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Since there is no evidence of Arthur ever existing, the claim that this is his grave is academic, though it would be foolish to ignore the power of handed-down legend.

For many years Warminster had one of the largest corn markets in the west of England, and its prosperity is reflected in the many fine Georgian buildings in the Market Place.

Wool workers' cottages of this kind traditionally had stable-style front doors. The top half was left open so that merchants could look in and inspect the quality of the work.

The Deanery on the left and the terrace on the right of the north side of Lower Close both incorporate much medieval work. The terrace was converted from the priory granaries.

Georgian buildings abound in the town, although it harks back to Tudor times; it owes much of its early development to Thomas Seckford, a lawyer at the court of Elizabeth I.

This selection of British cars is eye-catching. As in many other towns and cities, red brick is the dominant building material; it is used extensively for all types of buildings.

By the beginning of the 17th century the centre of Glasgow had shifted south, to the foot of the High Street where it joined the Saltmarket.

The tenements could only expand lengthways along their own ‘backsides’, and most buildings had a jumble of outhouses, barns and sheds at the rear.

An anonymous offer of £20,000 had been received, which would enable part of the land to be bought for the National Trust.

Ernard de Bois, lord of the manor of Clifton-on-Dunsmore, built the first chapel in Rugby around the year 1140.

Fleetwood was founded in 1836 by Sir Peter Hesketh-Fleetwood, and laid out to the designs of Decimus Burton, who designed the North Euston Hotel, Queen's Terrace and both lighthouses.

Holy Trinity Church in West Street was built to accommodate the growing numbers of ordinary working people.

Already falling into disrepair in Victorian times, thatched cottages on the east side of South Street, beside South Bridge, would soon succumb to the front-line of urbanisation.

Dunn Square is a haven of tranquil peace amidst the bustle of a busy town centre.

The Normans may have settled around their castle, but the first settlement on the hilltop was probably near the site of the present church.

The Post Office C1960 Bransgore, north of Christchurch, grew over the years as a sprawling residential village.

On the right is the imposing facade of the old National Provincial Bank.

Before the development of Babbacombe as a small holiday resort, its isolated coves were used by smugglers such as Bob Elliott of Brixham and Jack Rattenbury of Beer.

This is one of the great stately homes of England. Owned by the Duke of Devondshire, it is built on a grand scale.

This photograph of the Biggin was taken from the south in 1903. The section immediately before the camera is now demolished; nonetheless, what remains is a fascinating building.

The inner stone jetties of this thriving port provide sheltered moorings for a large fleet of fishing vessels.

This view of the Lagan Canal has all the appearance of a Sunday afternoon, with no risk of getting in the way of the horses and their tow ropes.

This imposing archway led up a flight of steps to another of Kendal's famous yards; this one lies off the main street, Highgate.

The earliest parts of All Hallows date from c1200; the chancel is 13th century, and Victorian additions include the east window and north aisle windows.