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Windhill 1903 With the tombs and churchyard of St Michael's on the right, the 16th-century Boar's Head Inn and its neighbouring cottages lean over the pavement at the top of Windhill as it drops down

A visit to St Cross breaks down the barrier between past and present; it is a chance to glimpse the charitable values of medieval England—and to pause for a while from the hurry and bustle of the

On the downs above Osmington is this famous hill-figure of George III, 108 yards high and 93 yards long.

The hotel far down the street on the right is the Beaufort Hotel today.

Chelsea still had the feel of a village, with some gardens, including the Chelsea Physic Garden and Chelsea Hospital Gardens, running down to the river.

As we look down from the church we can see the premises known as Corfield's Garage on the right, but judging from the mass of bicycles outside perhaps his sideline (or main line) was in the repair of pushbikes

Here we see the well- kept gardens which were situated just below the Promenade and, behind them, the cliff lift taking people down to the sea front.

Burnt Farmhouse is isolated; it incorporates the remains of Field Place, which burned down in 1765. The tower of Litlington church can be seen in the distance.

An extraordinary view: for instead of the great chateau by the French architect, Destailleur, Frith's photographer chose to photograph the lake down by the home farm whose granary can be see out on the

This view is looking down Gravel Hill. This is a quiet mid-afternoon picture, deserted save for workmen re-fitting the shopfront to the post office on the left.

Hundreds of houses in old Taunton were torn down during Victorian times and throughout the 20th century, particularly in the aftermath of the First World War.

The palace was accidentally burnt down by General Hawley's troops in 1746.

Here a lady can be seen trying to coax a child down the steps to the beach.

This view was taken looking west down Gold Street from in front of All Saints' Church. Boots the Chemists have now left County Chambers on the opposite corner.

Swanage spent much of the 20th century developing as a holiday resort, though the town never seemed quite sure whether to try to appeal to the masses or the more exclusive visitor.

As we look down onto Ferryside, we can see the main railway line to Carmarthen at the very right-hand side.

We are looking eastwards back down the street. The centre house with two-storeyed mullion windows is 16th-century. Note the excellent thatch.

We are looking down the main street of the charmingly-named hamlet of Appletreewick in Wharfedale, with the prominent 1,550ft fell of Simon's Seat in the background.

She made regular trips up and down the Bristol Channel in the early 1960s, but she was damaged in 1967, and it was considered uneconomical to repair her.

Peaslake has had its fair share of colourful residents down the years. These have included yeoman farmers, gipsies, smugglers, and the Victorian gentry.

The Red Lion Hotel, on the right of the picture, gives its name to the square in the centre of the village, now dominated by traffic in a one-way system.The two cyclists meandering down the middle

An extensive view down the valley of Great Langdale, with Harrison Stickle (2,403ft) and Gimmer Crag prominent on the skyline.

A view looking down the avenue, with two horse-drawn trams in the foreground.

The Hundred, which runs down to the Market Place, is lined with striking houses and cottages. The Sawyers Arms, now a private house, can be spotted on the right.