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The prominent structure on the top of Staddon Heights (just right of centre) is not, as local myth says, a wind- break for the golf course on the top of the Heights; it was actually constructed as a

The war memorial is situated on the junction of Station Road with Hills Road.

As well as being a market town, Ormskirk has a long association with the Earls of Derby who lived at Knowsley Hall.

One of the town's main shopping areas, Cricklade Street is also home to the Brewery Arts Centre, which opened in 1979.

A place of literary pilgrimage, attracting Thomas Hardy fans from all over the world, Puddletown is the 'Weatherbury' of Hardy's novel 'Far From the Madding Crowd'.

An extensive view down the valley of Great Langdale, with Harrison Stickle (2,403ft) and Gimmer Crag prominent on the skyline.

Prosperity came to Warrington along with industry in the 1800s, and this is reflected in the quality of all the town's commercial buildings.

The docks were constructed in the 1950s next to the entrance of the Manchester Ship Canal, replacing a series of old docks and wharfs.

A fascinating view of this very popular holiday destination.

Pottery is one of the traditional crafts of the area; this pottery is named after the River Ewenny, which also gives its name to the priory founded in 1141 by Maurice de Londres as a cell of the Gloucester

This church, dedicated to St Martin of Tours, is the oldest of the town`s three medieval churches and was built in the 12th century settlement of Castleton.

The Island of Kerrera faces Oban, and is linked to the town by a ferry service. On the island is the ruined Gylen Castle, where King Alexander II died of fever in 1249.

A lower view of the High Street. The covered walks, created by overhanging stories, were the location of two historic parts of the market area.

Roath Park is one of many formal parks that punctuate Cardiff's inner districts; it is skilfully designed and possesses features of interest to all classes of the public, and it was, and is, highly

The Boat House on the right of this view was one of the earliest buildings of Glencairn Stuart Ogilvie's holiday village to be completed in 1911, even before the Meare itself was finished.

This view of the Cathedral was taken from Millers Green. The building on the right is in need of urgent attention.

Mr Sam Mattock was not only the landlord here, but he also used the building as a corn exchange; when sales had been completed, farmers would seal their deals with a noggin of whisky!

The Island of Kerrera faces Oban and is linked to the town by a ferry service. On the island is the ruined Gylen Castle, where king Alexander II died of fever in 1249.

This railway town was some two miles north of the original village of Old Woking. The London to Southampton railway arrived in 1838, and 'new' Woking began to develop.

Here we see some of the forty arches of the Digswell, or Welwyn viaduct, built between 1848 and 1850 out of bricks fired on the site.

The wall beyond the boating pool is part of the north defensive wall of the Roman town.

The spectacular beauty of the beech woods near the village of Cranham, particularly in autumn when the foliage changes colour, has long attracted visitors.

Formerly the prime harbour for the export of Welsh slate for shipment round the coast, Porthmadog is now a thriving holiday resort.

This superb view of Glyn Neath shows both the railway in the foreground, complete with steam engine, and the rolling hills beyond.