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By 1901, the Riverside Road development of the 1880s and 1890s was maturing. This view also shows the old towpath, with moored barges, prior to the improvements for pleasure boating.

Built of cast-iron, the bridge was opened in 1863 and improved the city by giving direct access to the original railway station, which was situated within the city walls.

In 1902, bumpers of sulphuric and chalybeate were dispensed here from seven o'clock in the morning onwards. After taking the first glass, a mild constitutional in Valley Gardens was recommended.

However, with the rapid growth of the resort, it acquired borough status; its area extended from Pevensey Sluice to Bulverhythe.

Boroughbridge, to the southeast of Ripon, dates back to Norman times, when a bridge was constructed over the Ure. It was then known as Burgbridge, the borough on the bridge.

Here we see Evans Cliff and the view westwards to the Cobb at Lyme Regis (far left) beyond the landslips and mud-flows of Black Ven and the Shambles (centre).

Much of the large area included in the centre is woodland. Here the 'camp' title is well justified by the neatly erected tents, with two people folding ground sheets (left).

Golf became an enjoyable recreation for a new generation of enthusiasts after the Second World War. Clubhouses, such as this one, became places to socialise and relive old golfing triumphs.

During the 20th century Burley grew considerably in size, with a number of villa-style residences tucked away among the trees and heathlands. It has never lost its village atmosphere.

Named after the knight who killed William Rufus, the Sir Walter Tyrrell became another hostelry that achieved prominence during the age of popular motoring - as this full car park indicates.

This is Old Farm House, an old Wealden-type hall house on Chatham Road. This house has been restored and is typical of 15th-century building in the wooded Weald.

This view looks northwards towards Tavern Street, with St Lawrence's church on the left; peering over the rooftops in the background is the unmistakable spire of St Mary-le-Tower.

It was built to take advantage of the prevailing south- westerly winds, and it reinforced Southport's claim to be a health resort.

Along with Great Haywood, this village was where the inhabitants of Shugborough were relocated, as their own village was gradually absorbed into the parkland surrounding Shugborough Hall.

This fine study of Goudhurst looks up the High Street. The Vine Hotel stands on the left, whilst halfway up the hill is a horse-drawn wagon.

At the height of the coaching era, up to five hundred horses crossed the bridge daily.

The royal apartments were situated on the west side of the quadrangle. Queen Margaret's Bower is where her majesty kept vigil while James IV fought at Flodden.

This picture shows a shop selling cathedral view postcards next to the SPCK depot and the Diocesan Bookshop, all on the right-hand side of the picture.

North Wales has been a popular venue for the annual army camps for regulars and for the Territorial Army from around the turn of the 20th century.

Many boats were half 'n halfers of 30ft to 40ft in length, and suitable for drift netting pilchards, herring or mackerel.

Around this time Staffordshire dairy farms were producing nearly 80 million gallons of milk a year; by the 1960s it had risen to over 90 million gallons.

St Stephen's Church is prominent on Rosslyn Hill above the tranquil water of the pond, which is disturbed only by a few fishermen and rather more observers.

The gardens are now looked after by the corporation; they feature two fountains, which are replicas of those at Hampton Court, as well as superb floral displays.

The premises of W V Dunn's East Cornwall Grocery Stores (left) are now occupied by the Paxman Pharmacy, but the spot is still known as Dunn's Corner.