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Much of 18th-century Stamford's trade came from its location on the Great North Road, and it had numerous coaching inns.

In 1348 the original timber castle was replaced in stone by Ralph Stafford, a successful soldier and friend of Edward III - he later became Earl of Stafford.

Like everywhere else, Stafford is changing.

It cannot be claimed that Stafford celebrated the event with much originality or enthusiasm.

This view of the path into Stamford from Station Road shows the old George Bridge over the River Welland before it was replaced in 1978.

Stafford has links with overseas towns in twinning arrangements with Dreieich in Germany; Tarragona in Spain; Stafford, Virginia in the USA; and Belfort in France.

Only one non- Christian group has established a place of worship in Stafford in recent times - the Sikh Gurdwara in Tithe Barn Road.

A striking feature of the church Sectarian Riots The last serious religious troubles in Stafford were the Sectarian Riots of 1715, when a mob of 'lewd fellows of the baser sort' attacked the Presbyterian

An electric tramcar trundles along Stamford New Road. At its height the tramway systems serving Manchester and the surrounding area operated over 300 route miles.

Through the generosity of Sir Stafford and Lady Howard, the inhabitants of Llanelli are in possession of Bryncaerau Castle and the park, which covers about twenty-five acres.

Like everywhere else, Stafford is changing. Until perhaps halfway through the last century the majority of people living in the town

Consecrated in 1848, this was designed by George Gilbert Scott, the architect responsible for the restoration of St Mary's Church in Stafford and many others around the country.

This view captures the character of Stamford's numerous alleys and steep narrow lanes off the main streets.

And of course Stafford Castle - or the shell of it - still remains on top of the hill to the west of the town.

And of course Stafford Castle - or the shell of it - still remains on top of the hill to the west of the town.

A Manchester Corporation tramcar stands at the Altrincham terminus in Railway Street, its route back to Manchester being by way of Stamford New Road, Sandiway Road, Manchester Road, Washway Road, Cross

Church Street is much quieter, away from the A16 Stamford to Spalding road.

The Stamford coach called here; it cost 4d (old pennies) a mile and a shilling to the coachman, and to send a letter cost 6d to 9d a sheet.

Church Street is much quieter, away from the A16 Stamford to Spalding road.

One thing to be said for Stafford (as far as anywhere can make such a claim in these unsettled times) is that it is a town without a darker side.

The grand Regency façade of the Stamford Hotel looks rather out of place squeezed in among the other buildings of St Mary's Street.

The Perpendicular east window has three crucifixion panels dating from 1847 given by the Rev Stafford Brown, who was responsible for major repairs and works to the church.

It was not until 1950 that Stafford Howard took control once again on behalf of the family.

Here the view of the kiosk is all but obliterated by a telephone exchange box, a police telephone box and the large road sign which gives directions to Stoke, Stafford, Rugeley and the