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Some parts of the south-east wing go back to the 14th century, yet the other side dates from c1600. The clock over the entrance has been marking the passing of time for about 350 years.

THE golden sands have always been one of Margate's main attractions and have given the resort an advantage over the more common shingle beaches of South-East England.

The nave and clerestory were added in 1489, and the final details - the chancel, tower and south porch - were added in the early 1500s.

The river valley of the Soar lies to the south of Loughborough. Water, and waterpower, have played important roles in the founding and development of Loughborough.

To the north is the old town of Hemel Hempstead, to the west lies Boxmoor, which derives its name from the moor, with Apsley established to the south.

From now on the southern half south of the Solway, including Carlisle, would be regarded by the kings (and queens) of England as a permanent part of their kingdom, and was eventually divided

Blythswood Square, lying to the south of Sauchiehall Street, was the first of the city squares laid out as a formal garden.

The Midland Bank (now HSBC) was one of the first businesses to come to the Broadway, and it stayed in the Broadway until 2004, when it moved to new premises in South Road.

At one time it was a private house; then it became offices and workshops for the South Eastern Electricity Board, and is now flats.

Her sister ship, 'Reindeer' (1193 grt), entered service on 3 August 1897, and one month later, whilst entering Weymouth, she succeeded in ramming the Bournemouth & South Coast SPCo's 'Brodick Castle

Delivering a vision for the future of Basildon lies in the hands of Thames Gateway in South Essex.

In 1923 special rail transport was provided to take Barrovian families who decided to leave to find a new life in Canada, the USA, and South Africa.

In January 1899 the London Chatham & Dover Railway and the South Eastern Railway amalgamated their fleets under a joint management and operating agreement, though ownership remained unchanged.

Like so much of the south-east, the government wants to pack the people in, but it does not want to pay the price in infrastructure.

During the 19th century, the well-laid-out streets to the south beyond Donegall Square were matched (at least in orderliness) by those built on the reclaimed land near York Street.

(However, in 1694, the Hon Charles Howard, owner of the land at Deepdene, had originally planted seven acres of the south-facing slope of the area as a vineyard.

(However, in 1694, the Hon Charles Howard, owner of the land at Deepdene, had originally planted seven acres of the south-facing slope of the area as a vineyard.

The project grew through the enthusiasm of Graham Stansfield, the Borough's arts & entertainments officer, who brought in funding from South East Arts as well as commercial sponsorship.

Built on the south side of the town in over 13 acres of park, Hollins Hill commanded a fine view of the hills. The formal rose garden was reputed to be one of the finest in Lancashire.

Edward Lucock was also in the High Street, and James Cheeseman had his brewery in South Street. The Red Lion Brewery was also in the High Street.

The sandstone hills have their highest point in Leith Hill, 965ft above sea level, about five miles south-west of Dorking.

It was acquired by J Sainsbury, as their existing premises in South Road were considered to be too small and cramped for the increasing number of people using the store.

Closely connected with the Bailiwick was the Box Moor Trust, which to this day is still responsible for some 400 acres of land to the south-west of the old town.

Of the latter W G Gardner, station-master at Coulsdon South from 1891, recorded in 1916 the growth of the parish from a hamlet to an urban district: `Red Lion Green was a Green in every particular