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Malmsmead, a picturesque hamlet on the border between Devon and Somerset, pictured in 1907 compared to today.

The iconic 17th-century stone bridge is Grade II listed and has remained largely unchanged for centuries.

Surrounded by the scenic landscapes of Exmoor National Park, Malmsmead is known for its historic charm and connection to R.D. Blackmore’s novel Lorna Doone.

Castle Acre Priory in Norfolk is one of the largest and best-preserved monastic sites in England.

Dating from 1090, it was once home of the first Cluniac order of monks in England. Dissolved in 1537 during Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries, the West Front is the most impressive surviving part.

Abbey Mill, a water-powered corn mill in Tewkesbury, captured in 1906 compared to the same view today.

Built in the 18th century on the site of an older medieval mill, it was later converted into a flour mill before shutting down in the early 20th century.

The historic building, situated near Tewkesbury Abbey, remains a picturesque landmark of the town’s industrial past.

The former Empire Hotel in Bath, Somerset, built in 1901, is a Grade II listed building.

Constructed from Bath Stone, it was famously described by Sir Nikolaus Pevsner as a "monstrosity and an unbelievable piece of pompous architecture."

Designed in an elaborate Regency style, the building features classical elements that contrast sharply with Bath’s more understated Georgian architecture.

An 1826 artist’s depiction of Newport Arch, Lincoln—a 3rd-century Roman gate believed to be the oldest arch in the UK still used by traffic.

By the mid-1820s, the pedestrian walkway was cleared after centuries of rubbish accumulation and a rising street level.

In recent years, the arch has endured minor damage from collisions with large lorries, but careful repairs have preserved its structure.

Stepcote Hill is one of the oldest surviving parts of Exeter and has served as the main route into the city from the river since Roman times.

At its entrance stands St Mary Steps Church on the left, alongside two timber-framed houses dating from around 1500.

The name "Stepcote" derives from the Old English words for "steep" and "cote" (meaning enclosure).

An 1800s engraving of a Tudor scene outside Hengrave Hall, Suffolk.

Built in 1525 by London merchant Thomas Kitson, Hengrave Hall is one of the last great houses constructed around an enclosed courtyard. It features ornate stonework, an embattled façade, and an oriel window displaying royal and family arms.

The hall has hosted royal visitors, including Mary I (1553) and Elizabeth I (1578), and was later searched during the anti-Catholic riots of 1642.

On 7 January 1928, heavy rainfall caused the Thames to flood the Tower of London’s moat for the first time in 80 years. The water submerged the Garrison’s football pitches, leaving only the goalposts visible.

In contrast, 2022 saw the moat transformed into a wildflower meadow for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, with 20 million seeds planted to create Superbloom, a thriving habitat for pollinators in the heart of London.

Boscastle, Cornwall, through the years.

The harbour, a natural inlet, has been protected by stone walls built in 1584 by Sir Richard Grenville. It remains the only major harbour along this coastline for 20 miles.

On 16 August 2004, a devastating flash flood swept through the village, destroying buildings, washing away cars, and leaving residents stranded.

St Mary's Church and Shire Hall in Warwick, painted in 1827 compared to today, nearly 200 years later.

The church dates back 900 years, while Shire Hall was built around 1753—thanks to Warwick Council for the photo!