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A small boy in a rowing boat gazes at his reflection in the waters of Windermere in this summer photograph.

The Bowness Ferry across the narrowest part of Windermere was originally a rowing boat, but it became steam- operated just 17 years before this photograph was taken.

It stands in front of a row of pretty tile-hung buildings. In total, 107 buildings in the village are listed as having special historical and architectural interest.

Market encroachment blocks the view, with a new lane formed between it and the original plots fronting Middle Row on the right.

This tranquil scene shows a rowing boat moored on the northern shore of Wastwater.

Only a small part of Middle Row is seen here: No 12 at the east end, with Normans (Outfitters and Camping Equipment) occupying Mann's old premises.

This building is now slightly shorter, and has been restored as a single cottage rather than the row of up to four dwellings pictured here.

Considered then a part of Hainault Forest, Collier Row is now a sizeable conurbation.

Liphook had begun to expand by the time this photograph was taken; its streets were characterised by neat rows of Victorian and Edwardian houses.

The Midland Bank, on the corner of the row, now bears the name HSBC. The whole parade has been extended to the right.

This building is now slightly shorter, and has been restored as a single cottage rather than the row of up to four dwellings pictured here.

Liphook had begun to expand by the time this photograph was taken; its streets were characterised by neat rows of Victorian and Edwardian houses.

This tranquil scene shows a rowing boat moored on the northern shore of Wastwater.

A view along the north basin of the lake, including the islands of Belle Isle, Crow Holme, Maiden Holme and the two 'Lilies of the Valley'.

Rowing on the river was a popular weekend activity; from here rowers could go across to the attractive Battersea Old Church, or downstream past the natural bank where Battersea Park has now been developed

Beyond lies 'Banker's Row' - the location of the Westminster, the National Provincial, Lloyds and Barclays Banks.

At this point it is easy to see how the row of shops has been built forward onto the waste.

The Swan still exists, with its broad slipway, though today there are no such elegant rowing boats for hire. below: NUTFIELD

The Farnham Road (curving gently to the right) has recently been widened, and a row of poplar trees removed. The cottages are of different ages, but were probably refronted c1800.

Behind, rows of bathing machines are ready to wheel modest bathers down to the water's edge.

The row of impressive buildings on the Marine Parade is dominated by the Zetland Hotel (centre of

A wherry with its square black sail travels up the river, while two men are rowing on the broad itself near the bundles of reeds.

The Eels Foot Inn now dispenses refreshments to visitors after their row on the broad. The ladies' headwear is typical of the early 1930s, and short skirts were in vogue.

The Swan still exists, with its broad slipway, though today there are no such elegant rowing boats for hire. below: NUTFIELD