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The stretch of buildings on the other side of the station were once the original Company Shop (of the Rhymney Iron Company), which was set up and strictly run by Andrew Buchan - there was another similar

Pleck Road through to Peel Street is just visible on the left of the photograph.

Built in 1859, it replaced another from the 1700s which burnt down.

The bus shelter outside The White Lion (left) has gone, but this is still one of the main stops for Redditch-bound buses (The Bell - see A163350 on page 53 - is another).

The building of Charles Church started in 1640 after Charles I gave permission for another parish to be created. Construction was suspended in the Civil War and completed in 1657.

During the Great War, Cannock Chase was used as a training area for troops, and two military camps were established at Coppice Hill, near here, and at Brindley Heath, both connected by a railway.

Here the river charts a more leisurely course as it makes its way to the sea.

Early Woburn suffered by fire in 1505, and again in 1724, but was entirely rebuilt on both occasions.

This shopping parade was built for Shirley's growing commuter population in the mid 20th century, but today it is part of a seemingly endless string of commercial premises along both sides of the road.

We may be thankful that although a later entrance building was wrecked by fire, both the older theatre and music pavilion can still be seen today, and the pier remains successful.

Troops were billeted at the shoreward end pavilion during the Second World War, though it had re-opened to the general public by 1946.

The impressive Royal Insurance building and the premises of Abel's Pianos have both gone; the Admiral Rodney pub, Household Linens, the Queen's Arms and Victoria House, at the very end of the row, have

Given their numbering in the archive, it is possible that these pictures were taken within hours of one another.

Summer sunshine has brought out the flowery frocks, but the ladies will still not venture out without their hats.

If you should ask how the fishermen reached their cobles moored in the river, notice the steps (not to mention the mooring ropes).

The statues flanking its main entrance steps portray mining and nautical navigation themes - both endeavours vital to the prosperity of the city and county.

Both Southampton and Eastleigh laid claim to its title; the thorny problem was eventually and diplomatically settled by calling it Southampton (Eastleigh) Airport.

The ironmonger on the right has taken every opportunity to display the variety of his wares, though the children will almost certainly be more interested in the next shop along where both Chester rock

The Aquarium 1889 A goat cart awaiting customers is vis- ible on the left of the picture. This is the entrance to Brighton's Aquarium, now the Sealife Centre, which opened in 1872.

One section is devoted to lacemaking in the county and another to Luton's own traditional industry - hat making.

The Railway Hotel has a rustic porch, and children stand hopefully beside the chocolate machines on the wall. The hotel later became the Eeabank Lodge.

On the right the large bay windows of the clock and electrical shops have been entirely removed.

Continuing eastwards along the A52 beyond The Sherwin Arms, we come to a complex of council schools, both primary and secondary, built in Bramcote Hill Park.

Following the closure of the post office and stores in March 2003, a community shop and post office opened in the barn of the Swan in December 2003.The single-decker bus is approaching another now