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This boat-hire yard was alongside the upstream side of Battersea Bridge.

Beyond lies 'Banker's Row' - the location of the Westminster, the National Provincial, Lloyds and Barclays Banks.

The central doors, which can just be seen in this photograph, were made by the famous wood carver, Thompson of Kilburn: his signature, a mouse, is carved on the right-hand door.

This was part of the Victoria University, which was constituted in 1880, the other colleges being at Manchester and Liverpool.The colleges went their separate ways in 1904, each becoming an independent

The Fighting Cocks Inn can be seen on our left, but the Hero of Inkerman was demolished to make way for the new by-pass, and was re- built further to the left.

At this time Sheringham was developing into a popular seaside resort which would rival Cromer, though the inclination of the townsfolk was to ensure that it retained its charm.

The yachts are on the site of the terminus.

Greenodd stands on the Leven Estuary where the River Leven from Windermere and the River Crake from Coniston Water flow into Morecambe Bay and the Irish Sea.The line of the Furness Railway, built

The 750-seat Victoria Pavilion Theatre was opened on 18 May 1925.

The parish church of St Peter and St Paul had been rebuilt in 1790 as a typical Kentish church.

In 1901 the lady mayoress asked the Trustees if she could use the Gardens for entertainments for children from local workhouses, orphanages and charitable institutions, to celebrate the coronation of King

Greasbrough was once described as a pleasant village 'situated on a delightful eminence'; by the early 19th century it was a farming and mining community of over 1000.

Southampton's famous Floating Bridge enabled foot passengers and traffic to cross the Itchen between the city and the south-eastern suburb of Woolston.

Streatley is the village to the left of the river, and Goring is to the right. Every year, a regatta is held upstream, a colourful and vibrant event, where the villagers fight it out for 'top dog'.

Legend has it that the church takes its name from a mysterious carpenter who helped raise the rafters at the top of this impressive building.

Wilton, once the capital of Wessex, was the most important town in early medieval Wiltshire. This is Kingsbury Square, on the A30, with St Edith's church on the left.

Here the River Mole cuts into the steep slope of Box Hill near the Burford Bridge Hotel. Lord Nelson spent some time here in 1801, and noted in his diary what a pretty place it was.

It offers a view of George Street running off to the south. The shop 'Chance' has gone and is now a private house. Outside stands a bus stop.

Traditionally the main industries of the area were connected with timber, shipbuilding and tanneries, although in the 20th century chemical industries became more important.

The cabin at the top of Clare House pier still occupies its site; however, it was demolished when the promenade was constructed.

It is interesting to see the ferry much farther down the pier, indicating the high tidal rise and fall of the river.

Shaftesbury had, and still has, though not to the same extent, a large number of ancient inns, catering as it did for travellers on the London Road.

Gatesgarth is a place name which comes from Old Norse language, as do many in the higher hills of the Lake District. It means 'the pass where the goats go'.

A steam train pulls into Newby Bridge Station, at the southern end of Windermere.