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By 1901, the Riverside Road development of the 1880s and 1890s was maturing. This view also shows the old towpath, with moored barges, prior to the improvements for pleasure boating.

Though the west tower is thought to be medieval, the main body of the church was rebuilt by J A Cory in the 1850s and enlarged between 1869 and 1873.

Compared with the photograph of Fore Street in 1906, the gas lamp is still in place, but the corner is now plastered with adverts for the cinema on Barnoon Hill.

The village takes its name from the well on the south side of the churchyard. It gained importance from the ferry which it operated over the Ouse to Fen Drayton.

This view looks northwards towards Tavern Street, with St Lawrence's church on the left; peering over the rooftops in the background is the unmistakable spire of St Mary-le-Tower.

This late medieval building in Chesil Street is one of Winchester's oldest surviving buildings, dating from around 1450. It has served the city as a popular restaurant for many years.

Maybe the unmetalled roads in all villages looked like this after a heavy storm in 1906, but this scene is also a reminder of Britford's close proximity to the Avon.

In 1920 its population was only a little over 3000; Newark, just eight miles away, had a population of around 16,000.

Maybe the unmetalled roads in all villages looked like this after a heavy storm in 1906, but this scene is also a reminder of Britford's close proximity to the Avon.

A charming study of two young onion sellers taken by Frith during the long and prosperous 'Edwardian Afternoon'. Merchant ships brought goods from all over the world into Plymouth's harbours.

The strange colours, white and red, of the cliffs around Seaton give a striking effect when the sun falls upon them. They are notoriously crumbly, and rock falls are common.

A charming study of two young onion sellers taken by Frith during the long and prosperous 'Edwardian Afternoon'. Merchant ships brought goods from all over the world into Plymouth's harbours.

Built of cast-iron, the bridge was opened in 1863 and improved the city by giving direct access to the original railway station, which was situated within the city walls.

The miniature railway at Saltburn delighted generations of young visitors to the town (and possibly older visitors!). In the foreground a proud father and his children enjoy the boating lake.

Close to Butlin's (now Botton's) amusement park, the model yacht pond - opened 1930 - was a popular attraction for many years, with a kiosk nearby for hiring all kinds of vessels.

The memorial is to the founder of the park. The park's layout indicates its ornamental nature.

Inside, the church looks slightly different today: behind the altar is a reredos commemorating the Ching family, and a wooden screen separates the chancel from the rest of the church.

Inside, the church looks slightly different today: behind the altar is a reredos commemorating the Ching family, and a wooden screen separates the chancel from the rest of the church.

Inside, the church looks slightly different today: behind the altar is a reredos commemorating the Ching family, and a wooden screen separates the chancel from the rest of the church.

On the right the Old Post Office Buildings, faced in red terracotta, were a triumphant memorial to the Victorian splendour of the town, and to Gotch and Saunders, the architects.

On the right the Old Post Office Buildings, faced in red terracotta, were a triumphant memorial to the Victorian splendour of the town, and to Gotch and Saunders, the architects.

It was built to take advantage of the prevailing south-westerly winds, and it reinforced Southport's claim to be a health resort.

On the right is a lookout tower and boat house for one of Aldeburgh's two lifeboats. The other is just to its left in the distance.

The street contains a variety of old buildings, from Tudor to Georgian.