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These vehicles were extremely popular for short distance excursion work, and were also used to operate scheduled services between towns and outlying villages, especially on market days.

It opened as a public park in 1901; our picture was taken shortly after the bandstand had been completed.

The west towers shortly after they had been completed.

Notice how Mr Short, the chemist on the left, had diversified into photography - a favourite hobby at the time.

In the distance is the tower of St Mary's, founded shortly after the Norman Conquest but almost totally rebuilt in the 14th and 15th centuries thanks to endowments from local salt merchants.

A short way downstream from this vantage point, the photographer would have crossed Conksbury Bridge, a suitable sturdy name to match the timeless charm of this scene.

Designed by William Bell for the North Eastern Railway, this station opened in July 1887, replacing one a short distance to the east.

Port Erin breakwater had a short life.

In 1854 the Hewitt and Short Blue fishing fleet moved from Barking to Gorleston.

This view was taken shortly after the Royal Baths opened. They were said to be unequalled in decoration and roominess, and for 5/6d you could get a mud bath with electricity.

The view beyond the promenade is across the Wyre to Knott End- on-Sea, the short pier serving as the landing stage for the passenger ferry across the estuary.

relentless outward expansion, the countryside, in the form of ancient woodlands, riverside walks and moorland, was still within relatively easy reach of most late Victorian Sheffielders, at the end of a short

Woolbridge Manor is another Dorset building with Thomas Hardy associations, for it was here that Tess of the D'Urbervilles spent her short and disastrous honeymoon with Angel Clare.

Medieval jugs, iron keys, Norman stonework and animal bones bring together its troubled and relatively short-lived past.

Shortly after it was dedicated in 1927, the Prince of Wales (the future Duke of Windsor) came from Bournemouth to lay a wreath in the presence of schoolchildren.

It is situated a short distance west of Trinity College. It dates back to 1030, but the current building dates from a thorough restoration between 1871 and 1878.

Only a short distance from the vigorously booming Llandudno, this faded lime- washed farmhouse reminds us that earning a living in the less hospitable reaches of the valley was somewhat more

The charming Sydling Water flows through the village after a short journey from its source in the surrounding hills.

This short road leads to the promenade and pier.

This short road leads to the promenade and pier.

This picture of the new pier was taken shortly after it opened. The trackway used in its construction can still be seen on the beach.

Lullington Church stands a short walk away from Alfriston village, across the White Bridge over the Cuckmere. It is one of the smallest churches in England - it seats about 20 people.

It was a focal point of this popular coastal resort, providing a short bracing walk over the briny and a welcome meal afterwards.

A short extension to the left, the children's Pea-Nut Ward, was opened by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother in July 1955.