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There is no evidence of the German bombardment in 1914 to see.

This is another view of Stanifield Lane, but further out from the village. The pre-war houses stand neat and square on the lane. Farington is a parish in South Ribble Borough.

Looking westwards along Main Street towards Lyme Regis, with the plateau of Langdon Hill forming the skyline (centre).

This is one of the six locations in the village where well dressing is carried out. For those interested in this ancient art, the dates coincide with those at Monyash. mentioned elsewhere.

In 1688, the first recorded curing of red herrings took place here. Here we can see the pebble beach.

Courtenay Terrace is the only group of houses which had gardens backing onto the beach.

We are looking across the river Wensum, past the ancient Pull's Ferry named after a 19th-century ferryman; the cathedral and its precincts belie the industrial nature of late 19th-century Norwich.

The swivel section of the stone bridge built in 1835 to replace the old Dutch-style drawbridge opens to let a ship through. Then, as now, crowds gathered to watch the operation.

Harvesters work the fields within the shadow of Netherbury Church in the last peaceful years before the Great War.

This woman is carrying out another of the Gower Peninsular traditional occupations, cockle picking. Note her unusual dress: loose trousers (or is it a skirt tied at her knees?) and footless socks.

On the right is the 100-bed Clifton Hotel, an extensively rebuilt inn, originally named the Clifton Arms in honour of Thomas Clifton.

One impressive feature of the Manchester Ship Canal was the Barton Aqueduct, designed by Edward Leader Williams.

A trip on the river is an unforgettable experience; the Granta bustles with punts and skiffs against a backdrop of green fields and leafy trees.

The beautiful landscape and the tranquillity indicated in this view give us the reason why William de Lacy chose to renounce the world and live a life of contemplation here in c1100.

The cars rattled and juddered around the circuit, and on hot days there was always the pervading smell of burning oil.

Carisbrooke's dramatic castle, rich in history, made the town a popular tourist attraction with early visitors, including the poet Tennyson, who may have incorporated aspects of the castle into

A tranquil scene on the River Medway, looking towards the magnificent All Saints, Maidstone's parish church, dating from 1395.

Seen from the bridge, most of these buildings survive as cafes, gift shops, and the like. The prominent semi-circular gable on the right in the distance is the famous Roy's Stores.

Looking down towards St Andrew's Street, with First Court, the oldest part of Christ's College, in the distance. The Capital and Counties bank (now Lloyd's) and Post Office are in the foreground.

Piloting, pilchards, piracy and privateering - anything nautical could provide a living for the seafarers of Polruan.

The pier had something for everyone: for a shilling, one could have a session of 'Character Reading: Head, Face & Hand'.

Winchester has always been an important centre for military training; much of the countryside round and about is used for tactical exercises.

The town clock, which has a statue of Queen Anne in a niche behind, was presented to the city after a royal visit in 1713. The building behind is the old Guildhall.

Despite some modern buildings, Castle Morton is a village of great charm. Its ancient Common is still a good place for a wander as you admire the Malverns a few miles away.