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Established on 34 acres of land that had previously belonged to the Appleton House estate, Victoria Park opened to the public in 1900.

This slightly unusual church, with clerestory windows, is now known as the church of the Blessed Trinity.

The winding hole (where boats are turned) lies to the east of and adjacent to the Great Wharf. Odiham Common is on the northern bank.

The Arcade 1892 Bournemouth rapidly absorbed the older settlement of Boscombe. Its shops and arcades attracted visitors from its larger neighbour.

With New Town status and under the aegis of the Development Corporation, Bracknell began to expand rapidly.

The early Norman church of St Michael was altered and enlarged in 1330, and a perpendicular tower was added in the 15th century.

Company leadership was hands-on: the young director Percy Kidner enjoyed endurance driving, competing in the 1908 RAC 2,000-mile reliability trials among other events.

Eighteenth-century architects, usually local men, worked from standard pattern books, yet managed to achieve townscapes of individual character and harmony.

The name of the village comes from an Old English personal name, Aethel, meaning 'a noble friend'.

The pretty little village of Barton Mills, and the Bull Inn. In the 13th century, the local rector, Jacobus de Scabellis, became a cardinal, and ultimately, Pope Honorius IV.

A view of the south porch that Morwent lovingly erected. Note the rich lace-like carving, 'saracenic work'. The porch bonds well with Abbot Thokey's decorated south aisle within.

This view of Raikes' house also shows the New County hotel and grill room. Note the man outside the hotel in trench-coat and hat - a typical fifties outfit.

Paddling beside the seaside - a picture capturing the gentle care-free mood of a seaside holiday. Eastbourne's famous pier with its pier head theatre complex makes a superb backdrop.

In the 1930s the Sir John Barleycorn Inn was just one of several taverns in the Cadnam area - known only to locals, visitors from nearby towns, and passing travellers.

Flanked by two extensions, the oldest part of this inn dates from the 17th century, and is an important building in today's village. It still has a rural atmosphere.

Properly named the parish church of St Thomas à Becket, this church was obviously founded after the murdered prelate was canonized. It is first mentioned in records in 1210.

Formerly named `Hill of St Thomas`, or `Hill Street`, it runs from St Thomas` Green to Market Street. Note the `parked` cars to the left and the busy traffic!

By the time this photograph was taken, the population of Perth had risen to 32,000. The city's manufacturing industries were diverse and included linen, twine, jute, glassmaking and printing.

Rowing and sailing boats on the reed-fringed River Bure make a typical scene of Broadland tranquillity. In the background the church tower rises among the leafy summer trees.

Seaside entertainment at Felixstowe had not yet progressed to the garishly commercialised pursuits of today. Donkey rides were a traditional favourite, along with rides in carriages pulled by goats.

They do not marry well with the interesting skyline of the other buildings and monuments.

This picture shows the Trossachs Hotel situated on the northern shore, and the wooded slopes of Sron Armailte.

There has been a ferry at Farndon for centuries; these days the village offers river users extensive facilities, including a large marina created out of some old gravel pits.

Many years before Wargrave grew in popularity as a riverside village, Edith, wife of Edward the Confessor, held the manor, and at that time it was known as 'Weregrave'.