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The town of Wadebridge falls within the parish of St Breock, but the church lies in a quiet valley nearly a mile away.

Lobbying by the Duke of Devonshire and others secured borough status for Eastbourne in 1883 with George Wallis, the Duke's agent, becoming the first mayor.

On the right is what was once the most important building in the town: the Railway Institute, built by the directors of the railway.

Further development of the town meant further conversion of houses into shops.

A legacy from Allendale's lead-mining and market town days was that it was well provided with hotels, like the ivy- clad Dale Hotel seen here, as well as a number of quality public houses.

After the Hall was demolished in 1904, views opened up of the north side of the church, which is dominated by its tall spire and tower, all Victorian rebuilds of 1868.

Foundry Cottages (left) and three-storey Foundry House (far right), in West Allington, were the hub of Richard Robert Samson`s Grove Iron Works.

Mrs Susannah Osborne was publican at the White Lion and Mrs Frances Biles at the Old Inn.

In the 1950s it was a typical town centre park with seats, walks and flower beds, but all this changed when the Leisure Centre arrived in 1971-76, with its pyramidal pool building and large sports

Presiding over the town's broad High Street is the 120 feet high, pinnacle-topped tower of St James', which dates from the 15th century.

This view is from inside the abbey gateway, looking towards the Market Place and the Town Hall.

The square building to the left of the bridge is the old Market Hall which later became Town Tailors and then Burberrys, both providing welcome employment locally.

The Square is dominated by the 190ft-high Town Hall tower.

Development spread beyond the immediate area of the town to Bradda West and Bradda East; many of the houses in this picture have been built since picture No 47241 was taken in 1901 (page 113).

Morris's building, on the left, has boldly rounded eaves closers and moulded brick strings of better quality Victorian work.

One of the main shopping streets of the town, this photograph of Union Street conveys something of the bustling nature of the area.

In the early 20th century, when Beoley was still completely rural, The Village Inn used to be a popular destination for people venturing out of town by horse-drawn carriage or by bicycle.

In 1873 James Kent leased nearly 100 acres of land and started building houses for commuters.

Built from the bricks for which the town is famous, it cost £13,000, of which the Corporation borrowed £10,000.

The photographer was standing on the position of the old town wall/boundary.

In the early 20th century, when Beoley was still completely rural, The Village Inn used to be a popular destination for people venturing out of town by horse-drawn carriage or by bicycle.

The Helen Garden, opened in September 1933, was given to the town by the late Mrs Helen Reid Stewart Hornby Lewis, as a plaque informs us.

He also died and was buried here in February 1014.

From 1938 to 1966 Market Gate roundabout, seen in the foreground, attempted to speed the flow of traffic on the A49 and A57 routes through the town centre.