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Tranquil waters lap around the two outer piers and the narrow entrance to the dock, which was cut back into West Polmear Cove around a century before this photograph was taken.

In the years since this peaceful Victorian scene, Kenilworth has grown into a dormitory town of over 20,000 people.

The water seeps through from higher ground and is held back by a concrete dam, and below it is a water garden, once a feature of Merdon Court. It has been reconstructed recently.

On the left, in Rickinghall Inferior, is the bow window of Edmund Kerry's hardware and newsagent's shop. The next house beside The Bell Hotel has been demolished.

We have now nearly reached the southern end of the street, and have turned round to head back to the church.

This is the oldest part of the village, with some properties dating back to medieval times.

Built on the site of an early Saxon church, the present St Mary's has elements dating back to the 12th century.

This pleasant stone-built market town, on the western side of the lovely vale of Clwyd, climbs the hillside crowned by its ruinous castle.

From Wells to Blakeney, a great sand barrier holds back all but the most vicious tides. The quay at Wells is now stranded a mile from the open sea.

The shops, work-shops and brick houses are built on the street edge, while the older cottages and farmhouses are set back, possibly on the line of the original village green.

One of the finest fortresses in England, Dover Castle traces its history back to the Iron Age earthworks on the site.

By the 18th century it had civilised itself to 'Hollyport' and by the early 19th century had assumed an odour of sanctity with 'Holyport'.

This picture gives us a good view of Marine Drive, built in 1894 as the sea retreated. The Drive created a large area of water around the pier, which was known locally as the Lagoon.

The Village 1940 Beyond Williton, our route follows the western edge of the Quantock Hills back towards Taunton.

The block at the corner is one of the latest boarding houses, and has clearly pushed back some older buildings.

Little has changed at this junction on the roads to Newnham and Hinxworth, known as West End and Back Street.

The Church Square at Ampthill, including the almshouses, is part of the second largest Conservation Area in Bedfordshire.

Although the church is of relatively modern construction – it was built in the mid 1860s - the site has religious significance probably dating back to before the Norman Conquest.

The people flocked back to the beach after wartime defences had been cleared. The Royal Engineers warned that dangers remained but town traders eagerly declared the town safe.

It is early morning in Charlbury, an Oxfordshire village on the River Evenlode. The proprietor of J L Brooks' ironmongery shop has not yet opened the shop's wrought iron entrance gate.

Typical of so many Glamorgan churches, St Andrew's traces its roots back to the Norman occupation – its nave and chancel are believed to date from the 13th century.

At the top of Greenway Road, looking back towards the heart of old Runcorn is the war memorial.

The Common dates back to medieval times. It was purchased by the town from the manor of Shirley in 1228 for ten silver marks - quite a bargain!

The Common dates back to medieval times. It was purchased by the town from the manor of Shirley in 1228 for ten silver marks—quite a bargain!