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The most notorious abbot of Furness Abbey was undoubtedly Alexander Banks. One William Case, on behalf of the people of Sellergarth, sued him in court in 1516.

One of the most engaging characteristics of Kendal is its multitude of charming side alleys and yards, such as this one off the main thoroughfare of Stricklandgate.

During the reign of James III, the king's brothers were imprisoned here on suspicion of conspiring against him.

John Philpott Curran (1750 - 1817), the great Irish judge and orator, was a staunch supporter of Henry Grattan and father of Sarah, luckless girlfriend of the patriot Robert Emmett.

Stoborough declined in size with the passage of time, but it was once as big as nearby Wareham, with a mayor and corporation of its own.

Great Wakering is an attractive village, just a few miles to the north of Shoeburyness in the remote old marshlands of the south east of Essex.

The coming of the motor car made Lyndhurst a much busier place, as can be observed by comparing this view with earlier photographs of the same location.

As the importance of farming declined, and woollen stockings – the main product of the women of Tregaron – were no longer wanted, the local population began to find other means of making an income.

Another of Oxford's much-loved landmarks is the Hertford College Bridge, or the Bridge of Sighs as it is otherwise known.

This view of the parish church of St Nicolas is from the corner of Bartholomew Street and West Mills.

The square red sandstone west tower of St Andrew's Parish Church is Norman, and was part of the original church on the site.

Keymer is at the foot of the Downs near Hassocks. The Norman church of St Cosmos and St Damian was re-built in 1866. Ockley Manor is an 18th-century brick house, with a dovecote.

Loch Lomond became a popular destination for day trippers from around Clydeside, especially after the opening of the Dumbarton & Balloch Joint Railway.

When this picture was taken, the town hall, with its 225 ft tower and spectacular frontage of giant columns and pilasters, was in desperate need of a good clean to rid it of decades of soot and grime.

A bustling shopping scene of the early fifties, taken when the row of shops was fairly new. Many of these now await new lessees, but the surmounting clock and its cupola are still present.

Sussex beaches are mostly shingle above high water mark, so it is understandable that the two miles of golden sand between the mouth of the River Rother and the shingle banks of Dungeness should develop

The Tombland Fair provides the activity in this picture of Norwich Castle. At the time of the Conquest, Norwich was both an important town and a major port.

A subsequent casualty of the automobile age, this popular hotel, with its three patient horses waiting for their passengers, stood alongside the A3 at Wisley until it was demolished to make room for the

The castle was once the home of the powerful Neville family; now parts of their castle lie in ruins, although one side remains habitable.

The most surprising feature of this busy shopping scene is the complete lack of any vehicles.

The Cross in Geddington's village centre was built in 1294 to commemorate Queen Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I.

The scout hut, agricultural vehicle and long forgotten signboard are features of the left-hand side of High Road looking towards Elmore Pond.

Much of Theale High Street remains unchanged, though it is unlikely that we would find this part of the village free of traffic today.

Behind the tree, the Big Schoolroom (1863) blends very well with the Tercentenary School House (1889) to form a quadrangle reminiscent of Oxbridge.