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This was the period when few supermarkets existed and those that did were built in town centres, as most people relied on public transport.

This view shows a working community and this old town still thrives today.

Race Hill was once the main road into Launceston from the south; it leads down to the South Gate, which is the last remnant of the old town walls.

Railways made Victorian countryside accessible to city dwellers, and writers romanticised it so much that many moved out there. Urbanisation had begun.

In 1586 Camden said that Weobley had 'more fair cellars than most market towns of its bigness in England'.

Freeman, Hardy & Willis must have been one of the earliest high street chains to establish themselves in large and small towns alike.

The gardens, the railway line and Princes Street occupy the area once covered by the waters of Nor' Loch.

The railway came to Burton in 1839 with the opening of the Birmingham & Derby Junction.

The Town Hall dates from 1932-33, designed by Briggs & Thornley and built of Portland stone.

The Railway Hotel and two blocks of Tudor-style shops were built, but Howard's vision was scuppered by the Second World War.

The buildings now house the town's museum. The museum was opened by Lord Raglan in July 1959, and its first curator was Duggan Thacker. It was extended with the refurbishment.

The substantial stone buildings to be seen in the town here in the Square and also around Salter Street hint at the wealth made by local merchants, who made their money in trade and shipping

In 1586 Camden said that Weobley had 'more fair cellars than most market towns of its bigness in England'.

This prosperous small town witnessed a day of rioting on 22 May 1822. The rioters were protesting against their starvation wages and the high levels of unemployment.

The centre of Garstang has been spared the worst ravages of modern development and, although generally now more busy than depicted here, remains largely unchanged.

This road is the main shopping street in Fleet, and it contains a mixture of architecture from Victorian to modern.

Just out of the picture, high on the right bank, is the path from Love Lane and Wolversdene Road to the bridge. The trap and donkey cart going into town have stopped to pose for the picture.

As with so many seaside resorts of the 19th century, Bournemouth attracted a wealthy and fashionable clientele.

There were around 160 shops in the town centre by this time, and the Development Corporation had turned their attention to providing Basildon with a health centre, and also police, fire and ambulance stations

This view shows the higher part of the town. Note the Rees, Baker & Co., Fishguard delivery cart and the Great Western Hotel on the left.

Looking west from the top of St Bartholomew's tower, the view across the country- side has changed little over the years, and might still be recognised by Thomas Hardy, who served as a captain under

After the smaller scale Exchange, the new Council House of Portland stone seemed very grandiose to the citizens of Nottingham, but they have come to appreciate their imposing town hall.

This bleak, wind-blasted village, the most westerly in England, is known locally as Church Town. The low granite tower of St Senana looks down on the first and last hotels in England.

Behind the Cow and Calf rocks is this desolate valley from where most of the stone to build the town was quarried.