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There is now suburban infill on both sides of the lane.

The cinema closed in 1969 (the year that also saw the closure of Pitsea's original market—another fondly-remembered institution).

A brisk south-westerly wind snatches sails and flags, rippling the surface of the sea and causing both the sail- and power-driven craft to pitch and roll easily.

At one stage, there were piers at both St Anne's and its close neighbour, Lytham. The latter's pier, however, was pulled down in 1960.

Shopkeepers were not long in seeing the business potential of catering for both residents and tourists.

The ferry boats, one of which could take a horse and cart, were rowed across to Malpas Passage, a narrow peninsula at the confluence of the Tresillian and Truro Rivers, both long branches of the Fal estuary

Another popular place in the winter months was George Scott's blacksmiths shop. The forge lit up the whole street at night-time.

The cinema closed in 1969 (the year that also saw the closure of Pitsea's original market—another fondly-remembered institution).

The walls once surrounded both the castle and Clifford's Tower.The site of the old gate is now a car park.

The cart belonging to the former is moving off. Opposite were hatter and hosier Frederick W Dinham and grocer Samuel Douglas Whitemore. There is another cycle store along the street.

Here we see the North or Marine Lake about ten years after it opened. In the centre background is a windmill, which was situated on the top of the boathouse.

The Tudor tower house of North Lees Hall was one of seven halls built by Robert Eyre for his sons, all allegedly within sight of one another.

The house to the right was built c1965 by W A Leeks, who owned the adjacent Post Office and stores. Both were purchased by Tony Green in 1971, who in 1975 sold the store to Stowmarket Co-op.

He was born near Market Drayton, and on his return from India he became both mayor of the town and its MP.

St Mary's Church, which rises behind the Dolphin Hotel, is renowned for its lavishly-decorated tower and impressive tie beam roof, both of which date from its rebuilding in the 15th century.

As is the way with legends, one story has obviously become muddled with another.

Because of the flat roads, bicycles were in abundance both on the streets and greens, so much so that they caused problems for pedestrians.

Another lost chapel is one thought to have been dedicated to St James at Lord's Mill Bridge, of which no trace remains.

For many years, Todmorden (or 'Tod' as it is always known locally) straddled the border between Yorkshire and Lancashire, and this busy, bustling little town has always had a foot in both camps, although

Cinema in 1960 was still a popular form of entertainment, though television and the opportunities opened up by private car ownership were both beginning to make inroads.

Another view showing Cat Nab, with Saltburn's Marine Parade standing high on the opposite side of the valley.

Another famous visitor to the town was Lawrence of Arabia, who frequently visited the White Cottage in the Eastgate area.

All the cottages on the left were demolished by 1910. Both sides of the water were reached by stairs from the High Street.

They were named in tribute to another Leamington benefactor, Dr Henry Jephson.