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The seven-bay Crown Hotel (right), with columned porch, has a large and elaborate sign over the street. The painted advertisement next door has gone, but the gable beyond retains the date 1662.

The chain-ferry at Reedham is one of the last survivals of its kind: it is a raft hauled across the river by means of a wheel pulling on a chain.

Taken from near the Wells Road above the south bank of the River Avon, this is an archive view, for much was destroyed in the Baedeker and other bombing raids during World War II.

Despite its name, Newtown, nestling by the waters of the Severn, was founded in the 10th century.

As we approach Richmond, this view from the west bank looks towards the Petersham Road across to the former Messum's Boatyard.

This photograph of South Street shows the premises of the London and County Banking Company on the left.

Continuing along the west side of the River Nene as it heads north-east, we reach Islip. The river forms the parish boundary with Thrapston, now a small industrial town on the east bank.

The building on the left was a non-conformist chapel and bears the date 1668, whilst hidden at the end is the Calf's Head.

The photographer is standing on the west bank looking across to the original 1823 grandstand on the edge of Pitchcroft.

Already, The Cross is showing signs of congestion, but for the time being people still feel relaxed enough to linger in groups chatting - The Cross was traditionally a meeting place.

Apart from the Baker's Arms on Barkby Road corner and an extended bank, the village's main shopping area is now but a memory.

The High Street, with many cars, and a tarmacadam road, is much changed from earlier pictures. Simonds Bank is now Barclays, and Armstrongs has become Eighteens.

This panoramic vista of the City and St Paul's was probably taken from the southern tip of Southwark Bridge.

This panoramic vista of the City and St Paul’s was probably taken from the southern tip of Southwark Bridge.

This scene, looking north along Banks Road from the corner of Eaton Road, has changed very little in recent years. There is still a newsagents on the corner with Alexandra Road on the left.

Christ Church, Brockham was built in 1846 and sits proudly in the centre of the village.

Behind is the wooded western spur of Conegar on the side of Chapel Hill, and medieval St Catherine's Chapel (left) with Portland projecting beyond.

By a boat jib, our eye is led across Bosham creek, within Chichester harbour, towards the moored boats and the buildings on the far bank.

The estate agent's office (right) was subsequently a bank branch and is now a florist's shop, while the post office, outside which stand three self-conscious young girls, has been transformed into a private

A settlement since the Iron Age, with the Romans and Anglo-Saxons leaving artefacts as evidence of their time at Bourton, the village uses its river as a focal point for such activities as setting the

We are looking from the west end of Market Hill into Friars Street.

Hilton's shop is still a boot and shoe shop, but Mr O'Connor is the owner.

This is the old heart of the village. The old King's Arms opened in 1749, and opposite is the Black Bull, dating back to 1758.

This scene is a contrast with the one seven years earlier, when the town packed into the Market Place to commemorate the coronation of Edward VII.