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This view shows the two bridges at Barton upon Irwell both swung to let the paddle steamer 'Ivanhoe' pass.

Before the wall was built, much of the sea front was marshland and sand dunes, and subjected to constant flooding.

The steep roofs and gables in the Dutch style overlook a hive of activity in this street scene.

Road-side lamps have also changed in style, and traffic includes a heavy motor lorry (just visible in the distance) and a vintage invalid carriage (left).

Newark is a town with a wealth of historic buildings, and it is relatively little changed compared with Grantham or even Nottingham.

As we come away rfom the main shopping centre, the buildings become less imposing and only two stories in height; but still the stone facades prevail.

This photograph was taken from the old footbridge, of which only the central pier and abutments remain; the cast iron section was added in 1869.

An earth and timber castle was established here by the Normans in 1110. After several attempts, the Welsh took it in 1165, rebuilt it in stone and held the first Eisteddfod within its walls in 1176.

In Roman and medieval times the castle was on the sea, but this has retreated half a mile away.

In 1965, when Greater London was created, Surrey crossed the River Thames and gained a segment of the former county of Middlesex.

Outside Holroyd's shop and post office is a sign warning of a low bridge ahead. Opposite this leafy corner was the vicarage, now a private house.

Although they are outside the City of Nottingham's boundaries, Carlton and Gedling are really its eastern suburbs.

Near the Wharfe and overlooking the 1592ft Simon's Seat, Appletreewick was the resting place of monks on their journey between Bolton Abbey and Fountains Abbey.

An earth and timber castle was established here by the Normans in 1110. After several attempts, the Welsh took it in 1165, rebuilt it in stone and held the first Eisteddfod within its walls in 1176.

This photograph must have been taken from the Trinity Bridge. On the left, Parnell's shop is now the Ideal Shop, still selling newspapers.

South-east of the town, along the valley of the River Ise and west of Barton Seagrave village, is The Wicksteed Park with the river dammed to form a large lake as the centrepiece.

This photograph must have been taken from the Trinity Bridge. On the left, Parnell's shop is now the Ideal Shop, still selling newspapers.

Several of Frith's 1921 views of the river have the same river launch loitering in the foreground (compare with 70432, 70435 and 81732, a return visit by the same photographer in 1929?).

Beyond the tithing of Barton and after crossing water meadows, we come to the pretty village of Bishopstoke.

Victorian engineering may have had its successes with its railways, bridges and steamships, but not every invention made it into the handbook of classic designs.

Within five years he had been declared bankrupt, and the village became part of the Londesborough estate. The village school for up to 54 children was open from 1854 to 1958.

It was a popular place for holidays when this picture was taken, even though the village was disfigured by a ruin of an alum works and an iron bridge carrying the LNER railway line from Whitby to Saltburn

Here we see the bridge over the River Greta in the busy little market town of Keswick in the northern Lakes.

Apart from the battle, Powick's other main claim to fame is Powick Mills next to the bridge where the battle took place.