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At that time the group of buildings was a smallholding with a bar. To the far right there was a barn, and the bar was situated to the right of the central farmhouse.

The tram lift saves a long, tiring climb to the top of the hill.

Surrounded by these majestic trees, and with the west tower of St Leonard's Church, one of the largest and finest in Kent, rising behind them, a summer game of cricket takes place on this spacious ground

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

A big sea is running into the famous cove, as if to emphasise the rugged grandeur of the west coast of the Lizard.

Holidaymakers and day trippers have been drawn to the sandy beach at the mouth of the Seaton valley.

The magnificent elevations of St Paul's, built in the Corinthian style, soar above the surrounding streets and the horse-drawn vehicles.

The machicolated heights of William Herbert's gatehouse and closet towers look down on the moat which surrounds the famous Yellow Tower, the work of his father William ap Thomas.

This admirable market town, with its Queen Anne and Georgian buildings, was once hailed as 'the Montpellier of England'. Five roads meet at the market square.

The Crucible Steel-making Process The process of making crucible, or cast steel, as it was sometimes known, particularly the final part of the process which was pure theatre, has taken on an almost

It was a charity school whose pupils wore blue coats. When the school outgrew its site, land was purchased at Harborne in 1913 to build a bigger school, but it was 1930 before it opened.

A view of Seaview's High Street during the final summer of the First World War.

This panoramic view looks across the rapidly-drying mud flat called the Salty in the foreground, and shows the point jutting into the River Teign and the pier at the Den.

Fishing smacks ride gently to their moorings at slack water, enhancing the peacefulness of this deserted scene.

Brixham is located at the south end of Tor Bay. Its natural harbour, sheltered by the limestone cliffs, made it ideal for settlement.

Well before that, the Roman Fosse Way threaded its way through the town. In later years stage coaches halted at the 18th-century George Inn.

This was the original site of the huge cattle market. In the 19th century the street was lined by saddlers, but these premises gradually closed when horses gave way to the horsepower of cars.

This lovely old hall was requisitioned by the local council around the time of the Second World War. However, they failed to bring it the care and attention it deserved and dry rot soon set in.

This lovely old hall was requisitioned by the local council around the time of the Second World War. However, they failed to bring it the care and attention it deserved and dry rot soon set in.

The Godolphins built the Angel as their town house in the 17th century, and it became a hotel in the mid 18th century.

Here Miss Gibson followed the Bishop's suggestion to open a school for high-class girls, and here Nurse Edith Cavell taught.

This tranquil street of handsome houses fringing the river was built in 1708.

This ancient fortress has served as arsenal, prison and royal residence, and is comprised of an irregular mass of buildings erected at various periods down the centuries.

As we look west from the pier, we can see how patchy and sporadic the growth of Worthing was.