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The slums of the Gorbals were cleared, and in their place in the 1960s arose enormous tower blocks; in recent years they have been demolished to make way for low-density housing of a more humane

This hotel nestles at the foot of Box Hill, alongside the rushing traffic of the main London to Dorking road.

The 12th-century church of St Helen was the parish church for Garstang, two miles away. Until they acquired their own church, Garstang villagers had to walk to Churchtown.

The Park Keeper's Lodge and the Aviary The gardens were laid out in the late 19th century on the site of old Purbeck stone quarries formerly owned by the Goddard family.

Protected from overwhelming traffic by the encirclement of the Upton by-pass to the west and the M53 motorway to the east, Upton has changed little since these views were taken.

Tirley lies a few miles downstream from Tewkesbury on the Severn. The school was established by the church in 1842, and its design is typical of others found in villages hereabouts.

The Drill Hall (left), which was then the HQ of the 4th Battalion Royal Lincolnshire Regiment, has recently had a complete restoration; it reopened on 20 March 2004 to resume its place in the entertainment

When William the Conqueror finally took control of Durham, he combined the powers of the bishop and the Earl of Northumbria to create Durham's first prince bishop, a Norman called William Walcher.

A lot of history revolves around Brancepeth Castle, which in spite of modern restorations has a long story to tell.

Behind them are the spired buildings of the new town cemetery, which was to be opened in 1894. The shadowed slopes of the Blorenge dominate the skyline.

Behind them are the spired buildings of the new town cemetery, which was to be opened in 1894. The shadowed slopes of the Blorenge dominate the skyline.

The yacht is passing by the north side of the Broad, with 1930s bungalows along the frontage. The yacht is typical of those developed since the 1930s for use on the Broads.

The small stone village of Beddgelert stands at the confluence of the Colwyn and Glaslyn rivers. It sits in the shadow of Snowdon, and is a favourite tourist spot.

Just a few yards up the hill from All Saints' Church, Barn Hill is a far cry from the commercial bustle of Red Lion Square.

Dunstanburgh is the largest castle in Northumberland, built by Thomas, Earl of Lancaster; the licence to crenellate was granted shortly after the loss of Berwick to the Scots.

After the iron industry ceased production, the locality was less prosperous; the common became notorious for 18th-century lawlessness.

The buildings behind were attached to the rear of the mill and also contained stabling.

This is an unusual photograph of Burnley's parish church in that it is taken from the north, where the trees make photography difficult.

In the early 19th century this was the home of William Ponsonby, brother of Byron's lover Lady Caroline Lamb. Ponsonby's wife, Lady Barbara, was the sister of the reformer Lord Shaftesbury.

In the early 19th century this was the home of William Ponsonby, brother of Byron's lover Lady Caroline Lamb. Ponsonby's wife, Lady Barbara, was the sister of the reformer Lord Shaftesbury.

The thatched roof and plastered walls of the Chantry House typify the construction of the houses and cottages in Ashwell. Even the barn (left, behind the delivery van) is thatched.

A horseman rides north-eastwards, along what is now St Andrew's Road towards Bradpole, when this was part of that parish before boundary changes brought the northern suburbs into Bridport borough.

The large shelter and the Jubilee fountain replaced the grand wrought iron gates of Torbay House as the focal point of Torbay Road.

Equidistant between Pickering and Castleton is the historic village of Rosedale. The small Cistercian abbey housing 10 nuns was formed in 1158. A tower is the only remaining part of the abbey itself.