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Built in 1863 by the well-known architect of the time, P C Hardwick, it still maintains an imposing presence at the top of the town, despite the more indirect route to it now followed by Wellington Avenue

In the one hundred years following the building of the Peak Forest Canal in 1801 the population of Romiley tripled.

It became a hydropathic hotel in 1887 following its enlargement. It was not licensed, and guests had to order their own drink a week in advance of their stay.

It is suggested that the remains of Herstmonceux Castle form part of the oldest brick mansion in Britain; it was built in 1441, following a grant from the king to Roger de Fiennes to ‘embattle’

Here the Lollards, followers of Wycliffe, were imprisoned and tortured.

Here the Lollards, followers of Wycliffe, were imprisoned and tortured.

Many others followed in the 1960s and 70s, and the school occupies most of the south side of the road, with its playing fields extending close to the River Nene.

They were eventually demolished following accidents, but one has since been re-erected in an adjacent field.

It was envisaged that the population of Stevenage would increase from 7,000 to 60,000 in the following twenty years, and indeed 67.000 people lived in the town in 1971.

The broad channel between Drake's Island and Mount Edgecumbe, known as The Bridges, is only navigable via one narrow channel, which is why ships always appear to take 'the long way round', following

The present structure dates from the early 15th century, and has a leper squint through which lepers could follow the service.

In 1886 it was actually cancelled following the deaths of two prominent townswomen, Mrs Trevenen and Miss Grylls. Wakehams the Chemists are still trading today.

Housing development followed the railway, but the station closed in 1965.

In all, with additional areas added, the park totalled a grand 102 acres, which follows the Roath Brook between fashionable Cyncoed and Penylan to the east and Heath, Cathays and Roath

In 1800, shortly after the roof of Chelmsford's future cathedral had collapsed, the tower of All Saints', Writtle, followed suit.

Bedford Street is another road that disappeared from the map following the blitz.

The new-found cleanliness following the demise of the tin plate industry can be clearly seen here.

Its 18th-century economy depended on the coaching trade; further expansion followed the dawning of the railway age. The Town Hall was built to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria.

It was given this name following the visit of the Queen and Prince Philip to Stourbridge in 1957.

Following the Norman invasion of 1066, Southampton became a key port, and the walls and other buildings are a permanent reminder of Southampton's wealth and prosperity in those days.

The 17th-century Cobbold Swan Inn opposite was saved from closure following a Save Our Swan campaign in 1995-1997. Beyond is the old post office, which still retains the original sign on the wall.

In the following pictures we see how it retains its importance as an historic and architectural feature as the city changes around it.

In the following pictures we see how it retains its importance as an historic and architectural feature as the city changes around it.

Following their divorce, Katherine and Henry's daughter, Princess Mary, lived here for a time. We now know her as Bloody Mary.