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The Gardens have two more claims to fame: they became the home of Glamorgan County Cricket Club, and much earlier, in September 1891, they had staged Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.

In the 1930s Sidmouth acquired a reputation as an upmarket holiday resort, not so much for its sea-bathing as for the tranquillity of its setting and the mildness of its climate.

Another of Oxford's much-loved landmarks is the Hertford College Bridge, or the Bridge of Sighs as it is otherwise known.

There is still a school, but it is much further on and on the other side of the river.

It is clear that the Victorians remodelled much of the old city, constructing public and commercial buildings on a grand scale.

has much to commend it as a defence line against the Atlantic Ocean, which rolls relentlessly in its attempt to reclaim Northam Burrows which lie behind.

The low arched door led to a basement store where imported goods could be held until duty was paid.

Obviously, the names of the soldiers of the Second World War, which are also on the monument, were added to the plinth much later.

The view was taken looking down Church Road from Cartmel Road by the crossroads, and is still much the same in appearance.

Six of the arches are original; however, the central one was raised in 1822 to allow barges to pass through.

has much to commend it as a defence line against the Atlantic Ocean, which rolls relentlessly in its attempt to reclaim Northam Burrows which lie behind.

Much of the heavy industry had already moved to the Black Country, Lancashire, south Wales etc. Yet one can still sense the pall of smoke that lies over all of the buildings in the valley.

Today with a reduced pond and an enlarged green, there exists an excellent cricket pitch, all of which remains in full view of the much larger pub and restaurant now named 'Le Toad and Stumps

This ornate fountain was erected in 1912 and cost £180; it was the subject of much public debate.

The headmaster, L C Thring, and the school were very much part of the community, and traditional features like founders' day and speech day were important local events.

The 17th-century inn, the Spread Eagle, much altered in the 19th century, was originally a favourite with visitors to Epsom Spa - and still caters for visitors to the famous races.

Much of the church was vandalised and defaced at this time with lead stripped from the nave and aisle roofs. Even the weathercock was pulled down.

In its heyday, long before this picture was taken, the canal was used to transport goods and products such as coal, iron, stone, agricultural wares and much more besides.

Its sheltered harbour was once for fishing boats, but it is now very much a haven for boating, holidays and retirement.

Canova considered the old Waterloo Bridge, with its nine elliptical arches, to be one of the most magnificent in Europe.

The handsome triple-arched gateway, with its classical screen and groups of Ionic columns, was intended originally to create a noble approach to the Park from Buckingham Palace.

Looe's twin towns are joined by a picturesque seven-arched bridge.

Here the odd but much loved cleric lived and preached. He kept a 'little shanty' on the cliffs to which it was his habit to retire, to 'be alone with his books, his thoughts and with God'.

The Town Hall, across the road, dates from 1888; it mirrors the ogee arch of the cross in its own flat-fronted entrance. It was a gift to the town from the Bathurst family.