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The Thames snakes and doubles back in these parts, and provides a delightful view of the church of St Nicholas.

The southern part of Morecambe was always referred to as the West End. Here we see the exclusive part of Morecambe.

This town was once a shipbuilding centre and the chief port of Merioneth, with a large trade in flannel and knitted stockings. Today the Three Peaks Race starts here.

These are the original university buildings at Western Bank, built between 1903 and 1905.The university was an amalgamation of three earlier institutions, the Sheffield School of Medicine, the Firth

The tower and spire, which reaches a height of 124 feet, were added later in 1891, as a memorial to Freda, daughter of the Reverend Middleton, vicar at the church for 27 years.

There are many delightful walks along the banks of the Severn, and opportunities to take to the water in a variety of boats.

hide the identity of Whittingtons, Outfitters, soon to be Fosters.

The esplanade Hotel (left) stands on the north side of the Promenade; horse-drawn brakes wait for passengers from either the beach or the hotel, bound for the railway station in the town centre.

An indication of the lack of visitors to Sidmouth can be gleaned from this picture, taken from the Esplanade. The sea wall was constructed in 1835 and the shingle beach can be clearly seen.

This gently curving street is to the east of the town. This view, looking back towards the town centre, shows both the Congregational and parish churches.

As can be seen, Dawlish Water was straightened and landscaped along a series of attractive small waterfalls.

The beauty of Lulworth Cove has always attracted writers and artists. John Keats spent some of his last days in England here, as did Rupert Brooke.

It captures the designs of the tents and caravans of the period, all set down at apparent random, a far cry from what is normally seen on campsites today.

One of the many streams that cascade off the moor - this is the beginning of Mill Ghyll, which flows down Wells Road and then underneath Brook Street.

It was founded by Aethelflaed, daughter of Alfred the Great, to house the remains of St Oswald, and it is located in the area now known as Kingsholm.

This celebrated market town has one of the most magnificent abbey churches in England; the abbey was founded over 900 years ago by Benedict of Auxerre.

This peaceful view looks up Holywell Hill towards the city centre, as it dips towards the river and the curative spring from which it takes its name, with, on the right, one of the fine Georgian houses

The 'Elettra', Marconi's yellow-funnelled steam yacht, is moored in front of Brownsea Castle.

Approaching from the town centre, we are in front of the terminus of the Great Western Railway branch from Bodmin Road Station, opened in 1887.

An early motor car is driven proudly down the middle of the road in Liskeard's centre.

During the prim Victorian era, to discard even one item of clothing would have been unthink- able.

There are no 'chariots of fire' here now.

Cheltenham owes a great deal to its team of municipal gardeners for they way they manage to keep the city colourful with flowers and shrubs during all the seasons of the year.

The Thames is tidal as far as Teddington; many Londoners are fond of the sight of the water tumbling over the famous weir. Nearby is the biggest lock on the river.