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The 120-foot tower of St James' dominates this view from the south-east. The church is notable for its 15th- century frontals, which are said to be the earliest set in the country.

Left of it is the appalling 1960s Vencourt Hotel tower.

The quaint old clock tower with the fire station in its base, which stood at the foot of Gravel Hill, was an early casualty of the town planners' ruthless remodelling of the town centre.

The smaller tower at the north- east angle of the chancel was erected by these same merchants so that a lantern light could be placed in it for the guidance of their ships into the quay.

Only the tower remains from the early 14th-century; the remainder was rebuilt using some original materials by Henry Stevens of Derby in 1848, who also restored a number of churches on the west

The gatehouse was built in the 13th century, and it is situated next to some of the earliest stone structures in the castle: the Old Tower on the right was built in the 12th century, and a fighting gallery

This view shows the clock tower in the rectangular market place. Chapel Street and Duke Street run down towards Bildeston Hall (right).

The 14th-century tower had battlements added a century later. The nave was rebuilt at the same time - it is 30 feet wide.

The tower of St Luke's Church rises just beyond (centre) – local legend states that a yew tree in the churchyard was used to make archers' bows in the Hundred Years War.

The tower of Holy Trinity church is just visible above two fields in the centre of town, and terraced houses along Bodmin Road and the Workhouse can be seen towards the left of the picture

Above the altar hangs an impressive picture of the Last Supper.The chancel arch is a striking feature of the church, as is the 15th-century tower.

The tower on the top is a memorial to Elizabeth Gaskell.

Although the tower can no longer be seen, Vale Park is still a pleasant green space used by locals and visitors alike.

Lee Tower was built at the end of the pier in 1935; it was Art Deco in style, and 120 ft tall. From the top it was possible to see right across the Solent to the Isle of Wight.

The tower of All Saints' Church, which stands within the castle grounds, can be seen above the trees; it was founded in 1325 and re-built in 1785.

Only the tower remains from the early 14th-century; the remainder was rebuilt using some original materials by Henry Stevens of Derby in 1848, who also restored a number of churches on the west

The three lower stages of the bell tower are Norman; the upper stage is 13th-century and the parapet is 15th-century.

Here we have the classic view of the west front, lop-sided in appearance since the north-west (left-hand) transept and tower fell in the late Middle Ages.

Denver Mill is a tall brick tower mill with four patent shuttered sails and a fantail. The brickwork is rendered all over to assist with weather protection.

Here we see the brick tower mill, with a replacement roof in place of a cap, in a stripped-down and derelict condition. The photograph was taken from a nearby watermill site.

On the hill beyond stands a Martello tower and the fortifications of Shorncliffe Camp, whose construction was undertaken under Sir John Moore during the Napoleonic War.

The church's west tower is 15th- century. This churchyard was the setting for Sir Stanley Spencer's famous painting of the Resurrection, and the artist is buried here.

When this picture was taken, the town hall, with its 225ft 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

The huge wheel window over the double porch is flanked by twin towers. On the extreme right is part of Eastmans Ltd the butcher's, which remained there until 1956.