on the right is the entrance to The Queens Head Hotel.

Horndean began as a result of the 18th-century turnpike road.

One of the highly successful Austin Minis is parked in the foreground.

Most of the permanent chalets were raised on piers, like this one where a young boy smiles for the camera. In 1953 the sea broke through the defences, causing great distress and some loss of life.

Although this is not the highest point in the county, the view from the top of the hill is superb in all directions.

This photograph shows the skyline from the profile of Bell Stone (left, top) along to the ramparts of the Iron Age hill-fort on Eggardon Hill (right, top).

In this area there are a concentration of attractive small plaques above the doors and lintels announcing that the cottages are owned by Blakeney Neighbourhood Housing Association.

St Margaret's stands on high ground at the southern end of the present village near the green at Newgate.

The old Gap, originally used by fishermen to reach the sea, had become widened by thousands of visitors' feet, so it was smartened up with ornamental embankments by the camp sites; even

One of the finest castle ruins in the UK, Kenilworth began as a timber fort. The first stone castle was built c1120 by Geoffrey de Clinton, chamberlain and treasurer to Henry I.

The Church of St Peter and St Paul overlooks the River Tame and was founded c1150 by Osbert de Arden. The Norman nave survives, but the chancel and tower were added in the 13th century.

The lychgate is still in place, and so are the school wall and railings (right), the porch of Linden Lea (left), and the stones protecting it from passing traffic.