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Waterfalls are a feature of Manx glens, and the Rhenass Falls at Glen Helen are probably the finest. Alas, the upper bridge and pathways no longer exist.

Up to the 15th century, Otley was of more importance than either Leeds or Bradford. England's oldest agricultural show began here in 1799. The market town is bisected by the 75-mile River Wharfe.

Because the square was the home of many businesses, the rank would usually be a busy place, with customers coming and going.

John Johnson was one of the early postmen, and was greatly commended for his speedy deliveries and honesty.

In the 18th century, The Red Lion was a popular stopping point on the London to Portsmouth road before the stage coaches began the long haul up to the wild and treacherous wastes of Hindhead Common, the

Beside the delightful village pond stands the Day and Secondary School (right), a gift in 1876 of John Todd, owner of Swanland Hall.

In the 1960s formation sailing was performed by the light of coloured searchlights. Today, Hamble Week promotes local produce.

Here we have another view of the village, with its cottages and barns built in its local sandstone.

Work began on the New River with funding from Hugh Myddleton in 1610, and despite a number of delays through objections by local landowners, the project was completed within a few years.

The fifth cottage down from the start of the terrace, No 84, is a chapel, and No 74 is now the village shop. The last house in the terrace was the master shipbuilder's house, now a pub.

The first was in the Market Place, near St Ann's Square, built in 1729 at the expense of Sir Oswald Mosley, Lord of the Manor. It was taken down in 1793, and a new Exchange was started in 1806.

Preston (which means 'the priest's town') stands on the River Ribble. It is famous for its Guilds, and the Preston Guild Celebrations are held every twenty years.

Since 1958 when the first shops began opening, Basildon town centre has been the home for a whole host of differing consumer needs.

The first was in the Market Place, near St Anne's Square, built in 1729 at the expense of Sir Oswald Mosley, Lord of the Manor. It was taken down in 1793, and a new Exchange was started in 1806.

A range of 16th-century houses and cottages descends the hill towards a central crossroads, notably Old Forge, Bowries and Ricksteddle.

The only hint that the picture dates later than the 1930s is the National Health Service prescription notice on the top of Goodall's.

This view, taken from the seafront looking back to the town, shows the quieter aspect of 'Belfast by the Sea', Bangor's affectionate nickname.

Every now and again, the Brothers gather in the mid 14th-century Brethren's Hall for a feast of celebration called the Gaudy Lunch.

This picturesque view of the High Street is flanked by the Methodist chapel on the left-hand side, now converted into residential units.

Rowing boats are drawn up on the small shingle beach on the west side of Charlestown harbour, with the Polmear Island rock behind.

The medieval cross stands on the remains of a small green. It has a polygonal base with crocketed panels and four circular steps.

Pembury is now slowly being absorbed into the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells; it is situated on the main A21 London to Hastings road.

This view is upstream of St Catherine's Lock.

With the Severn Estuary in the distance, this is an excellent view of the winding River Wye on its way to the coast.