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St Giles Hill is the high ground to the east of the old city walls. A fine view over the city can be had by crossing the River Itchen and ascending to its summit.

Broadway and its continuation, the High Street, almost certainly follow the line of an ancient trackway that crossed the River Itchen during the Iron Age.

The high ridges surrounding the upper reaches of the River Otter offer wonderful views across the East Devon countryside.

The Tontine, overlooking the canal basin, offers traditional draught beers and food, but in 1788 it was owned by the Canal Company; the houses on each side of the original inn were used by hop merchants

With their top hats and stiff collars, Eton scholars have been an integral part of daily life in Eton since the College was founded by Henry VI in 1440.

Peering over the thatched roof is the battlemented octagon of the village church, rebuilt after two collapses in the 18th century.

Despite the throng of tourists on summer afternoons, Cockington retains its old-world charm with its picturesque thatched cottages, bee-haunted gardens, lovely old church and modest stately home.

Note the early appearance of double yellow lines prohibiting car parking.

Today the three villages of South, Middle and North Littleton all virtually run into each other.

Slough dates back to the 12th century, when it was a hamlet on the London to Bath road. The settlement later spread to the neighbouring parish of Stoke Poges.

This view shows part of the original castle moat, which was drained in 1862. At that time the rose garden was created, which lies within this beautiful woodland setting.

In its heyday, Swansea's industrial catchment was vast, easily encompassing the little village of Llansamlet. Overlooking the Tawe Valley, it grew thanks to its tin-plate and spelter works.

This view of the High Street at the Cross shows the war memorial (right). The Express Parcels Service is advertised next to the 18th-century Rose and Crown (left).

Peering over the thatched roof is the battlemented octagon of the village church, rebuilt after two collapses in the 18th century.

This attractive pedestrian precinct is just off Tavern Street. Although the feel is Tudor, the straightness of the lines says otherwise. The Walk was actually built in the 1930s.

With the opening of the railway in 1849, Bowdon soon became a popular residential area for wealthy Mancunians; the area around the church was particularly favoured during the 1850s.

Brasted stands on the river?Darent, four miles west of Sevenoaks. Its broad, spacious street is fringed with brick and weatherboarded cottages in the Wealden style.

The extension to Trinity College library is well hidden behind the willows, which also provide shade for the punters on this busy stretch of the river.

Bicycles appear to be a popular mode of transport for the ladies.

The buildings in the foreground are part of the recently completed Spa complex. The tide is clearly well out, and bathing machines are still in evidence.

Much of the building work along Foreshore Road that created the holiday resort is now completed.

Note the early appearance of double yellow lines prohibiting car parking.

The view from the top of Grange Hill over the Dee Estuary on a summer's day can be quite breathtaking. What more fitting site for the town's war memorial?

The photographer was probably standing outside the old school, now the home of the March & District Museum.