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They were built in 1806 to re-house workers from the Shugborough estate and thereby ensure privacy for the Hall's residents.

The photographer is positioned on the south-east corner of Mill Meadows Island looking north to Boatslide Weir Bridge with its rustic-style balustrades.

This view shows one of Salter's pleaseure steamers, the 'Henley', having just passed through Burford Bridge heading upstream towards Oxford.

This picture, taken from the walkway of the bridge, gives us a panoramic view of the Alexandra Docks and the residential area of Pillgwenly.

The original font was rediscovered and replaced in the 19th century. Next to the church is the old manor house, with gardens running down to the river.

This bridge carried much coaching trade, as it was on the main London to York road.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, Cark was a busy mill town. The bridge here spans the River Eea, which powered the mill close by.

As one old guide book pointed out, 'To every broadsman who quants his wherry along the slow rivers, Acle Bridge is a haven or port of call.

This is the Arrow, and the old stone bridge over the river is just visible.

Here we see two extremes of worship - the cathedral in the distance, and the more modest St Mary-on- the Bridge.

This simple but well-proportioned bridge spans the River Rothay on the western fringe of Ambleside.

North of Bakewell, an ancient packhorse bridge crosses the water. For centuries, lines of horses would lumber over this bridge weighed down with freight. Often, lead would be the main load.

As one old guide book pointed out, 'To every broadsman who quants his wherry along the slow rivers, Acle Bridge is a haven or port of call.

We are looking up Bridge Street past the North Street junction.

The Grand Union was created in the 1920s from a network of independent canals linking London with the industrial towns of the West and East Midlands.

We are a few miles out of Bingley between Harden and Cullingworth. Gone these days are the bridge, the rustic seat and the picnic table, but the tranquillity of this beauty spot remains.

Two arms of the River Wey meet here, and an ancient bridge spans each arm. The bridges were almost certainly constructed by the monks of nearby Waverley Abbey, which was built in 1128.

This strong two-arched stone bridge spans the River Ribble at Gisburn. Note the two farm carts with shafts designed for sturdy horses to the right of the yeoman farmer's dwelling.

Here we see the attractive 1934 bridge with the power station rising up behind it.

Looking south-east from Maidenhead Bridge, Bond's boatyard with its balconies is on the left. To its right, the Maidenhead Rowing Club's superb new headquarters, completed in 1998, now stand.

Bridge Street in about 1955, looking towards the junction of Tilehouse and Sun Streets.

This elegant and also vital feature provides an important crossing of the River Tees.

The approach to Barmouth along the estuary is one of the most spectacular scenic routes in Britain, and it has inspired artists and visitors for centuries.

We are looking north down the slope to Station Way, and the bridge which dates from the opening of the railway in 1847.