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It must have been a considerable worry at council meetings when plans were discussed for this attractive open area, bounded by houses of quality ranging from thatches of the 17th century and earlier,

To the south-east of mediaeval Finchley, the High Road drops down from the North Circular Road between an almost standard series of parade shops built around the turn of the century, and past the Rex Cinema

With the arrival of the Piccadilly Line came an influx of commuters, and with this influx came the promise of commercial profits.

The college was founded in 1509 and takes its name from the form of an ancient brass door-knocker.

As well as the tower of St James' church, a number of industrial chimney stacks punctuate the town skyline, hinting at Dursley's manufacturing past.

Part of the Trafalgar Square scheme included Pall Mall East, which was laid out to link it to Nash's Regent Street at Waterloo Place.

Originally called Cambridge Town, in honour of the Duke of Cambridge who founded the Army Staff College here, its name had to be changed to avoid confusion within the postal service with its university

The little girl dragging her feet on the unmade roadway in front of the camera would be taking her life in her hands were she to attempt such a casual progress today, when modern traffic thunders up this

This scene is virtually indistinguishable today: even the tear-shaped flower bed has survived decades of traffic management. The Panton Arms (left) is named after a local antiquarian, Paul Panton.

Ahead, the window display of the branch of United Dairies features pyramids of assorted groceries, while in front two gentlemen take the air seated on a bench which stands above the subterranean cellars

It is one of three attractive inns, which must add to the popularity of the village. The weather is not so harsh here, as the area is protected by Longridge Fell.

South of Ollerton is Rufford Country Park, run by the County Council.

The charming village of Penshurst lies in a valley at the junction of the River Eden and the Medway; it is renowned for the stately mansion of Penshurst Place, the home of the Sidney family

This romantic-looking castle, set in a bend of the River Medway, was founded in early Norman times, and rebuilt in the late 13th century by Sir Stephen de Penchester, the Warden of the Cinque Ports.

The ancient harbour of Tenterden, this was once a shipbuilding centre and was visited by Henry VIII in 1538.

The parish church of All Saints is unusually wide, with a tiny tower and high arched windows.

Though originally a market town, Dursley has long benefited from the presence of local industries making such things as agricultural machinery, diesel engines and furniture.

Legend has it that this church was founded by Adeliza, the wife of Roger de Montgomery. Montgomery had come to England with William the Conqueror, and had been given control of Shropshire.

This wonderfully atmospheric pub, now an Everards house, is photographed before the universal advent of lager and 'Kids Welcome'.

On the left the former Rifleman's Arms, then a private house, occupies the corner in the Market Square. This was later demolished, and today is a raised area with seats.

Looking towards the Town Hall It is a busy summer's day in the 1960s.

Looking South This view of the Town Hall shows the main entrance at the centre.

We are looking west along Market Street from the corner of Cable Road, a scene that has changed remarkably little, apart from a big increase in the volume of traffic, especially on sunny weekends and holiday

Abergavenny's origins lie in the Roman fort of Gobannium, established by the Romans to protect their road up the river Usk.