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This photograph shows Lordens Hill on a somewhat gloomy day.There are few cars parked along the street, but in those days private car ownership amid working families was still something of a novelty.The

Along the street in the picture was a special bath house, as well as a number of well-appointed new hotels and lodgings.

Bursledon village consists of two distinct halves - the new and the old.

In 1775 the town's new gaol was built in Queen Street, but this was demolished in 1845, one year after Horsham's last public execution on the special gallows erected outside.

The Carlton Hotel with its cupola (right) dominated the High Street. It was demolished in 1977 and replaced by Boots.

During the 19th century the market prospered; this new market hall was built for £700, the money having been raised by public subscription. It is now a shop.

During the 19th century the market prospered; this new market hall was built for £700, the money having been raised by public subscription. It is now a shop.

The appearance of national chain stores was a new threat to the small family business.

From early Victorian times, Punch and Judy shows moved away from the fairgrounds and streets and on to the beach in pursuit of lucrative new audiences.

The church of St Peter occupies an island site where the main street divides.

A quarter of a century apart, this and the previous view of the High Street show how little it changed throughout the 20th century, with the exception of traffic problems and an increased number

John Johnson's imposing Gothic clock tower, built in 1887 of white stone with sporadic red bands and gabled clock faces, was originally intended to form the centrepiece of a new building development, some

The bank on the right was Simonds Bank, opposite Princess Street, now called Princess Way.

Hare Street existed long before the creation of the garden suburb of Gidea Park but has now all but lost its separate identity.

Bursledon consists of two distinct halves - the new and the old.

This view captures well the qualities of old East Bourn, now called the Old Town.

Donkeys ply up and down the steep-stepped street, carrying goods on panniers. The New Inn is still there, offering rest and refreshment to visitors.

Viewed from the position of what in 2002 became a sparkling new piazza, the 1950s Lytham exhibits little of its potential.

When Dr John Addenbrooke died in 1719, he left over £4,500 to build a new hospital. Here we see Addenbrooke's from the roof of the Fitzwilliam Museum in Trumpington Street.

The Hand in Hand Fire Office, a well-known insurance company, was situated at 1 New Bridge Street. The site is now an open space.

The 114 cars and 1,000 horses were the property of the Belfast Street Tramway Company. The company was now ready to bring in electric trams, and had an act of parliament approving the work.

Already falling into disrepair in Victorian times, thatched cottages on the east side of South Street, beside South Bridge, would soon succumb to the front-line of urbanisation.

Horley is on the old main London to Brighton road before it was diverted around the area of new Gatwick airport. Single and two-horse traps wait by the roadside.

The Grand was almost brand-new, and the Royal was rebuilding. Another recent pile was Pim's Stores, ready to cater for the same clients. The Stag's Head ranked as a public house, but took visitors.