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In 1928 the Electra was one of the first cinemas in Sheffield to show part silent, part sound films.Also in the picture is one of the first Atlantean double deckers to be bought by Sheffield Transport

Carved in 1894 by George Milburn, the statues on the top of the bar replaced the older, worn statues.

At the beginning of the 20th century Leeds had four theatres, including the Grand, which is featured on the right-hand side of the picture.

On the south side of Western Road is the Recreation Ground; it was enclosed in 1885, having formerly been part of Hailsham common. In this view the road is off to the right out of shot.

The medicinal values of the waters around Malvern have been known to local people for centuries, and Doctor John Wall published a treatise on their efficacy in 1756.

Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine were crowned in the Cathedral, King John is buried there and his son Henry III came in great state for the re-dedication of the building.

Tickenhill Manor at Bewdley was given to the Mortimer family by William the Conqueror, coming back to the Crown at the time of Edward IV.

Great Harwood lies to the north of Accrington, and commands a lovely part of the Hyndburn Valley.

In the late 11th century, a Benedictine priory was founded by Hamelin de Ballon - a conquering Norman lord needed the legitimacy of the church's support.

In fact they have been laid flat on the ground and used for footpaths all around the church.

The new garden suburb of Gidea Park was begun in 1911 and was still developing in the 1930s.

This gem of a village is situated between the North Downs and the Greensand Ridge.

Many of the houses along this stretch of the cliff top have decorative balconies overlooking the sea.There was no problem with parking at this time, in what is now a very busy area, within walking

Combe Martin (or Combmartin as it was known until the 1890s) takes its name from Robert FitzMartin, the first lord of the manor, whose family retained the title until the 14th century.

Combe Martin (or Combmartin as it was known until the 1890s) takes its name from Robert FitzMartin, the first lord of the manor, whose family retained the title until the 14th century.

John Evelyn wrote in his diary in 1678: 'After dinner, I walked to Ham, to see the house and garden of the Duke of Lauderdale, which is indeede inferior to few of the best villas in Italy itself; the

Known by locals as 'The Cages', the three rows of lime trees were planted on the north east side of the road in the early 1840s.

The name of this long, narrow and very pretty open space is self-explanatory.

Situated just beyond Queen's Park, Wistaston is now a suburb of the town of Crewe. John Gerard, born in Nantwich in 1545, was educated in this village.

The Ship was described as one of the 'three good inns' of Mundesley in 1845. Among the facilities offered by the hotel were a quoits bed and bowling green.

A weekend or holiday for the many children making good use of the slide and swings in this view.

In contrast to the rest of Corfe Mullen, the lower part of the village around St Hubert's Church has changed very little, and the Old Mill even less.

This magnificent Elizabethan mansion is one of the county's gems. The wonderful setting, deer park and views of the South Downs enhance its beauty. Little has changed here since Tudor times.

This magnificent Elizabethan mansion is one of the county's gems. The wonderful setting, deer park and views of the South Downs enhance its beauty. Little has changed here since Tudor times.