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Work on the canal at Gnosall began in 1830. One of the main problems facing the engineers was that they would have to bore a 690yd tunnel at Cowley.

Bingley was a busy mill town; at one time these numbered nineteen. Here we look in envy at this quiet road - these days it is hard to see the tarmac.

The Village 1940 Beyond Williton, our route follows the western edge of the Quantock Hills back towards Taunton.

Before the 17th century, the river was divided into two large channels south of Beeding; the eastern channel flowed under the old wooden bridge at Beeding, while the western channel flowed under Great

The four round towers of the castle which enclose the courtyard can be climbed to a considerable height.

A bare-footed fisherman sits in his boat at low water. The board showing the name 'Dewdrop' at the stern suggests that he also hired it out.

This landmark at Towan Beach becomes a true island at high tide. A house was built here and connected to the mainland by a suspension footbridge in the early 20th century.

North Stoneham Church was rebuilt at the end of the 16th century in the Gothic style.

A crowd, mainly male, has gathered for the Changing of the Guard in five minutes' time at 11.00am.

Below the fortifications of Mount Wise we can see a variety of shipping, from paddle steamers to ancient naval vessels, which were probably used as training depots.

A timeless scene in one of the many creeks of the long estuary that runs between Salcombe and Kingsbridge.

One of the New Forest's most famous landmarks, Bucklers Hard was an important naval shipbuilding yard during the 18th century.

This view shows the range of shipping that could once be seen on the MSC. The steamer to the right is the 'Alverton' from West Hartlepool.

A major boating centre to this day, Braunston was the northern end of the Grand Junction canal. At this point it met the Oxford Canal; there used to be a small lock outside the house.

Riffhams Chase was, at this time, still a private road. It was barred from the outside world by a gate - seen here beside the Thatched Cottage.

The park, on the north side of London Road at the junction with Rectory Road, used to be known as Beckney Mead.

The park, on the north side of London Road at the junction with Rectory Road, used to be known as Beckney Mead.

The cannon 'Mons Meg' is said to have been cast at Mons, Belgium in 1486, on the orders of James III.

Chesterfield's most famous icon is the twisted spire of its parish church of St Mary and All Saints.

Cosily tucked away in a fold of the sandstone hills south-east of Godalming, Mare Lane leads to the highest point of the Down at Hydons Ball, where it reaches 593 feet.

In the 17th century there was a popular bear garden at Bankside.This poor creature is urged to dance to bugle tunes played by his owner, who is probably an old soldier.

Apart from making day trips for tourists, and ferrying guests from the railway station at Kingswear to the hotels at Totnes, the paddlers performed another essential function - everyday transport for

Just visible on the far right at the top of the hill is the day beacon, an 80ft stone tower which marks the eastern side of the entrance to the estuary, as the entrance is almost impossible

Beeleigh was a house of Premonstratensians. It was founded in 1180 (replacing an earlier house at Parndon), though it became a private residence after the Dissolution.