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The drinking fountain was a gift from the Marquis of Bristol in 1870; it was moved to the Abbey Gardens in 1939 (see B258040, page 70).

This chapel is sited just above the abbey ruins, which we can just see in the centre of the picture beyond and below the church tower. The tower has since been removed.

The River Oughton rises from springs to the west of Hitchin, with its common land it still provides a pleasant riverside walk, as it did in 1901 when these photographs were taken.

A coach full of sightseers passes its most important hotel, the Gors-y-Geddol.

One of the very best ways to explore Worcestershire is to journey along its rivers.

Chorley's oldest building is the parish church of St Lawrence, which was built in the 14th century. The centre aisle is the original church; the two side aisles were added in c1860.

There does not appear to be much here that a blink of the eye would not miss, yet postcards depicted Flint Mountain as a place to stop and visit during these years.

This building is now a busy public house, for a new state-of-the-art library stands not far away.

This is another view of Stanifield Lane, but further out from the village. The pre-war houses stand neat and square on the lane. Farington is a parish in South Ribble Borough.

Winchester has always been an important centre for military training; much of the countryside round and about is used for tactical exercises.

An evocative view of the seaside, with deckchairs and pleasure craft on this low headland jutting out into the Thames estuary towards Kent.

Donkeys and ponies stood for hire on each side of the Pullover, which was later to be Tower Esplanade. Note the child's wickerwork saddle hanging on the fence.

On the corner with St Stephens Lane stands the Ancient House, a remarkable building which is probably the best surviving example of medieval pargetting - decorative plasterwork - in Britain.

Cranham lies on the other side of Coopers Hill. It is a small village that today is located close to Prinknash Abbey, where monks still live and work.

Situated in a deep ravine on the estuary of the River Esk, Whitby once earned its living from the sea, either by whaling, fishing, coastal trading or shipbuilding.

Another view of this fine building, as it was when it was still covered with climbing vegetation. The two-storey porch probably dates from the late 14th century.

A view of this remote village, the largest settlement on Achill. Behind is Croaghaun, almost 2,200 ft high, which on the far side drops precipitously to the Atlantic.

There is some activity around the base of the statue - are the two ladies selling flowers and button-holes?

A rather choleric lion sits on top of a strangely classical island memorial cum clock tower. The total street scene exudes 1900, with typical shops and corner pub.

Four years earlier, an Aldeburgh lifeboat suffered its worst disaster, capsizing with the loss of seven lives.

This fine study of the castle shows the vast curtain wall and the medieval Castle Keep. It was built by Henry II and is the main residential building.

The huge proportions and the nobility of the architecture are still breathtaking, almost 600 years later.

Here we see a delightful grouping of children enjoying a paddle in the sea. In this timeless scene, the guardian white cliffs can be seen in the background.

It comprised 775 acres, including woodlands, lakes and a manor house, part of which was turned into refreshment rooms.