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An exhibition of fine art was held in the grounds of Bootham Park Hospital in 1866.

The bullnose Morris has been replaced by a Chevrolet Corvair, whilst a Hillman Minx is parked outside the opticians. The landing stage has become a little derelict and overgrown.

The stone gateposts of Hunter's Bar (see picture No S108224) had a second career after the toll bar was finally closed in October 1884; they were resited at the entrance to Endcliffe Park.

The mansion to the right amid the trees is Caversham Court, which was demolished in 1933; its 17th-century stable block remains, and the grounds are a most attractive public park.

Central Park now extends to the iron bridge. The warehouse in the distance was Wenley's carpet showroom.

The park was newly opened at the time of this photograph, and as we can see, it was immaculately kept.

Clearly health care was a more peaceful business in the 1920s; today the gardens have disappeared under a mass of wards and car parking belong- ing to the Stamford and Rutland Infirmary.

This area, between Victoria Road and Heath Park Road to the north and Brentwood Road to the south, was developed from the latter part of the 19th century until just before the First World War.

Here we see part of the town's waterfront, with a boat yard on the left, and Caffa Mill Pill, an inlet since reclaimed for a car park and a new slipway for the ferry.

This extensive building on the corner of Godstone Road and Station Road was demolished in 1966 and the site is now a car park for local shoppers and commuters.

The geometric criss-crossing roads, the older buildings and the park with its bandstand give the town a separate identity from other towns in the region.

The old war-time nissen hut, at one time such a familiar sight in the British countryside, has gone, replaced by a car park and children's playground, and the thatched cottages have been renovated

This picture shows the No 2 Industrial Estate, with Gloucester Park to the right.

A forge was located next to the present Hart until 1958, when it made way for Swans Green Close and the pub's car-park.

The David Smith factory (corrugated packaging) in the distance has now moved to Newmarket, and the old malthouse with the rounded roof (centre) is now an office building with a car park alongside.

The building falling down was Well's butchers, since cleared for the Loders Arms car park.

A quiet day in the Market Place when it reverts to its more usual function of bus station and car park.

The car is parked outside the Tudor Snack Bar (ahead, left of centre). Tudor Square is now pedestrianised, and buses stop on the main road.

Parked here, outside the Crown, is that epitome of 1960s social history, the Mk I Cortina. These majestic vehicles are much prized by classic car enthusiasts the world over.

Where the ships are tied up there is now an extended car park. This area was once noted for its shipbuilding, but only one yard survives today, with a sizeable dry dock.

A charming village scene that has scarcely changed at all in over 30 years.The old war-time nissen hut, at one time such a familiar sight in the British countryside, has gone, replaced by a car park

This picture was taken in early June 1897 as preparations were made for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee procession to pass up the park-side road from Piccadilly.

A variety of impressive cars have parked, possibly marking the advent of day trippers, which Ogilvie did not really want.

No doubt the veteran motor-cycle parked on its stand outside would certainly fetch a considerable sum these days, if offered for sale.