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The summit of Blackdown is several hundred feet above sea level, but it has strong connections with our maritime history.

The Forge 1903 At a time when farming still depended on natural horsepower, rather than the mechanical variety, the local forge was an integral part of any local community.

It is interesting to note the variety of eating places in this photograph; at least two bear the title 'Ye Olde...' - a familiar designation for many business establishments during the 20th century.

As we look down onto Ferryside, we can see the main railway line to Carmarthen at the very right-hand side.

The River c1960 The top of St Thomas' church at Cliffe is visible in the centre of this picture; it was taken from Lewes boating club, which occupies the site of the former Lewes boat-yard and

An extensive view down the valley of Great Langdale, with Harrison Stickle (2,403ft) and Gimmer Crag prominent on the skyline.

The park is a pleasant interlude between Birkenhead Road and Meols Parade on the seafront.

The tanker Languedoc is tied up at Eastham's Queen Elizabeth Docks.

At various times during the year the university organises a number of rowing events.

The small village of Burnt Yates in Nidderdale is graced by this neat little Victorian sandstone church.

It lies at the foot of Holford Glen, the scene of many walks taken by Coleridge and Wordsworth, who lived nearby.

The fence marks the edge of Rickinghall Inferior churchyard, where a bus shelter was built c1960. Opposite, Bell Cottage and Wall Cottage are virtually unchanged.

Given the Isle of Wight's popularity as a holiday and residential paradise, it comes as no surprise that the famous and well-to-do arrived at this charming resort.

Exeter's canal was built at the request of the Tudor merchants, who were exasperated by the weirs on the Exe that obstructed their vessels.

This photograph depicts local residents out shopping in Farnborough.

The 19th-century radical farmer and journalist William Cobbett lived in Botley and described it as 'the most delightful village in the world'.

This view shows the bridge into the castle, recently renewed, and the apse or semi-circular projection. This, like the one at the Tower of London, housed the castle chapel.

Near the Park Gate entrance at the city end stands the former Viceregal Lodge, once the home of the British Governor. It is now the President's palace.

The River Bain flows out of Semerwater, the largest lake in the old North Riding, and into the Ure. At around three miles in length, the Bain is the shortest river in England.

At Guisborough, an order was issued prohibiting the movement of all live cattle, even with a certificate.

Known affectionately as 'The Pepperpot', Godalming's attractive market house of 1814 stands at the junction of three streets in central Godalming.

Here we see some of the forty arches of the Digswell, or Welwyn viaduct, built between 1848 and 1850 out of bricks fired on the site.

Water-skiing was just one of the many new sports offered to guests at Rockley Sands. Behind is Bay Hollow: there are now some trees on the cliff, and the path to the right has become steps.

Originally a separate village, Lexden is now absorbed in Colchester's south-western expan- sion, but its identity is still clear with the church at its heart.