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It is situated on the Avon in an extensive and complex area of water meadows and carriers which control the flow of the river downstream.

Like nearby Tiverton, Crediton did well out of the cloth trade, but when that declined the town stagnated.

In these grounds stands the Bethersden marble tomb of Richard Plantagenet, son of Richard III.

Victoria Barracks 1898 Part of a large complex of military build- ings, Victoria Barracks were built in 1880 and occupied by the King's Own Scottish Borderers until 1939.

This short, 2-mile canal was opened in 1773, and is an extension of the River Ure. In this view of the stone-walled canal basin we see the cathedral rising over the roofs, and the old arched bridge.

Moulton is only a stone's throw from the centre of Northampton; when the town thrived on shoe manufacture, many men and women walked from this village to work in the shoe factories.

Raunds used to be a bustling manufacturing centre for shoes, but most of the factories have now gone.

The size of the quadrangle, the hall and the kitchen give more than a hint of what he planned, but Wolsey fell from power before work could be completed.

The Methodist Chapel and schoolroom dominate this view of Hinderwell High Street. A 'Number 65' bus is just pulling into the bus stop.

The view on leaving Hinderwell in the direction of Easington is flanked on the left by the village school and the playground.

The marketplace here was probably laid out in the 13th century, and some of the buildings in the Old Town are 17th-century.

This view clearly shows the details of the ornate pillars supporting the eagles, and the lion mask spouts.

Its miles of long sandy beaches, gently sloping sands, and safe bathing offer all that is needed for a perfect seaside holiday.

Norwich's choir stalls date from 1420; but up to 1515 they had more than their fair share of fires, necessitating rearrangements, renewals, repairs and additions.

It is located on the slopes of Bradnor Hill, just to the north of Kington, with wonderful views in all directions even if the golfers in the picture seem to be ignoring them.

The Palace is said to be a replica of a 17th-century hostelry. For those wishing to partake of Warwick & Sons' ales and stouts, the George & Dragon is but a stagger away.

In Cheap Street is the Conduit, originally situated in the cloisters of Sherborne Abbey and used as a washing house, or lavatorium.

This street of small shops is showing signs of commercialism.

The road to Brynmawr winds around the hillside from the village of Gellifelyn, on the right.

Motorised transport is in the process of taking over from more traditional methods, while the three small boys on the left have to make do with two bikes between them!

Brynmawr was once the largest town in the rural county of Breconshire, but in 1974 it became part of industrial Gwent. The Red and White bus is probably a Bristol make.

However, the village post office on the opposite side of the roundabout is still there, although instead of Hovis, it now advertises the National Lottery.

Taken from the end of the promenade by the Bourne Arms, the scene shows the once-busy steam ferry arriving from Fleetwood across the Wyre estuary.

Some of the visitors who enjoyed a stroll through the village streets came from the nearby Morecambe Bay Holiday Camp.