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The village of Braunston lies on a hill overlooking a picturesque stretch of the Grand Union Canal, one of Britain's most famous inland waterways.

Now known as the Bear of Rodborough, this has been a stopping place for centuries, and played an important part as a collecting point for carrier services in this area of steep hills.

This is Mowbray Park, created in the 1850s out of Bildon Hill and the old quarries on its north face.

This is Mowbray Park, created in the 1850s out of Bildon Hill and the old quarries on its north face.

These two views of the steep high street as it winds up the hill towards Canterbury show some of the rich assortment of buildings built of brick or black-and-white half timbering.

Going back to the beginning of the 19th century, Loakes Manor together with its park was sold in August 1798 to the Right Honourable Robert Smith, Lord Carrington, a prosperous banker and friend

Peveril Castle stands on a hill 260ft above the village, yet despite its looks it was far from impregnable; it was even in Scottish hands for a number of years.

It was originally built as a chapel in the 12th century; the present commanding building on its hill overlooking the village mainly dates from the 15th century.

Built on a hill, Downham Market has extensive views over the River Ouse and the fens.

The hills and slopes were soon smothered with retirement bungalows.

Originally a 13th-century farm, the building became a halt for packhorse trains carrying wool across the hills.

At its back it is fringed by hills.

This ancient and beautiful village dates back to Saxon times.

These two views of the steep high street as it winds up the hill towards Canterbury show some of the rich assortment of buildings built of brick or black-and-white half timbering.

The church of St Lawrence is superbly positioned on the brow of a narrow spur offering splendid views to the north of the Greensand Hills.

Standing high on a hill with fine Sussex views, West Hoathly is probably best known for its historic church of St Margaret of Antioch.

Alighting at the railway station, it was now possible to travel comfortably by carriage down Beach Road, admire the Esplanade, and return up Cliff Hill back to your train via Marine Parade and Plymouth

At the foot of the hill is a junction.

We are looking back up Crown Hill, with the sign of the Crown on the left.

This old tin-streaming town is perched on a windy hill a mile inland from the sea.

This is one of Exmouth's two bowling greens - the other is at the back of the town at Phear Park.

Back to the east of St Peter's Hill, the photographer looks north along Castlegate, with the Beehive Inn on the left; the leaves hide a beehive set in the tree, which is still there.

Back to the east of St Peter's Hill, the photographer looks north along Castlegate, with the Beehive Inn on the left; the leaves hide a beehive set in the tree, which is still there.

The church of St Lawrence is superbly positioned on the brow of a narrow spur offering splendid views to the north of the Greensand Hills.