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North-east of Cambridge, the River Cam quickly becomes wooded on either side, setting an attractive scene here at Baits Bite Lock.

Seaton is a mostly Victorian town hard by the mouth of the River Axe. Though never one of Devon's more fashionable resorts, it has a charm of its own and an attractive setting.

Lerryn must be one of the most perfect places on earth. It stands at the end of a narrow muddy creek, the haunt of the heron and kingfisher, that winds a course between luxuriant woodland.

Much of the heavy industry had already moved to the Black Country, Lancashire, south Wales etc. Yet one can still sense the pall of smoke that lies over all of the buildings in the valley.

Food hygiene regulations have changed somewhat since this photograph of the Leche House was taken.

A clipper-bowed excursion steamer crowded with passengers heads along the Dee, attracting little attention from the young fishermen on the bank.

The Rhymney war memorial to commemorate the local men who gave their lives in the Great War was erected in 1929 and unveiled in the October of that year.

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert first came to Scotland in 1842 and took over the lease of Balmoral in 1847.

In medieval times a chapel dedicated to St Michael stood on the 1595ft summit of Skirrid Fawr, Holy Mountain.

The steam tug in the foreground was very handy to manoeuvre, and is an example of working boats which have done sterling service throughout the world.

The Inman Line had built its reputation on good solid safety and every home comfort.

Penrith was one of a number of northern castles built during the last decades of the 14th century; others included Bolton, Wressel, Raby and Lumley.

Hoghton Tower, set on a hill and visible for miles, dates from 1565. King James I beggared the Hoghtons by overstaying on a visit with all his retainers.

The name is Danish, meaning 'new fortress', and the strategic importance of the river crossing defended by river cliffs is emphasised by the castle.

This is reflected by the number of dining rooms we can see on our photograph.

On non-market days, the centre of St Ives was a quiet and unhurried place.

The Italianate dome to the right, is that of the then 16-year-old St Laurence's Roman Catholic Church and the spire to the left is that of the 3-year-old Wesleyan Methodist Church.

Redhill grew from nothing after the building of the London to Brighton road in 1807 and the railway in 1841.

Almost certainly a race or regatta is in progress, as the distinctive boats of the Royal Windermere Yacht Club pose gracefully against the wooded shoreline.

The black door on the left of the early 16th-century Cottage in The Bury has 'John Hellis Builder' inscribed on it.

Additional protection was given to the eastern and southern flanks of Harlech by a deep ditch. Entry to the castle was by way of the twin-towered main gatehouse on the eastern side.

Truly one of the finest small museums in Hertfordshire, Ashwell Village Museum was founded in November 1930 and is based on the collection of Albert Sheldrick and John Bray, made when they were schoolboys

On the right, the postman delivers the mail to the Automobile Association agent from his wicker handcart.

The small 7th-century church of St John the Evangelist is one of the finest examples of early Christian architecture in the North.