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This wonderful nostalgic photograph shows steam engine 'black 5', the work-horse of the LMS region, heading south with non-corridor stock on a local, probably to Bamber Bridge and on to Blackburn.

This view shows the west end of the Market Square. Several routes enter town, but none disturb this pretty square. A couple , probably visitors, admire the old market cross.

Findon is on the top of the Downs, just north of Worthing, and was noted for an annual sheep fair. Now horse breeding and training is an important local activity.

This picture of peace and tranquillity, though it was taken in 1918, could really have been taken in 1998 or even yesterday. Note the boathouse on the far bank.

Jugs of tea are advertised on the left, and 'Walkie Photos' on the right.

For this 1960s view, Frith's photographer is looking north from the upper floor of the quite new Woolworth's towards the horse chestnut trees edging Parsonage Field - they screen the Comrades

Farley Green is situated towards the south end of Albury parish, and its fields are carved out of the surrounding greensand woods.

We are looking north-east from the green in front of The Abbey's large grounds; this view is remarkably unchanged since 1890.

On the Widnes side of the bridge the world's first double- decker bus service was started in 1909 especially to meet passengers from the bridge and give them a ride into the centre of the town

Though the Broads are wild and empty places of sweeping skies and wind-blown marshes, the traveller by boat is never far from history.

The pier was purchased privately by Anne and Mike Paxman in 1994, who lived on the pier and were determined to restore and open all the facilities.

The Steine, originally marshy ground, became the focus of early Brighton development as houses were built for the fashionable visitors.

On the right is the Rutland Arms, a commercial hotel. Commercial hotels evolved to offer businessmen, company representatives and travellers (salesmen) comfortable and affordable accommodation.

Behind the houses was Raby Park, an imposing housing development stimulated by the arrival of the railway.

Next to Godsell & Sons is Woolworth's, which at the turn of the century was Brinsmead Pianos. If we count four awnings down on the same side of the road, we will just be able to make out Boots.

The Hooton branch of the Stanleys all lie here in the church, including Sir Rowland Stanley, who died aged 96 in 1613.

This view shows the west end of the Market Square. Several routes enter town, but none disturb this pretty square. A couple , probably visitors, admire the old market cross.

Here we see the Parish Church as we look from the High Street through Middle Row, part of the 'old town' of Ashford.

It originally started as just five women students assembling in a house in Cambridge to be tutored by Mrs Jemima Clough; as the establishment grew, it moved into a building in the suburb of Newnham,

Here we see a view of the splendid Court House. Begun in 1772 as a market house, it seems to be a centrepiece for the vast County Down estate.

It dates from the same era as St John's, thanks to Bishop Roger of Salisbury, who was a liberal churchman.

The two Victorian Early English windows and the four-bay arcades of 1200- 10, added since, were overdone.

In the porch are two effigies of cross-legged knights, probably of the late 13th century. The stained glass in the chancel is by Powell and Sons, 1858-69.

The 'burn' part of the name comes from the stream which runs through the village.