Search Results

The main change is that the large tree has been replaced by a pub sign, which now forms the centrepiece of a large round traffic island incorporating an attractive floral feature.

19th-century visitors wishing to get a good view of the town and castle were advised to climb the tower, known as Corrin's folly, on Corrin's Hill (485 ft).

The name of Aylesbury is known to everyone through its distinctive heavy breed of duck, which was developed in the 18th century for the London meat market.

When this picture was taken the fishing industry was no longer important, but according to a local historian of the time it had once provided work for something like 300 people, counting those employed

On the left is the Swan Inn, on the right is Graball Row. as to make it easier to carry away stone from the castle.

This was built to provide a covered building where corn (wheat, barley, and other cereals) could be bought and sold; its building must indicate an ever-burgeoning corn trade, and the conversion of

This is all pedestrianised now, and no double decker bus is to be seen in this part of the High Street. The High Street is in fact the Roman Ermine Street, and it goes all the way through the city.

For casualties, the Pitsea Health Centre was held at Pitsea School, and was one of just three for Basildon residents of the 1950s; the others were in Craylands, Timberlog Lane, and Florence Road, Laindon

Again the Nab dominates the harbour and, at first glance, resembles the shape of a whale. Refreshments can be found at the Cod and Lobster Inn on the left-hand side of the picture.

Here we are overlooking the beach, the upper part populated by marram or 'bentgrass'. As a holiday village, what we see here has to be one of the first examples of parking problems anywhere!

More than 10 years before this photograph was taken, a thick pall of oily black smokescreen enveloped the town and the trading estate, where many of the factories had been requisitioned for war work.

Port Isaac is one of Cornwall's least spoilt fishing villages; it grew up around the head of the sheltered harbour. There is a trading boat on the beach, either discharging coal or loading slate.

An Edwardian lady, parasol folded in hand, shelters in the shade of the trees at the entrance to Courtenay Park. The town's wealthier residents lived in sumptuous villas at this end of Newton Abbot.

This castle, probably dating from the 13th century, stands on the high ridge overlooking the Woodchester Valley, just north of Nailsworth and on the western edge of Minchinhampton Common

A crowd of people watch the bathers. Note the lady with a parasol. To the right of the picture, there is a swimmer on the diving platform.

Within a short walk of the Market Square are two interesting museums.

A typical feature of the Cotswolds, the centuries old craft of drystone walling flourishes to the present day.

North of Leyburn is the manorial village of Bellerby. Here the stream runs through the broad green in the centre. Around it are farm cottages, and in the middle distance stands the Old Hall.

Actually, it is not necessary to climb to the top of the Cloud to get an excellent view across Cheshire. This is the view from the road on the western side of the hill.

It still houses the excellent collection of historic weights and measures and the instruments of torture shown here.

The photograph shows the Royal Lodge as seen from the southern side of Snow Hill. It has changed very little since 1937 and is the home of the Queen Mother when she visits Windsor.

The middle section of well-remembered shops has now been replaced with department stores. The essence of a modern commercial centre is evident. Parking is at a premium, and it's not even market day!

The earliest Welsh photograph known is a daguerreotype of Margam Castle, taken by Calvert Jones. It was given to Christopher Talbot, builder of Margam Castle, and it hung in the castle for many years.

This photograph shows Eccleston church about ten years before it was rebuilt in the style of the 14th century by G F Bodley; the work was paid for by the first Duke of Westminster.