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This view is from the balcony of Knight's Croft, the home of Peter Morgan, who enjoys one of Dorset's classic views.

A most interesting architectural feature of the church of St James the Elder at Llanvetherine is the tower.

The roack gardens were given in 1932 by Henry Parkinson, a founder member of Accrington Historical Association, in memory of his grandfather, also named Henry Parkinson.

Boulters Lock is probably the most famous lock on the Thames, and was the first and the lowest on the river of the first set of eight to be built under the legislation of 1770.

Built of red brick, the church of St James the Apostle was erected in 1881 with seating for 250 parishioners.

In 1792, a company was formed by Lancaster merchants; they saw a canal as a way of getting cheap coal from Wigan and getting other goods out to the towns in the heart of Lancashire, and to the growing

The Corporation's policy of providing a sufficient number of public parks and recreation grounds for both residents and visitors was actively pursued during this period of expansion.

The Avebury stone circle in Wiltshire is unique: modern village life and ancient stones live side by side in a common and mutual existence, where the past is indelibly a living part of the present.

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This appears to be lunchtime judging by the number of peo- ple taking their ease.

This procession through Egham is, sadly, a funeral procession for Percy Giles, a member of the Egham Town Band.

The latter is dedicated to the life of the eldest son of the family who was killed in World War II, and supports the Shuttleworth Collection of road transport and aircraft housed at Old Warden Aerodrome

In the late 19th century, the writers of tourist guides such as Baedeckers considered the Rows in Watergate Street to be the poor relations of those in other parts of the city.

Note the variety of architectural styles in this corner of the Market Place. The building on the right is timber- framed and infilled with herringbone brickwork.

Witney, in the west of the county, has long been famous for its links with the wool trade, as well as the manufacture of blankets, which have been produced here for over 700 years.

The lack of people on this quiet beach at Elmer, near Bognor Regis, does not appear to distract from the enjoyment of these two young children.

It is one of the smallest churches in England - it seats about 20 people. All that remains today is part of the chancel of a once much larger 13th-century church.

This great castle mound is perhaps best seen from the top of church tower: it is a fine example of a motte and bailey.

Just south of Cadgwith, the Devil's Frying Pan was once a vast sea-cave before the roof collapsed, leaving this enormous blow-hole over 200 feet deep.

Here we see the modest wooden buildings of the Lowfield Farm Camp, which was a predecessor of the giant holiday camp near Hunmanby which now dominates Filey Bay.

The long white house opposite was originally the home of Reepham Brewery, quite a large concern with over 50 public houses.

Powerstock is said to have been a favourite residence of King Athelstan, who probably resided in the nearby earthwork called the Castle.

The cathedral rose from the monastery originally founded in 654 by Paeda, the king of Mercia.

The higher rainfall and the natural lakes of Wales have always been necessary to meet the water requirements of England.