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The cottages date from the 16th century, and are probably of the same age as the earliest known parish register of 1596. Notice the old Whieldon's green bus parked outside.

Cobb Road, as we see it today, dates from about 1830. Its narrow predecessor was described as a 'private road' in 1813.

Beyond the clock the Victorian gable has a date of 1884.

Lime Cottage, jutting out near the end of the street, is dated 1904. On the near right is Tenby Cottage, next to the old post

There is so little traffic at this date that the photographer has been able to risk standing in the middle of the road. Note the National Benzole garage on the right.

This view was taken looking up the Market Place; on the left was a three-gabled building, probably dating back to the Tudor period.

The Auld Brig, which is thought to date from the 13th century, is still standing. The New Brig was rebuilt in 1879 having lasted less than 100 years.

The shop front of Quant's dates from 1930.

This outstanding structure, which dates back to the beginning of the First World War and is a replica of its Venice namesake, connects the north and south quadrangles of Hertford College.

The Roman Catholic Chapel pre-dates the iron horse, having been built in 1798. Later ones, however include St Luke at Raven Meols (1852-55) and Holy Trinity (1890).

Some interior features are very old; for example, the font and arcades on each side of the nave date from 1200.

A close-up showing the foundations of the original Chapter House dating back to the early 18th century.

The nave dates from about 1230, and is the work of English masons of the school of Glastonbury.

Parts of the first tower remain integral with the present church, which dates from 1574. A yew tree in the churchyard has been certified by dendrologists to be over one thousand years old.

The choir stall seats and benches are believed to date from around 1430 to 1440; the screens and canopies are later.

The sailing fishing boats are beginning to be replaced or converted to motor power at this date.

Dating back to 1309 and rebuilt in 1403, the bridge is now preserved. Six of the arches are original; however, the central one was raised in 1822 to allow barges to pass through.

The church itself dates from Saxon and Norman times, when the village was an important centre of the Royal Forest of the Peak, a hunting preserve of Norman monarchs.

The centrepiece of West Burton's village green in Wensleydale is this stepped obelisk, dated 1802. In this photograph, a group of people all carrying walking sticks (perhaps they were ramblers?)

This extravagant building is located on the shore; it mostly dates from the late 19th century. In the middle is a block built by Henry VIII in 1542 as a small fort opposite Calshot Castle.

A coach and horses passing through the town at this date must be one of the last revivals of the great coaching days.

At this date, a dog could safely stand and wait in the road until the next traveller came into view.

The building beyond, 2-4 High Street, is dated 1739, and was at that time a milk bar.

Although the suggested dates for the original building range from the 17th to the 18th centuries, two Tudor windows were discovered during more recent alterations.