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With New Town status and under the aegis of the Development Corporation, Bracknell began to expand rapidly.

The early Norman church of St Michael was altered and enlarged in 1330, and a perpendicular tower was added in the 15th century.

Eighteenth-century architects, usually local men, worked from standard pattern books, yet managed to achieve townscapes of individual character and harmony.

The name of the village comes from an Old English personal name, Aethel, meaning 'a noble friend'.

The pretty little village of Barton Mills, and the Bull Inn. In the 13th century, the local rector, Jacobus de Scabellis, became a cardinal, and ultimately, Pope Honorius IV.

A view of the south porch that Morwent lovingly erected. Note the rich lace-like carving, 'saracenic work'. The porch bonds well with Abbot Thokey's decorated south aisle within.

This view of Raikes' house also shows the New County hotel and grill room. Note the man outside the hotel in trench-coat and hat - a typical fifties outfit.

Paddling beside the seaside - a picture capturing the gentle care-free mood of a seaside holiday. Eastbourne's famous pier with its pier head theatre complex makes a superb backdrop.

In the 1930s the Sir John Barleycorn Inn was just one of several taverns in the Cadnam area - known only to locals, visitors from nearby towns, and passing travellers.

Flanked by two extensions, the oldest part of this inn dates from the 17th century, and is an important building in today's village. It still has a rural atmosphere.

Properly named the parish church of St Thomas à Becket, this church was obviously founded after the murdered prelate was canonized. It is first mentioned in records in 1210.

Formerly named `Hill of St Thomas`, or `Hill Street`, it runs from St Thomas` Green to Market Street. Note the `parked` cars to the left and the busy traffic!

By the time this photograph was taken, the population of Perth had risen to 32,000. The city's manufacturing industries were diverse and included linen, twine, jute, glassmaking and printing.

Rowing and sailing boats on the reed-fringed River Bure make a typical scene of Broadland tranquillity. In the background the church tower rises among the leafy summer trees.

Seaside entertainment at Felixstowe had not yet progressed to the garishly commercialised pursuits of today. Donkey rides were a traditional favourite, along with rides in carriages pulled by goats.

They do not marry well with the interesting skyline of the other buildings and monuments.

This picture shows the Trossachs Hotel situated on the northern shore, and the wooded slopes of Sron Armailte.

There has been a ferry at Farndon for centuries; these days the village offers river users extensive facilities, including a large marina created out of some old gravel pits.

Many years before Wargrave grew in popularity as a riverside village, Edith, wife of Edward the Confessor, held the manor, and at that time it was known as 'Weregrave'.

Slough dates back to the 12th century, when it was a hamlet on the London to Bath road. The settlement later spread to the neighbouring parish of Stoke Poges.

Back Beach was the fiefdom of William Curtis & Sons, boatmen and fish merchants from nearby Long Entry on Church Cliffs. The spot was locally known as Curtis Cove.

Company leadership was hands-on: the young director Percy Kidner enjoyed endurance driving, competing in the 1908 RAC 2,000-mile reliability trials among other events.

This view shows an early example of a houseboat on the Oxford Canal. As an inexpensive home, converted narrowboats are still popular, especially closer to Oxford where there are dozens to be seen.

Commercial traffic on the Weaver lasted for years. Northwich was noted for its chemical production - particularly salt.