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This magnificent tour de force of flint and stone chequerwork was built in 1421 for the Guild of Holy Trinity, a wealthy group of merchants.

In the late 1950s, prompted by the highly visible contamination of the coastline, scientists undertook an extensive survey of the problem.

Two girls play with a hoop on the banks of the Thames, not far from Staines. Historically, Staines marked the end of the jurisdiction of the City of London over the river.

A view of the River Wye as it flows through the limestone gorge of Chee Dale, between Bakewell and Buxton.

Much of the quietness of old Powick was lost for ever in the 20th century when a new road from Malvern to Worcester was cut through the parish.

The magnificent late 12th-century priory church of St Mary and St Michael dominates this view of Devonshire Place.

In 1584 much of the town was destroyed by fire. Rebuilding has left Nantwich with a number of late-Tudor buildings, one of the most interesting of which is the Crown Hotel.

The area around Binstead, particularly the waste tips of the old quarries, is a rich source of supply for the fossil-hunt- er.

Former inhabitants of Ibsley must have been generous souls.

The ford and footbridge are in the centre of the estate village of Settrington, three miles east of Malton.

The area around Binstead, particularly the waste tips of the old quarries, is a rich source of supply for the fossil-hunter.

Colwell Bay, just west of Yarmouth, has a good mile of sand sheltered by the low cliffs behind.

The Shipwright's Arms on the left is still open for business, and its name gives an indication of one of the old trades in town - until the late years of Victoria's reign the town's main industry was the

In 1913, Hastings Corporation began an ambitious scheme at a cost of £100,000 to improve all aspects of the sea front - including the construction of places of entertainment, pleasure grounds and

A row of mainly Georgian houses gives a gracious air to the village.

A delightful view of Hazelgrove, a popular area of the town for promenading.

Gothic, Jacobean, classical and domestic architecture testify to the history of the town's development. Note the attractive, almost Flemish gabling of the building in the centre of the picture.

As an important cathedral city, Winchester established an important tradition of tending the sick, probably from the days when pilgrims came to the shrine of St Swithun in search of miraculous cures

For some reason best left to the Frith cameraman, one of Bollington's more interesting structures is in fact just off camera to the left.

This autumn picture of Harnham Gate and the southern corner of the Close reflects then, as now, a secluded and quiet area of the Close.The house to the left of the Gate is an integral part of the wall.The

The view from the gritstone escarpment of the Ravenstones above Cross Hills, near Keithley, overlooks the broad Aire Valley and towards the distant limestone uplands of Craven.

These views of the Embankment Gardens clearly show the results of continuing are and attention. The town's War Memorial reminds of the sacrifices of World Wars I and II, and the Korean War.

The magnificent many-pillared clock tower of Leeds Town Hall, opened by Queen Victoria in 1858, dominates this view of The Headrow, one of the city's most important thoroughfares.

This view of High Row looks towards Bondgate. Over on the left is a branch of the Home & Colonial Stores, which, like Freeman, Hardy & Willis, was one of the early high street chains.