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At this date, entry to the main body of the church was free, but the sub-sacrist kept the keys to the Chapter House (considered one of the finest Norman chambers in the country), the Elder Lady Chapel

This view, looking west from the slopes of Place Fell, is towards the head of the lake at Glenridding, and shows the northern stretch.

Long ago, this part of the Hampshire coast consisted of marsh and sandy wastes; it was from here that Henry III amassed his armies to re-conquer France.

Portchester Castle was built by the Romans to defend the English Channel from raiding Saxons and is one of the largest of the 'Saxon shore' forts.

Much of the town dates from between 1890 and 1939, and many of its residents were employed by the railway.

A small village to the north of Cuckfield, Whiteman's Green was once on several bus routes - a single-decker bus is just visible at the bottom of the hill. A village sign is on grass verge.

This view of Castle Street was taken in the summer sunlight, with a couple of parked cars and a few pedestrians.

With numbers of worshippers falling dramatically, and the prospect of the inner relief road being built, it was knocked down in 1980: a sadly short life for such a wonderful building, as this interior

Part of the 'Cliftonville' area, these smart terraces housed the wealthy colonels, surgeons and Indian Army officers who retired to the seaside here. They enjoyed outstanding views across Weston Bay.

The Lees Hotel was one of the many hotels to be found in this popular area of the town. Southend The Undercliff

Camping was a popular, cheap way of spending a family holiday by the sea. The tent in the foreground has a large awning, a useful way of extending the living area.

The Newlyn Riots of 1896 were infamous: Four Royal Naval destroyers and a brigade of troops had to restore order in violent fights between Newlyn men and East Anglian trawlers.

The metal central span was later rebuilt using stone, and until the building of the by-pass in 1974 it carried the heavy traffic of the A30.

The new bridge (1904) can be seen in the distance; it opened up the Middleton side of the river. To the right of the bridge are the Parish Church and the Liberal Club, now the Playhouse Theatre.

The open expanse of Portmore Park lay near the River Wey; it is now entirely built over - it has been thus for almost a century.

It was sold in 1937 to London and Surrey County Councils, following the death of the last member of the Farmer family, who had lived there for many years.

Here we see the lower end of the High Street with the 17th-century Clock House on the opposite side of the T junction, with its mullions, quoins and quaint weather-boarded bell turret.

Here we see the best way to park on a steep hill - sideways! We are looking down this attractive street to the St Thomas and Newport part of Launceston, where the old church tower is just visible.

Sailing boats on the River Thurne. Unfortunately, the photographer has missed the most attractive thing about this place, the 14th century bridge which is just off the picture to the left.

Whilst the Marquis was busy making his fortune, his wife, Sophia, became concerned about the limited amount of open space in the bustling industrial centre.

It is said to stand on the site of a Bronze Age burial mound. The Kirkham chapel within contains the tombs of Sir William Kirkham and his wife, who died in the 17th century.

Two walkers enjoy the country lanes of the South Hams in the days before the highway was dominated by motor cars.

It is said to stand on the site of a Bronze Age burial mound. The Kirkham chapel within contains the tombs of Sir William Kirkham and his wife, who died in the 17th century.

Naburn is situated four miles south of York. In 1757 a weir and a lock were built to accommodate the river traffic.