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After closing in 1904, it stood empty for many years, but it has been lovingly restored and is now back in use.

Dating back to 1284, Hertford College had fallen into decay by the middle of the 19th century, though its fortunes were later revived by Act of Parliament.

The original church dates back to about 1480; it is thought to have been built by the monks of Abingdon Abbey.

Back in the Market Place, the photographer looks south down the High Street. Cook's on the corner is still a newsagent and stationer, Goodnews.

The hydro operated its own coach and four to Sheffield and back several days a week.

It is crossed by main roads to Warwick, Stratford and Coventry, and our picture harks back to those cone-free days of yester-year.

The Lighthouse c1960 The striking stone-built lighthouse at Southwick dates back to 1846; though no longer in use, it is still regarded fondly as a local landmark.

All Saints' church, admired for its brick tower, has a nave dating back to the 12th century.

Now, like Cockington, owned by the council, Torre Abbey dates back to the 12th century; before the reformation it was one of the richest monasteries in the land.

Here the rural charm of the village still exists, complete with duck pond and beautiful flint cottages, some of which date back to the 17th century.

It is crossed by main roads to Warwick, Stratford and Coventry, and our picture harks back to those cone-free days of yester-year.

Many of the buildings along the Parade date back to this period.

Adjacent is a small Esso garage discreetly set back from the road.

The Dawlish Water and its high tributary the Smallacombe Brook rise on the wooded heathland of Little Haldon Hill, which rises eight hundred feet at the back of the town.

Built in 1704, this fine mansion is especially famous for its superb staircase which is described as 'flying' up the back wall.

Like Broadfield Park, the grounds were developed as a mixture of formal and informal areas with breathtaking lawns and a lake.

The memorial in St Giles dates back to 1841; it stands on an island in the road and was designed by George Gilbert Scott. Behind it is the Church of St Mary Magdalen.

The church interior was restored in 1877, an event which caused the Reverend Sabine Baring Gould (of 'Onward Christian Soldiers' fame) to rush back from London to prevent his ancestors' memorials being

This is one of the three roads leading to the Market Place, shown at the far back of this view.

The pine-clad promontory of Friar's Crag near Keswick on Derwent Water is backed by the forested slopes of Walla Crag.

Although on a busy road junction in central London, the wards had rural views thanks to the extensive Brompton Cemetery at the back.

Parts of the building date back to the 12th century. The wooden pulpit is three hundred and fifty years old.

To the north-west lies Weyhill, famous for its large country fair dating back to the 13th century.

The tour of some villages around Bath is now finished, and you can head back northwards to the city.