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In this post-Second World War scene by Bowness pier, we can see the large boats of the 1930s, the 'Teal' and the 'Swan', each taking the name of one of the Victorian steamers.

In earlier days a beach community existed: numerous bungalows were built on the sands of the Exe estuary, particularly on the long spit of land known as Dawlish Warren, which stretches to

The halfpenny toll on the original Blackfriars Bridge caused riots, and in 1780 angry protesters burned down the toll-house.After a succession of expensive repairs a replacement was suggested, and

The heart of the Square Mile. City life looks as frenetic as it does today. Job mobility was unheard of in the Victorian office.

Though it was less than one mile long, it was expensive to build, requiring three bridges, a viaduct and a 282-yard-long tunnel under a burial ground, the cutting of which entailed the digging up of numerous

Looking back upstream past the boathouses in front of the 1830s St Helena Terrace and The White Cross, we see a fine view of Richmond Bridge, which dates from the 1770s and is one of the Thames' finest

This Edwardian view at one of the Thames' most famous locks captures well the increasing affluence of the middle and lower middle classes; they flocked out of London in their thousands onto the river at

By this time the wharves have been cleared away to create Victoria Embankment Garden, a more fitting context for the Mother of Parliaments, rebuilt in Gothic style between 1839 and 1860 by Pugin and Sir

It is remarkable that more than a century after this photograph was taken, Hampton Ferry, to the west of Evesham, still exists, and it still operates in the same way: a cable is strung across the river

Final improvements on the Exeter Canal, completed in 1832, allowed larger vessels, such as the 'Hans Emil' pictured here, to reach the Port. Note the bonded warehouse to the left of centre.

There is a very good example of a Norman church here, built around 1160.

The landlord of the Swan Inn - the pub sign is in the centre of the photograph - was a Mr Beaney in 1908. The two men deep in conversation are clearly posed.

Here we see a charming view of two donkey carts standing at the foot of Upper Madoc Street (now Arvon Avenue) with buildings stretching out far beyond to the rugged hills.

Bore holes were sunk, and during one of these operations salt was struck at a depth of 400 ft.

The pier was always a spectacular sight at this time of year. Well-wrapped holidaymakers manage to enjoy the sun on the ever-popular deckchairs. Ten-Pin Bowling is played in the new pavilion.

This is the outside dial of the medieval clock. The figures and face of the outside clock are a hundred years later than those inside; the bells are struck by the knights on the quarter hour.

The parish church of St Mary’s was formerly the Priory. There has been a Roman basilica, a Saxon shrine and a Norman church on this site, long before the present church was built.

When the Cardigan estate at Kirkstall and Headingley was sold at auction in 1889, a group of businessmen with an enthusiasm for sports purchased Lot 17A.

The heart of the city changed almost continuously throughout the 20th century as new public buildings, office buildings and department stores were constructed and road building and widening schemes

When the Cardigan estate at Kirkstall and Headingley was sold at auction in 1889, a group of businessmen with an enthusiasm for sports purchased Lot 17A.

The central thoroughfare of the New Town of Hemel Hempstead, in the prosperous mid-sixties when we'd reputedly 'never had it so good'.

Humorist Laurence Sterne, once Vicar of Coxwold, lived at nearby Shandy Hall, where he wrote Tristram Shandy.

The parish church of St Mary's was formerly the Priory. There has been a Roman basilica, a Saxon shrine and a Norman church on this site, long before the present church was built.

This long row of jettied timber-framed buildings (now known as Castlebridge Cottages) is unusual in a rural setting. The central bay was destroyed at some time and has been rebuilt.