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With a little stretch of the imagination one can visualise the original medieval town huddled below the abbey and the church.

The embankment borders a curve of the river and is a mile-and-a-quarter long. Nottingham folk have been coming here to relax and stroll under the trees for over a century.

Being well-turned-out was an important part of social life in the twenties; a stroll along The Groves on a sunny summer day was an excellent opportunity to see and be seen.

The name means simply 'long street', and the village is spread along the main road, originally the Roman road running from London to Caistor St Edmund, the Roman town just south of Norwich.

Once an important market town, Blandford remains a busy shopping centre, enlivened by the presence of troops from the nearby military camps.

This beautiful wooden trellised bridge crosses the end of a mill stream, where it joins the River Ouse. It was built in 1827, but it has been rebuilt twice, most recently in 1960.

On the right is the 100-bed Clifton Hotel, an extensively rebuilt inn, originally named the Clifton Arms in honour of Thomas Clifton.

One impressive feature of the Manchester Ship Canal was the Barton Aqueduct, designed by Edward Leader Williams.

A trip on the river is an unforgettable experience; the Granta bustles with punts and skiffs against a backdrop of green fields and leafy trees.

The beautiful landscape and the tranquillity indicated in this view give us the reason why William de Lacy chose to renounce the world and live a life of contemplation here in c1100.

The cars rattled and juddered around the circuit, and on hot days there was always the pervading smell of burning oil.

Carisbrooke's dramatic castle, rich in history, made the town a popular tourist attraction with early visitors, including the poet Tennyson, who may have incorporated aspects of the castle into

A tranquil scene on the River Medway, looking towards the magnificent All Saints, Maidstone's parish church, dating from 1395.

Seen from the bridge, most of these buildings survive as cafes, gift shops, and the like. The prominent semi-circular gable on the right in the distance is the famous Roy's Stores.

Looking down towards St Andrew's Street, with First Court, the oldest part of Christ's College, in the distance. The Capital and Counties bank (now Lloyd's) and Post Office are in the foreground.

Piloting, pilchards, piracy and privateering - anything nautical could provide a living for the seafarers of Polruan.

The pier had something for everyone: for a shilling, one could have a session of 'Character Reading: Head, Face & Hand'.

Winchester has always been an important centre for military training; much of the countryside round and about is used for tactical exercises.

The town clock, which has a statue of Queen Anne in a niche behind, was presented to the city after a royal visit in 1713. The building behind is the old Guildhall.

Despite some modern buildings, Castle Morton is a village of great charm. Its ancient Common is still a good place for a wander as you admire the Malverns a few miles away.

Burgage Street, once the main street of Prestbury, is thought to be where the annual fair and the weekly market were held - they originated from a charter granted in the 13th century.

The village of Theydon Bois Green has existed since the 18th century; it constituted the parish's only real settlement.

East Mill stood on the north side of East Road and was powered by the River Asker. This view, dating from 1904, looks eastwards from the north bank and duplicates picture 43865.

The creation of an official long-distance footpath along the Dorset coastline has brought many walkers to Burton Bradstock.