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The first notable event of the 21st century (or the last of the 20th) was unpropitious. For the first time since 1946 Stafford suffered serious flooding.

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.

This charming village straddles the banks of the River Bure amidst beautiful marshland.

Between the Conservative Club building and the stuccoed, wisteria-clad cottages at the Falconer Road end of the High Street, rises the Coronation Arch marking the accession of Queen Elizabeth II to the

Marked out by plough according to the great architect Sir Decimus Burton's directions, streets radiated from the Mount, which was the highest point in a chain of sandhills.

This town was almost completely formed and defined by the production of coal.

The creators of Golden Acre Holiday Bungalows - as they are now called - proposed a relatively modest development of 18 such buildings.

The parish church of St Peter and St Paul was attached to a nunnery founded by the abbot of Ramsey in c1006 and dissolved in 1537.

These views, with only a few years between them, illustrate the widening of the road with the construction of the new bridge.

A fishing settlement existed here from early times, the town being burnt by French raiders during the reign of Richard II.

The not unlovely village of Saxelby is situated about a mile north of industrial Asfordby, and on a stream which empties into the River Wreake.

The only set of traffic lights in Kettering coped with a trickle of traffic.

The poster on the extreme right of this picture is advertising the forthcoming local District Council elections. This has obviously not caused too much of a stir in sleepy Bedwas.

Hothfield Place was the seat of the Tufton family, but was pulled down after the Second World War. In the 16th century Sir John Tufton entertained Queen Elizabeth I over two days.

Another of the surrounding parishes into which Bridport borough expanded, Bothenhampton lies to the south-east, with a deep-cut village street which has left a dense cluster of terraces standing

This chapel was opened in April 1890 at the cost of £2,000 with seating for 600 people.

This view of the roundabout - a novelty in Congleton - shows where the south end of the bypass joins the existing main road.

Despite the importance of nearby cities such as Bath or the cathedral city of Wells, Taunton proudly remains the County Town of Somerset.

Shute is a collection of scattered hamlets on a hillside offering wonderful views. Its cottages consist of a wide variety of architectural styles.

By the 1950s the town of Ringwood began to grow dramatically, being within commuting distance of places of employment such as Bournemouth.

As with so many seaside resorts of the 19th century, Bournemouth attracted a wealthy and fashionable clientele.

This building, which was part of Leeds University, was designed by T A Lodge and opened in 1951. Its broad tower dominates the city skyline.

The head office of the Wilts and Dorset Bank, built in 1869, is now Lloyds Bank, and is just one of a row of large, impressive buildings along the northern side of the Market Square.