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Calshot has long been popular with local people and holidaymakers for the views it affords of Southampton Water.

The railway also turned Whitley Bay into commuter country for those who could afford to escape the grime of Newcastle.

Rothesay is the chief town of the County of Bute, and is situated in a well-formed bay, which affords safe anchorage in high wind.

The second shop from the left is T E Clegg's shoe shop; how many fisher families could have afforded shoes?

At the end of the 18th century, much of the village was in disrepair because the previous owners, the Mordaunt family, were unable to afford the upkeep towards the end of their tenure.

That at No 30 is of particular interest; it afforded the occupants the very best of views of the public hangings that used to take place on Court Green.

Sir James Colquhoun of Luss developed Helensburgh in the late 18th century as a residential district for those who could afford not to have to live any nearer to Glasgow than was absolutely necessary.

Its survival in its near-original form probably owes much to the fact that its owners were often very stretched for cash and could never therefore afford to alter it, add bits on to it or change it in

The pier affords fine views of the shipping and docks of Liverpool, the Irish Sea, and the mountains of Wales.

A rough sea is coming onto the beach, but the pier affords protection to the dangerously narrow harbour entrance beneath the cliffs.

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

Now known as Truro School, the college was founded on the hill overlooking the city 10 years before this photograph was taken, 'affording a thorough English education at a moderate cost' for up to 120

While it has intermittently afforded shelter and refreshment to those that make the summit, and with a train to the top these are usually legion, many feel that a rather crude box is hardly an edifice

Temple Sowerby commemorates the Knights Templar who afforded protection to pilgrims journeying to Jerusalem and held the manor here for over a century and a half.

The roof is thatched with local reed, and the principal rooms are elevated to avoid floods and to afford excellent views of the waterways.

Commercial hotels evolved to offer businessmen, company representatives and travellers (salesmen) comfortable and affordable accommodation.

This late 19th-century improvement afforded the fishermen some protection from the weather.

The boats were built to a high (and expensive) specification, the original 22ft-class later being supplemented by the more affordable and manageable 17ft-class.

Situated by the side of the main road through Alford, the church of St Wilfrid is built mainly of Lincolnshire green stone, which does not wear too well.

Part of a series of gardens laid out by Margaret, later the first Lady Gisborough, the rose garden afforded picturesque views of the neighbouring priory ruins.