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Another view of Reeth, looking down across the gritstone-slabbed roofs of the cottages of the village, which was another important lead mining centre during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Eastgate lies to the west of Stanhope on the A689.

A good mile to the west of Littlebredy is the downland village of Litton Cheney, which contains a variety of stone-built thatched cottages and a lovely old church.

Much of the castle was built at the end of the 1200s by Lawrence de Ludlow, a wealthy wool merchant. At this time England's wealth lay in its wool.

The War Memorial stands at the top of the park. The architect was Major C Oakley and the sculptors were Fairburn and Hill, all of Barrow.

Robert Devereux, the Earl of Essex and favourite of Elizabeth I, spent some of his youth here. Note the cart on the left of the picture.

Oakeley Chemist and Store on the right of this photograph is now the premises of a photographer, and today the adjoining seed and agricultural merchants is the office of an independent

One 18th-century resident of Twyford was Mrs Maria Fitzherbert, who spent much of her childhood here, before going to London and becoming the mistress of the Prince of Wales—later George IV.

Surviving 17th-century cottages (centre) stand opposite White Lodge Gate which is the main entrance into the grounds of Lulworth Castle.

Standing beyond the market area of High Town, near to the Shire Hall, St Peter's is the civic church of Hereford.

Set at the heart of an ancient tin mining district this pleasing old village straddles the Tamar. The goods sidings at the station recall Cornwall's past prosperity based on the mining of tin.

The splendid Norman tower of the Cathedral rises above the roofs of the county town, forming an important part of the city's skyline.

Salcombe was the home of the Victorian historian James Anthony Froude, author of a history of England and of biographical publications about Thomas and Jane Carlyle.

This grand war memorial by Henry Fehr was erected in 1923 on a site formed by the demolition of a number of houses at the east end of High Street, which visually linked the street to East Hill – a

The 15th-century tower of Charminster's church dominates the valley of the River Cerne, and was built under the direction of Sir Thomas Trenchard.

The long avenue of beech trees which lines the road beyond Wimborne, towards the ancient hillfort of Badbury Rings, is one of the finest sights in England.

By the time of this photograph Cromer had experienced a continuing building boom, which included new premises for fashionable stores such as Jarrold & Sons (left), who are still flourishing both in Cromer

Fishguard is famous for the defeat and capture of a French 'invasion force' in 1797, by the women of the town!

Charles Dickens is reputed to have penned 'The Pickwick Papers' on one of his many visits to Dorking. The inn has changed little in its appearance over the last two centuries.

Arthur Vernon, Architect and Mayor The career of Arthur Vernon, architect and JP, born in 1846, is a good example of Wycombe's new class of industrialists and professionals.

Prize money of 300 guineas was announced for a competition in 1866 to design and lay out an area for 'the delight and pleasure of the public'.

Perhaps originally because of the ready availability locally of oak bark (which is rich in tannin, and produces the best quality leather, though slowly) the curing of leather kept many in work.

Harrogate is one of the oldest of England's spa towns: its mineral springs were discovered in the 16th century.

Hardly any changes have occurred here; the custodians of Norton's past are determined to protect it for future generations. Norton was lucky in that it escaped the worst ravages of industry.