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In earlier times, before the construction of its many bridges, the Otter presented a formidable barrier to travellers, particularly when the river was in flood and its ford impassable.

A Manchester Corporation tramcar stands at the Altrincham terminus in Railway Street, its route back to Manchester being by way of Stamford New Road, Sandiway Road, Manchester Road, Washway Road, Cross

The building with the rocket- like spire, seen on the left in the photograph, was another of Egham's fine hotels.

The railway was a working narrow gauge route running passengers up to the Corris quarries and bringing slate back.

This village sprawls around the lanes of the surrounding countryside of the Blackmoor Vale as though not quite sure where it wants to be.

This village sprawls around the lanes of the surrounding countryside of the Blackmoor Vale as though not quite sure where it wants to be.

A nanny with her charge admires the view over the river. Note the three-wheeled push chair - back in fashion again a century later.

Looking back over the Lawn towards Bear Street, the view is instantly recognisable today. The road is widened a little and the street furniture changed.

Christchurch is the mother cathedral of the Church of Ireland. It is situated a short distance west of Trinity College.

Benson's official title is Bensington, a name dating back to Anglo-Saxon times. The old coaching inn, half way down Brook Street on the left, had the unusual name of the Farmer's Man.

Visitors come here even today to look at the catches brought in by Whitby trawlers.

Legend relates that a Saxon king, on a progress through his realm, wondered how he could cross a creek without getting his feet wet.

The Yew Tree 1907. Sussex is renowned for her trees: oaks are commonly termed 'Sussex Weed'.

We are further down into the town and looking back up towards the clock tower, which is just visible.

Set in a most attractive position on the shore of Restronguet Creek off the Carrick Roads, the old thatched inn was once owned by the captain of the 'Pandora', which sailed to the South Pacific to

At the height of the canal era, the Wharf was a bustling depot where up to ten large barges could load and unload.

The White Horse (right) has undergone some changes over the years.

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.

This is the view looking back towards the bridge. It would appear that there is a queue of people waiting to buy tickets for a ride on the pleasure boat.

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.

Campers drift back to their caravans after watching one of Poole Harbour's famous sunsets.

The sturdy church of St Nicholas was originally the castle chapel, and probably dates back to the 11th century.

They were converted into an hotel, as seen in this view, but shortly afterwards the building was reconverted back to twenty-nine flats.

The chancel was extensively rebuilt in the latter part of the 19th century, but the rest is considerably older, including the timber-framed porch, which dates back to late medieval times.