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Another view of the Parade, showing Lowmans, baker; Lloyds Bank; Jenkins, newsagent and tobacconist; National Provincial Bank; Dews, children's clothing; and an estate agent.

oldest almshouse in England, originally built to house, clothe and feed 'thirteen poor impotent men, so reduced in strength as rarely or never to be able to raise themselves without the assistance of another

This photograph gives a clear view of the premises along this side of the Market Place, with a superb display at the Star Tea Co (the expert tasters and blenders).

Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo, 'Newton and Noss' to all locals, line the opposite banks of the Yealm estuary.

On the right can be seen the shop of Stephen Randall, grocer, baker, prpvision merchant and draper.

Work started on the Oldham Joint Stock Bank (now the HSBC), on the right, in 1892, and it was officially opened on 30 September 1895.

There are two dates on the keystone: the bridge of 1867 collapsed and was replaced by another in 1869.

The village is in a pleasant spot on the road from Esher to Hampton Court. Some fine old cottages and a pond border the large green and common.

The building with the rocket- like spire, seen on the left in the photograph, was another of Egham's fine hotels.

Highcliffe is the most easterly parish in Dorset, famous for its eroding cliffs and splendid views across to the Isle of Wight.

Another open area of Newton Abbot is Decoy, to the south of town. With playing fields, a recreation area, a lake and woodlands, it is very popular with the local townspeople.

The original Tudor town plan was based on a series of both parallel and converging streets, but erosion during the 17th and 18th centuries resulted in many houses being lost to the sea.

Another view of Silver Street from the corner of the High Street.

Not much more than a large hamlet, Duntisbourne Leer is yet another photogenic and thoroughly charming Cotswold village.

At one time there was certainly no drinking after hours here because both the landlady's daughters were policewomen.

The road is devoid of both people and traffic – is it early morning? The third house from the right, slightly lower than its neighbours, is now the post office.

At No 11 next door to the Capital & Counties Bank (which later became the National Provincial Bank), is the hardware store of Miss Edith Annie Miller.

Jessop's department store on the right is another of Watson Fothergill's richly decorated buildings.

Lying close to the gardens in picture T121004, the bowling green is another representation of rest and recreation in an area surrounded by heavy industry.

Another derivation may be 'Dye Chy', a reference to a dyeing house, which was once located in the area; the Cornish 'chy' means house.

oldest almshouse in England, originally built to house, clothe and feed 'thirteen poor impotent men, so reduced in strength as rarely or never to be able to raise themselves without the assistance of another

Eckington is another north-east Derbyshire town which formerly depended on the collieries which surrounded it, but which now is finding a new focus as a commuter town for Chesterfield and Sheffield.

On the right is the Cliffe post office, with a pillar box outside. The Black Bull pub (centre) was another property of the Maidstone brewers Style & Winch.

The Hope was one of the many inns and pubs that lined the course of the canal, at one time or another.