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In 2003, a new planning row broke out over plans by Richmond College, the local tertiary college (which is actually in Twickenham) to fund expansion plans by selling off part of their site in Crane

Between the shops on the right of 85178 (page 56) lies a narrow tunnel leading into Windsor Court.

During the 1530s, the rundown defences of Carlisle Castle were renovated in order to house the latest cannon technology; the Botchergate gateway was moved and the Citadel constructed in its place

This mill became the focus of the lacemakers' pent up anger in 1816. Heathcoat seems to have expected trouble. He had armed watchmen and some special constables at the mill.

The proportions of the cathedral give it a massive appearance. The west towers are built outside the line of the side aisles, making the façade twice as wide as it is high.

These red brick terraces were built to house the employees of hosiery and shoe manufacturers at the turn of the century.

The parish church incorporates some of the remains of a 10th-century abbey; the most substantial part is the old gatehouse.

An atmospheric view of St Mary's south porch and tower, in 1903. The tower shows patches of cement rendering now removed.

The pump stands outside a workshop - or is this one of the village forges in regular use before the age of the motor car?

Another evocative view of the Medway, this time looking downstream round the meander bend. The quiet scene belies the nearness of the industrial town.

An interesting jumble of crates and old carpet vie for space with the advertising in front of this shop selling general stores and provisions.

An unusual grave can be found in the churchyard of St Mary - the opening notes of Francis Duckworth's famous hymn 'Rimington' are engraved on the stone.

The 12th Earl of Derby had often stayed at his uncle’s house in Banstead, the Oaks; as he was a keen sportsman, there was talk of his funding a new stakes for horse racing.

One of the consultants at the time of our photograph was Sir Charles Brown (1836-1926).

Situated three miles south of Rhyl, Rhuddlan was once a strategic location, as it was the lowest point at which the Clwyd could be crossed.

Situated on the north bank of the Medway, the original motte and bailey castle was replaced with stone by the early 13th century, when the shell keep was built.

A little further north along Albert Embankment we get this wonderful view of the houses of Parliament.

The brick and ornamented stone interior of the church was augmented by the chancel screen, installed here in 1931, which was designed by Ryan Tenison and had formerly stood in the chapel of St John's College

Modern Ribchester has also developed sports facilities, such as this recreation ground, which is useful on the Annual Field Day.

It stands on a mound composed of cartloads of broken pots from The Vineries at Leigh.

The great gale of 1891 destroyed the bulk of the Polperro fishing fleet, and resulted in the harbour walls being extended to create a narrow entrance that could be closed off with timber baulks should

The foundation stone of this building was laid with two gold sovereigns beneath it, not in the north-east corner but at the southern end of the building, in 1889.

It has recently been removed, largely because of Health and Safety considerations. In the background is the spire of Holy Cross Church.

The site is now occupied by a supermarket, which may or may not have greater social benefit, and sick children are catered for at Arrowe Park Hospital, with the reassuring backup of Alder Hey in