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Although these houses are little changed today, the view from St Nicholas's car park across Markhams Chase is barely recognisable now.

Although Ilfracombe is essentially a Victorian town, the elegant terraced houses of Montpellier Place (upper, left of centre) were built in the early 1830s.

The white house in the distance has had several names - Rose Cottage, Rose Bank and now (2004) The Old House. It was occupied by the family of Jane Austen's brogher, Frank, between 1808 and 1811.

This house was built in the early 1800s by Edward Haycock of Shrewsbury. It was demolished in the 1930s and replaced by the house which now stands on the site.

The last remnants of the convent were demolished in 1781, and a house called 'The Nunnery' was built on the site. Avery's is a c1550 half-timbered house.

On the right is the half-timbered Priest's House, which is thought to date from the 14th century.

These steep-roofed houses on the way up into the village square are typical of the beautiful houses built in the local vernacular style to be found in this locality.

The tall cluster of stacks to its right belongs to No 45, The Mansion House, a Georgian house set back from the street front, in which Sir Norman Angell was born, the winner of the 1933 Nobel Peace Prize

The blank site behind is now occupied by Thorngate House, a nasty 1960s office block: not a very attractive backdrop to this old merchant's house.

On the right is the half-timbered Priest's House, which is thought to date from the 14th century.

Blyth House next door has been reduced to two storeys, and now looks like an eight-bay Georgian house.

St Mary's dates from the 15th century, and stands on the site of an earlier Knights Templar house.

The land opposite the pub is now occupied by housing and a recreation-ground, whilst the house with the appealingly rickety weatherboarding has been dismantled.

York House Statues The white marble statues of water nymphs, which form such a striking feature in the grounds of York House, were purchased in Rome in the late 19th century by the city financier

The garden in the foreground is that of a house aptly named Arrow Bank, a beautifully situated house now used for a bed and breakfast business.

This attractive town of grey slate houses sits at the edge of Bodmin Moor on the banks of the Camel. A camel weathercock wittily crowns the fine Town Hall, built in 1806.

Two of the houses are Georgian; the half-timbered building is Whitburn House, which is dated 1869 and has a Perpendicular window from St John's Church, Newcastle.

The photographer stands in the shadow of the White Hart public house, later called Madison Exchange and the Newt and Cucumber.

Crickhowell House originally opened in 1993 and has, since 1999, played temporary host to the National Assembly whilst the greatly delayed new debating chamber is constructed.

Rousdon House was built for Sir H W Peek in the 19th century in an extraordinary mixture of architectural styles.

Houses in Park Avenue were in great demand by professional people who work took them to Cardiff - like the Parade, the nearness of Barry Station and the view over the Old Harbour were great incentives

Originally known as Langley House, this was the home of Robert Henty, brother of G A Henty and of Lord Kindersley, Director of the Bank of England.

Built around 1800, the original Oakmere House was destroyed by fire whilst being extended.

The village is blessed with fine country houses as well as more modest cottages, built from locally quarried stone that has mellowed to the colour of honey on butter.