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The Lee and Stort Navigation north of London is a series of short canals linking the eponymous river­s. In this view, it is about to enter a canalised section in the industrial end of Ware.

Ironically, having had no customs and excise provision during the 18th century, the north side of the dock was to become the site of Portcullis House, the local headquarters of Her Majesty's Customs

We see the new St Mary's church from the north side of Longfleet Road, which is now very busy. To the right is the entrance to Parish Road, which is named after a former vicar.

The school was built in the 1880s, and is now the Ashford North Stone.

Helmsley is the attractive castle-crowned 'capital' of the North York Moors National Park, and this view shows passengers alighting from a Bedford coach parked beside the Eleanor-style cross in the spacious

Here we see East Mill and its mill pool, looking eastwards from the north bank of River Asker, towards houses beside East Road (centre).

Another view from the quay, which is situated just to the north of Carrickfergus. It shows the little harbour wall and a rather full rowing boat setting out on an excursion.

The cloister lies to the north of the church, with the master's hall to its west. A small cloister, less than 60 ft square, it dates from about 1450; it is a tranquil, contemplative space.

Balmer Lawn is a popular picnic spot situated to the north-west of Brockenhurst. The lawns around the town are areas originally cleared of woodland, both to provide timber and to allow deer to graze.

Here we see East Mill and its mill pool, looking eastwards from the north bank of River Asker, towards houses beside East Road (centre).

There are many fine buildings in this north-western corner of Worcestershire, such as Court of Hill, near Tenbury Wells.

These ladies are strolling on one of the highest hills in North Norfolk. Pretty Corner is aptly named, and the title applies to them as well as to the wonderful scenery visible from this point.

This small village (pronounced 'Swan'ick') lies on the A38, midway between Ripley and Alfreton, to the north of Derby.

The coat of arms above the North Gate is that of James ll. Parking is beginning to present a problem.

After 1856, a residence north of the border of not less than three weeks was required before a marriage could take place.

Boroughbridge probably saw its best days when it was a coaching town for traffic on the Great North Road and had no fewer than twenty-two inns. This picture shows the 14-bed Three Greyhounds Hotel.

By the 19th century the North Gate had suffered from years of neglect (see picture 25412), and was in danger of disappearing altogether.

Inns and restaurants such as the Old Plough and the White Horse (left) served the travelling public on the Great North Road until a bypass was built for the A1 to the west of the village.

Designed by William Bell for the North Eastern Railway, this station opened in July 1887, replacing one a short distance to the east.

This large dwelling is just north of the church, and was ideal for conversion into a youth hostel.

A fine view looking north up Victoria Street from the junction with Ann Street. The view is again dominated by the Albert Memorial.

This view looks north along Trumpington Street. Corpus Christi College is on the right hand side, with St Botolph's church just in the foreground.

Further along the Great North Road we find the Wheatsheaf pub facing the green, and the obelisk of the war memorial. In the distance are a number of shops, including the Eskimo.

A view looking north along the coast road with the castle behind the photographer. This charming scene has captured women and children out walking, with not a wheeled vehicle to be seen.