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The rather unusual construction of the front part of this old cottage, which stands beside the slope leading up to the church, is not entirely apparent from this picture, which groups it with an adjacent

Only 30 years later, it has become just another branch of suburbia. Some picturesque cottages were destroyed to widen these roads and create the roundabout, which now dominates the view.

Worthing, yet another fishing village turned seaside resort, developed in fits and starts with little overall coherence but some attractive accents.

Here we see yet another half-timbered inn, the Red Lion, bearing testimony to the importance of the town in medieval and coaching days.

The sign above Dent's shop, advertising bed and breakfast for cyclists highlights another difference in lifestyles.

Another iron-making village, situated on a tributary of the River Mole, Leigh (pronounced 'Lye') is centred on this demure, triangular village green with its covered pump.

Another classic English village, Nether Wallop assumed a 1950s feel during the 1980s when it was chosen as one of the key locations in the BBC series Miss Marple.

Here we see yet another half-timbered inn, the Red Lion, bearing testimony to the importance of the town in medieval and coaching days.

Bartholomew Street, on the southern side of the town centre, was originally called West Street. This general view shows the street about 40 years ago.

Another generation has passed since 79622 (above), and the scene has changed to one where the motor car now dominates, forcing pedestrians onto the pavements.

It is interesting to compare this photograph with another taken a few years later (R67049 below) after the Transporter Bridge had been demolished.

Such was the concern in 1791, that two beacons were erected, illuminated by lanterns holding many candles; one became the lighthouse, and another stood about 400 yards north of Cart Gap.

At this time, Felixstowe enjoyed popularity as a seaside resort, but the dream of eccentric local landowner Colonel Tomline to transform the town into a major port had not yet materialised - that was to

The Lamb and Flag Hotel, on the left beside the car, was another old inn which catered for travellers.

Another view of Kirkby's Market Place taken nearly 20 years after photograph No 59539, and showing few changes apart from the motor vehicles; these include the charabanc which plied between Lancaster

Low tide in the harbour, which was another of the creations of Colonel Senhouse in the mid 18th century.

So, too, was another age: see the Curry's Television van parked in front of the Queen's Head.

In earlier times both the Trent and the Devon were actively fished, sometimes illegally.

It provides a detailed study of both clothing and baby carriages of the period. This spot is at the end of St Nicholas Cliff, looking south over the Valley Road footbridge towards the Spa.

A newer Shanklin grew up along the seashore to cater for the demands of both visitors and those who came to settle.

Another view of Whitby, this time showing the Upper Harbour beyond the causeway which leads to the famous 199 steps which lead up to St Mary's Church and the Abbey.

Walking along the street and noting the names of some of the cottages (Shoemakers and Tanners, for example), one is reminded of another important local industry – leather and the production

Christchurch has always been a busy town and a favourite place for shopping for both tourists and locals.

Both man and animal traps were supplied to the landed gentry, and man traps also went to the slave owners in the plantations.