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By the end of the 15th century they controlled vast areas including Galloway, Lothian, Stirlingshire and Clydesdale.

Those on the left have been replaced by the Neo- Georgian complex of Fisherman's Retreat.

The town's first factory was in production by 1952; by the time this photograph was taken, the population had quadrupuled.

Now separated from the city by the inner ring road, this vast church was not built as a cathedral; it only became one in 1976. It was built for the Catholic 15th Duke of Norfolk between 1884 and 1910.

Note the old police telephone box by the junction.

Now separated from the city by the inner ring road, this vast church was not built as a cathedral; it only became one in 1976. It was built for the Catholic 15th Duke of Norfolk between 1884 and 1910.

It was powered by the head waters of the River Ant, canalised in 1826 as the North Walsham and Dilham Canal.

Immediately beyond is a swing bridge.The 15-acre Drayton Manor park and zoo is close by; the village of Drayton Bassett is to the southwest.

It was owned by the Borwick family - Mr Borwick lost all his clothes in the fire, and had to borrow replacements.

The more formal areas and the rockeries were later additions as part of the refurbishment by the Wernher family.

This important naval anchorage was protected at this time by the rapid-fire guns of the Nothe Fort, seen here on the clifftop.

By the 1950s the town of Ringwood began to grow dramatically, being within commuting distance of places of employment such as Bournemouth.

This was the period that saw the beginning of the end for the town - in 1959 the last steel works closed, followed in 1987 by the last iron works.

While there are recreational activities available on the beach, it is very much a working one, evidenced by the yawls on the shingle.

The bridge was a favourite place where people could stop for a chat, or simply sit and watch the world go by. The

Note the souvenir seller lurking by the rocks on the right to catch unwary tourists.

At this time, although authority had been obtained to electrify the system, this did not happen until it was taken over by the corporation in 1904.

By the beginning of the 20th century, North Berwick was beginning to rival St Andrews.

Here the workmen are carrying out their highly-specialised craft surrounded by the tools of their trade. Note the bundles of thatch standing to the left of the picture.

The 15-acre Drayton Manor park and zoo is close by; the village of Drayton Bassett is to the southwest.

Essex Bridge was built by the Earls of Essex of Chartley to provide access for hunting parties to Cannock Chase.

A couple in their sporty little number admire the verdant countryside, looking across to Epping Forest from near Waltham Holy Cross, now unfortunately spoiled by the M25.

The well is protected by the picturesque 15th-century baptistry erected over it.

Although steam was dominant by the twenties (a paddle steamer can just be seen approaching the harbour), sail still hung on stubbornly - on the far right, just above the roofs of the