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To the right of Romsey's Corn Exchange, built in 1864, is a glimpse of Romsey Abbey, which until the mid-16th century was home to a Benedictine order of nuns.

The village war memorial stands at the road junction (centre left), and on the right is the entrance to The Queens Head Hotel.

This picturesque corner of Lymington includes Quay Hill, with Captains Row on the right. Note the typical 1950s sign on the left - 'station and motor car ferry.'

The characteristic square block of the fish cellars just above the two gigs in the picture betrays Gorran Haven's past as a fishing village.

The 15th-century grey tower of St Mildred's Church, with its bold crocketed pinnacles, dominates the centre of this small town, which stands 322 feet above sea level; it was formerly used as a beacon

Its tower houses an impressive peal of 12 bells, and in the nave are an ornamented Tudor tomb and a 17th-century font.

The road sign indicates the directions to Shrewsbury and Oswestry. Since this photograph was taken, the route of the road at this point has been altered, so that it now goes through the trees.

This village must qualify for having had one of the most short-lived halts in railway history.

Two kiosks at the entrance to the pier used to take bookings for cruises and shows. On the right of the pier are two of the town's hotels, The Antwerp and The Clarendon.

In the 18th century there was a boys' school in Allostock run by a minister of the Unitarian chapel; it was attended at one time by Robert Clive, the future conqueror of India.

This is the Market Place at Long Eaton, as it looked in 1950.

It was not until 1970, however, that the M6 reached England's northern border at Carlisle.

The bank at the left has become the District Bank, and the building also houses the Inland Revenue.

In 2000 the flitch was awarded to four couples. This is Fred and Joan Shepherd (themselves Dunmow residents) being carried in a replica of the ancient Flitch Chair.

The Exel Bowling Lanes replaced it and live entertainment moved to the end of the pier.

This is one of the classic views of the Lake District; it is now used by the modern National Park Authority as its logo.

The imposing red sandstone ruins of the keep of Brougham Castle watch over the River Eamont.

East Dean's simple war memorial fits well on the green of this flint-built village.

Five years after C69083 was taken, it would seem that a rubbish bin has been substituted for some of the seats, and at least one tree, on the left-hand side, has been felled.

Known as Archdale at one time and bought by Gale Thring, the headmaster's son, in 1888.

Lewis's developed during the late 19th century, and at one time was the largest departmental store outside London.

Ludham sits on 'high' ground, which in Broadland can be just a few feet above sea level. The flat lands around are threaded by three great rivers, the Thurne, Ant and Bure.

This is not, in fact a Roman bridge at all, but was probably built in the 18th century.

We are on the southern slope of the Downs, north of Chichester. Boxgrove Priory, of the Benedictine Order, was founded in 1105.