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The old village of Constantine was home to the miners and quarrymen who worked the granite for which the parish was famous - small wonder that the walls of some of the cottages were solidly built.

This bleak mid-Victorian prison, at the northern edge of the town, was closed at the turn of the century, and quickly decayed into a chilling ruin.

Parnell had wholeheartedly espoused the causes of the Land League and Home Rule, doing much to improve the lot of his impoverished compatriots.

In 1771 six women arrived in Ilfracombe 'for the benefit of the air, salt water and to spend part of the summer season', and the herring port was on its way to becoming the tourist town it is today; the

Besides his hunting exploits and the breeding of the terrier that bears his name, the Victorian Rector of Swimbridge, the Rev Jack Russell, was highly regarded by his parishioners, perhaps not least for

Originally part of the Elfordtown estate, and named after a prominent 16th-century mine-owner whose family continued in business as builders well into the 20th century, Yelverton was a spot of little note

Standing in the shadow of a great chestnut tree, the Royal Anchor Hotel, once a posting and coaching house, dates from the time of Samuel Pepys who found 'good, honest people' here.

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

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

Carriages wait patiently on the station approach for another train-load of health-seekers bound for any of the seven listed hydros.

One of the reasons why Robin Hood's Bay proved to be a popular haunt for artists is the picturesque cluster of red-roofed cottages perched somewhat precariously on the cliffs.

Carriages wait patiently on the station approach for another train-load of health-seekers bound for any of the seven listed hydros.

To the east, beyond the town hall, houses grew up along the road out of the town as it descended off the ridge towards the River Colne.

The 160ft tower of the mainly Perpendicular church of St Peter and St Paul soars majestically over the town and is a prominent day mark for shipping in the choppy coastal waters.

Here some of the staff and patients are having a game of croquet on the front lawn while others look on, perhaps enjoying the benefits of a sunny day.

The pines of Crag Wood are prominent in the centre of the photograph, while the slopes of Dodd sweep up the lake shore beyond.

All the cottages on the right of the street have gone now, and are replaced by modern bungalows and the local library. Some of the buildings on the left have also disappeared over the years.

This photograph shows three buildings which typify the prosperity and confidence of Bury in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The Spa at Saltburn has given pleasure to generations, particularly as a dance hall and function room - the scene of the forging of many a romance which led to marriage.

The picturesque tree-lined avenue of Brotton contains some fine residences, including, just to the right of this picture, Brotton Hall, a fine Georgian stone house, now converted into

Their poster proclaims 'on with the show', and they have attracted a large crowd, some watching from the ledge in front of the band­stand.

Beyond the overdressed Victorian beachgoers are a number of stalls selling ice creams and other refreshments.

This is the view from the other end of the Parade. Much to the satisfaction of shopkeepers, car parking, as shown here, is still allowed.

The splendid church of St Cross was built between 1170 and 1230 for the poor brethren and is a fine architectural mix of Norman and Early English.