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Once just a hamlet of fishermen's cottages, Budleigh grew as a town and watering place in the first half of the 19th century, when a number of well-heeled society figures took up residence.

From 1877, once the barracks had been built in Gallowgate, the cobbles of Frenchgate would have echoed to the sound of marching soldiers.

Tideford is at the very head of the tidal creek of the River Tiddy; this lane leads down to the water, with the woodlands of the St Germans estate on the far side.

Cleobury, pronounced Clibbery, was once a stronghold of the powerful Mortimer family; they also owned castles in, for example, Ludlow, Wigmore and Chirk.

Unlike many Norfolk beaches, which allowed the erection of permanent wooden beach huts, Gorleston offered a few temporary huts for weekly hire and a 'village' of square tents.

The road leading out of this village, climbing the north-east flank of the head of the valley, was built in 1930-32 by unemployed miners. Note the two boys on the left of the picture.

Like the inhabitants of many villages at the time, the people here were recovering from the devastating effects of the First World War.

It is easy to understand why this quarter of South Cerney, with its squat stone cottages ranged along the banks of the River Churn, are often photographed by day trippers.

The Butter Cross was built in 1689, after the fire of the previous year which destroyed much of the town.

A fascinating picture of a suburban street. On the extreme left is Palmers, with John Bull tyres and cycle lamp batteries on display in the window.

Almost at the end of the Lleyn Peninsula, this small village opens out onto the beach and Cardigan Bay. Here the few visitors that could make their way here enjoy a lazy day on the beach.

This delightful photograph captures the spirit of childhood, with these small children posing for the camera.

To the south of the village lies some of the most spectacular downland in Sussex - a popular haunt of walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Taken from the corner of Pioneer Avenue and the Rothwell Road (A6), and looking towards the town, the photograph shows the five-storey Co-operative Wholesale Corset Factory on the left and its associated

The Roman road of Stane Street bisects the village of Billingshurst. The shop of W J Barnes (on the left) stands on the causeway; it was formerly the old family shop of Joseph Luxford, a carrier.

Situated a short distance to the south of the underground station, this archetypal 1930s parade of shops and flats sits comfortably with it and its well-treed and manicured surroundings.

The old part of the Roebuck Hotel lies to the left of the buildings.

One of Cleveland's famous landmarks, the old church stands on the site of earlier Saxon and Norman churches.

Walkern was the home of Joan Wenham, one of the last witches to be prosecuted in England. There are many accounts of the case, but one interesting version says that it hinged on her ability to fly.

This is a relatively modern development, while a mile and half away is the older village of Headley. There are still plenty of trees here.

St Andrew's has been described as 'the stateliest church of its time in the county'.

Turner's evocative and atmospheric study made in 1809 was used for his 'Rivers of England' series of 1825.

The name 'tithe' indicates the building where tithes were stored, a tithe being a tax or contribution of a tenth part of one's income for the support of a religious establishment.

This chapel takes its name from Dr David Lewis, the son of a vicar of Abergavenny, who became the first principal of Jesus College, Oxford. His tomb is on the left.