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Alford is a most attractive small market town on the eastern edge of The Wolds, noted for its thatched Manor House in West Street, a 16th-century hall house with crosswings, all encased in brick in 1661

The vicar could not afford to keep the cottages, and the Church Commissioners sanctioned their sale to the then tenants, much to the annoyance of a local entrepreneur, who wanted to demolish

The high stone wall to the left has always afforded the priory grounds with privacy and protection; the grounds have a 'secret garden' quality, and their tranquillity and peace are in sharp contrast

It afforded views over the bay and mountains, and its grassy slopes encouraged people to sit and enjoy.

They would not have been able to afford the fees, for one thing: they were 10s 6d entrance, and a guinea a year subscription.

By the beginning of the 17th century those Englishmen who could afford it had taken up the craze for smoking tobacco in pipes made of clay.

Mothers and daughters take advantage of the excellent views of the Severn afforded them from the churchyard of St Peter's.

offered on the market as building land in 1935, but it was purchased in 1938 by the London Parochial Charities as a campsite for the children of families living in the East End of London who could not afford

The coastline bulging out around the Wish Tower affords a vantage point for views north-east along the beach; this view shows the horse-drawn bathing machines on their large wheels plying their trade

Balconies afford superb views across the lake for some of Cardiff's wealthiest inhabitants. On our left, in the distance, open land has yet to be developed into suburban Cyncoed.

Those people who could afford it were, already in the 1800s, establishing their homes beyond the old town of Runcorn on the higher ground around Runcorn Hill.

This view up Parish Road affords a glimpse of what was a centre of communication for the village.

Designed by Robert Adam, Wenvoe was built in 1775 by the wealthy Yorkshireman Peter Birt. 11 years after this photograph was taken, it was destroyed by a fire so devastating that the owners could not afford

Built in 1813 by Oxley of Alford, it is a five-sailer owned by the County Council and often open to the public.

The Windsor Gardens, above the esplanade, afford pleasant walks and views.

This was possibly not just for nostalgia's sake, but also because of the number of houses here with jettied bay windows, which afford commanding views of the sea from their upper rooms.

Calshot has long been popular with local people and holidaymakers for the views it affords of Southampton Water.This stretch of the Hampshire coastline is the perfect spot to watch all the comings

In the centre is a motorbike and sidecar, a popular and affordable form of transport.

The 1950s saw an increase in day trips, as people who might not have had the money available for holidays could afford the odd day out on the Thames.

Note their gables and dormers, and their first floor balconies affording that envied view to the sea.These family homes are now all hotels of one sort or another.

This busy conduit linking St John's and High Street affords a perfect view of the tower.

Though cars were more affordable by the 1950s, engines, being thirstier by today's standards, needed more frequent refueling.

The baronial revivalist Gothic building on the left afforded smart premises for the Liverpool Bank.

The slightly raised location affords fine views of the Lake District hills to the west and south. The view is of the east end of the village, looking towards Saddleback.