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Following the nationalisation of the railways in 1948, the Kennet and Avon Canal was closed to navigation in 1951, about four years before this photograph was taken.

On this southern arm of the Haven, Angle Bay boasts fine views right across the Milford Haven. There are several beached boats, the first complete with tender.

In 1844, railway surveyors came to this agricultural village with the aim of linking two main lines to provide a route from West Yorkshire to Lancashire and Cumbria.

This was the port of destination or call for such lines as Union Castle, North German Lloyd and American Lines.

Close to Butlin's (now Botton's) amusement park, the model yacht pond - opened 1930 - was a popular attraction for many years, with a kiosk nearby for hiring all kinds of vessels.

The memorial is to the founder of the park. The park's layout indicates its ornamental nature.

Inside, the church looks slightly different today: behind the altar is a reredos commemorating the Ching family, and a wooden screen separates the chancel from the rest of the church.

Inside, the church looks slightly different today: behind the altar is a reredos commemorating the Ching family, and a wooden screen separates the chancel from the rest of the church.

Inside, the church looks slightly different today: behind the altar is a reredos commemorating the Ching family, and a wooden screen separates the chancel from the rest of the church.

On the right the Old Post Office Buildings, faced in red terracotta, were a triumphant memorial to the Victorian splendour of the town, and to Gotch and Saunders, the architects.

On the right the Old Post Office Buildings, faced in red terracotta, were a triumphant memorial to the Victorian splendour of the town, and to Gotch and Saunders, the architects.

It was built to take advantage of the prevailing south-westerly winds, and it reinforced Southport's claim to be a health resort.

On the right is a lookout tower and boat house for one of Aldeburgh's two lifeboats. The other is just to its left in the distance.

The street contains a variety of old buildings, from Tudor to Georgian.

These days, Cambridge streets have become so congested that parts of the city are no-go areas for cars. Here, the policeman directing traffic appears to have an easy job!

Datchet is mentioned in Shakespeare's 'Merry Wives of Windsor' and Jerome K Jerome's 'Three Men in a Boat'.

By 1901, the Riverside Road development of the 1880s and 1890s was maturing. This view also shows the old towpath, with moored barges, prior to the improvements for pleasure boating.

Built of cast-iron, the bridge was opened in 1863 and improved the city by giving direct access to the original railway station, which was situated within the city walls.

In 1902, bumpers of sulphuric and chalybeate were dispensed here from seven o'clock in the morning onwards. After taking the first glass, a mild constitutional in Valley Gardens was recommended.

However, with the rapid growth of the resort, it acquired borough status; its area extended from Pevensey Sluice to Bulverhythe.

Boroughbridge, to the southeast of Ripon, dates back to Norman times, when a bridge was constructed over the Ure. It was then known as Burgbridge, the borough on the bridge.

Here we see Evans Cliff and the view westwards to the Cobb at Lyme Regis (far left) beyond the landslips and mud-flows of Black Ven and the Shambles (centre).

Much of the large area included in the centre is woodland. Here the 'camp' title is well justified by the neatly erected tents, with two people folding ground sheets (left).

Golf became an enjoyable recreation for a new generation of enthusiasts after the Second World War. Clubhouses, such as this one, became places to socialise and relive old golfing triumphs.