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Another view of Cat Nab, showing very clearly the 'new town' laid out in the mid to late 19th century, largely through the vision and initiative of the Pease family.

75 years after this photograph was taken, Great Brington and the adjoining parkland became the focus of world attention when Diana, Princess of Wales was laid to rest in the grounds of Althorp House.

The two groups of statuary flanking the large ornate central window of the Council Chamber represent the sea receiving the three rivers of the city - the Taff, the Rhymney and the Ely.

Salcombe was the home of the Victorian historian James Anthony Froude, author of a history of England and of biographical publications about Thomas and Jane Carlyle.

Most of the stone used in the construction of the Minster was carried up this street. The names of streets and alleys are sometimes strange, such as Whipmawhopmagate and Jubbergate.

Just south-east of Stopham Bridge is the confluence of the Arun and its most important tributary, the Western Rother, previously known as the Turning Stream or Westwater, which extended to Fittleworth,

The half-timbered top storeys of all these shops added an attractive architectural extra to this suburban part of the town.

In their summer dresses, the ladies of Cheam go about their task of shopping along Cheam Broadway at lunchtime on a warm day.

Today the view is quiet and smoke-free, but this was not always the case; Llanelli was once the tin plate capital of the world.

Barford St John is a typical example of the remoteness of some of the villages in north-west Oxfordshire.

The builder T F Nash was one of three main contributors to the creation of the present shopping centre.

Standing at the bottom of the notoriously steep climb of Porlock Hill, the Ship Inn appears little changed today, despite the removal of its attractive wooden porches.

The old Wheal Coates mine, perched on the steep cliffs of St Agnes Head, has been frequently photographed over the years.

This posed picture shows the lower part of the village.The 15th-century tower of the village church is peeping out on the skyline on the left.

This view of the golf course and clubhouse from one of the lakes shows the old mansion in the background, with the tower that forms the entrance to the courtyard visible to the right of the

An overview of Teignmouth, taken from Shaldon Hill, across the estuary of the river Teign. The town is said to be Devon's oldest resort.

The Victoria Pier was a hub of waterfront activity, with sailing clubs making full use of its facilities, especially during Regatta week.

This distinguished market town lies at the head of a valley.

The great Norman church is one of the most impressive in Europe and certainly the finest in Hampshire.

The magnificent sweep of York station dates from the completion of the Doncaster-Selby-York line. Opened in 1877, the station allowed through running of trains.

The great Norman church is one of the most impressive in Europe and certainly the finest in Hampshire.

Note the hay rake, coal-scuttles and assortment of piping and rope adorning the window of the local ironmongers in the centre of Lyndhurst.

The town of Romsey is known for its associations with two distinguished Englishmen.

A penny-farthing can be seen leaning against the front of the cycle stores in the centre of Burley, which John Wise described in 1863 as 'one of the most primitive of (New) Forest hamlets'.