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The first bridge on this site was built in the 12th century; this one dates from the 15th century, but probably incorporates part of the earlier structure.

At Colesbourne the River Churn is joined by Hilcot Brook, one of the tributaries that swell this normally slow-flowing waterway on its meandering way to Cirencester.

This view, looking across Lower Close, has changed remarkably little since 1896; it shows how the cathedral dominates its surroundings, towering over the houses of Lower Close.

Outside the hall, Nicholas Sotherton's traceried bay window is flanked by Francis Cock's staircase bay of a century later. Both were added to a 15th-century structure.

The recently-demolished underground lavatories are on the right. To the left of centre are Blackbourn's shoe shop and the Nat West Bank, partly hidden by trees.

Sunlight Soap signs adorn the pier structure, while to the right of them a sign advertises 500 perambulators for hire.

A policeman stands on point duty; once again, one is struck by the lack of heavy traffic.

By the time this photograph was taken, Crowthorne was firmly established as a community, though the centre of the village really only dates back to the 1860s.

Somerleyton Hall's impressive cast iron and glass-domed winter garden, with its rich abundance of ferns, climbing plants and typical Victorian ornamentation. It was demolished in 1914.

The imposing main block of Dewhurst's Mill. By the 1830s there were 44 cotton mills in the Craven district, the main centres being Skipton, Settle and Barnoldswick.

The church steps of St Nicholas's Church are behind the camara.

The design reflects a number of different styles: a mock-Tudor entrance, Chinese pavilions and an Indian-influenced palace. It must have looked superb when first opened.

This fine view looks across the clock tower and Morton Crescent to the estuary of the River Exe, with Starcross and the Haldon Hills in the distance.

This fine view looks across the clock tower and Morton Crescent to the estuary of the River Exe, with Starcross and the Haldon Hills in the distance.

The village of half-timbered and weatherboarded buildings clusters around the green, known locally as 'the Heath', but the village church itself is nearly two miles away.

Another of the stunted carved crossheads in St Buryan's churchyard. The crucified Christ figure is robed; this indicates an eastern Byzantine style rather than western Roman influences.

Waterfalls are a feature of Manx glens, and the Rhenass Falls at Glen Helen are probably the finest. Alas, the upper bridge and pathways no longer exist.

The only hint that the picture dates later than the 1930s is the National Health Service prescription notice on the top of Goodall's.

This view, taken from the seafront looking back to the town, shows the quieter aspect of 'Belfast by the Sea', Bangor's affectionate nickname.

Every now and again, the Brothers gather in the mid 14th-century Brethren's Hall for a feast of celebration called the Gaudy Lunch.

This picturesque view of the High Street is flanked by the Methodist chapel on the left-hand side, now converted into residential units.

Rowing boats are drawn up on the small shingle beach on the west side of Charlestown harbour, with the Polmear Island rock behind.

The medieval cross stands on the remains of a small green. It has a polygonal base with crocketed panels and four circular steps.

Pembury is now slowly being absorbed into the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells; it is situated on the main A21 London to Hastings road.