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The harbour and village, Polperro, Cornwall, England, UK

Cumbernauld New Town, Scotland - Carbrain
Cumbernauld New Town, North Lanarkshire, Scotland - Carbrain. Cumbernauld is the clearest example of a modernist new town vision in the UK. Date: circa 1969

Torquay town centre, Torbay, Devon, England

Ferry Crossing on the River Wansbeck at North Seaton, Ashington, Northumberland, 11th February 1930. Pictured, Ferryman Robert Wheatley, who has been working the crossing for 55 years

St Mungos Well and Fountain in a back court, Gallowgate, Saracen Head Lane. Circa 1965

Dalkey Island With Rainbow, Dublin, Ireland

Angling, Delphi Lodge, Co Mayo, Ireland

T class Submarine
Inside a British submarine: complex details of the craft in which our underwater crews live and fight. A sectional view of a boat of the T class, showing how machinery, torpedoes

Celtic Park, Glasgow, 1960
Bridgeton, Glasgow, LANARKSHIRE, SCOTLAND facing West. NCAP: MOD: JARIC (Scotland) - 26/07/1960

Sidmouth, south Devon, England, UK

Celtic Park, Glasgow, 2005
Bridgeton, Glasgow, LANARKSHIRE, SCOTLAND facing East. NCAP: RCAHMS Aerial Survey - 22/07/2005

Dartmouth harbour, South Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Seahouses, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Training Ship Arethusa II
Training Ship Arethusa - sometimes referred to as Arethusa II since it replaced the original long-serving Arethusa in 1933. Date: circa 1930s

Craster harbour, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Pollensa, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

Chatsworth House, Derbyshire, England, UK

Lauterbrunnen and Staubbach Falls, Jungfrau region, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Mudeford Spit, a sandbank, Christchurch Harbour, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

England, Oxfordshire, Henley-on-Thames, Boathouses and Rowers on River Thames

Noss Mayo, south coast, Devon, England, UK

Teignmouth beach huts and Shaldon, South Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

View over Lauterbrunnen from Wengen, Bernese Oberland, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Georgetown, Guyana, Caribbean
Georgetown, British Guyana, Caribbean - Thomas Street Date: circa 1910s

The Hollies Childrens Home, Sidcup, Kent
Aerial view of The Hollies, the Greenwich & Deptford Unions cottage homes at Lamorbey, near Sidcup, Kent, opened in 1902 to house pauper children away from the workhouse

Boys Swimming, Training Ship Mercury, River Hamble, Hants
Boys from the Training Ship Mercury swimming nude in the River Hamble. The Mercury, established in 1885 by the London philanthropist Charles Hoare

Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, USA, North America

Cautley Spout, Sedbergh, Cumbria, England, UK

Sennen Cove, Cornwall, England, UK

Compass Drill, Training Ship Arethusa, Greenhithe, Kent
A group of boys aboard the Training Ship Arethusa receiving compass instruction. The ship received boys aged 13-16 from a variety of poor backgrounds, including the workhouse

Fundacion Cesar Manrique, near Tahiche, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe

View of the village of Alnmouth with River Aln flowing into the North Sea, fringed by beautiful beaches, near Alnwick, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The harbour, West Bay, Dorset, England, UK

Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset, England, UK

Guinness Trust Buildings, Brandon Street, Walworth, South Lo

Lucca, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Red bicycle by the Herengracht canal, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

St. Catherines Point Lighthouse, Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Cala d Or, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

View across the Aveyron River, St. Antonin-Noble-Val, Tarn-et-Garonne, Midi-Pyrenees, France, Europe

Teignmouth, south Devon, England, UK, Europe

Aerial View of Celtic Park Stadium, Glasgow, Scotland, February 1993

Bomb damage and crater, Petherton Road, London, WW2
Panoramic view of extensive bomb damage and a crater in Petherton Road, North London, 2 July 1944. A salvage operation took place, pumping out flooded basements

Busy street scene at Spitalfields, East End of London
A busy street scene at Spitalfields in the East End of London. The location is the junction of Commercial Street and Brushfield Street. The building at the right is Spitalfields Market

Mount Pleasant Hotel, Kings Cross, London
The Mount Pleasant Hotel at the corner of Kings Cross Road and Calthorpe Street, Central London. The building was originally erected in 1894 as one of Londons six Rowton Houses - large

Union Workhouse, Cootehill, County Cavan, Ireland
Female lunatic inmates sit in an airing yard at the Cootehill Union Workhouse, County Cavan, Ireland

Positano, view from Hotel Sirenuse, Amalfi coast, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Campania, Italy, Europe

Grange in Borrowdale, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England, UK

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"Housing: From Submarines to Beach Huts, Exploring Unique Dwellings Across the UK and Europe" Dive into the depths with a visit to the T class Submarine in Sidmouth, South Devon, England, UK. Step back in time at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, England, UK - an architectural marvel that has stood the test of time. Discover life on board the Training Ship Arethusa II as you explore its unique living quarters. Immerse yourself in history at Celtic Park, Glasgow - witness how housing has evolved since 1960. Experience coastal charm at Dartmouth harbour in South Devon, England - where picturesque houses line the waterfront. Find tranquility by Teignmouth's sandy shores as you admire charming beach huts against a backdrop of stunning natural beauty. Explore Seahouses in Northumberland, England - a quaint village offering cozy homes amidst breathtaking landscapes. Witness rowers gliding along River Thames' Henley-on-Thames while boathouses stand proudly on its banks in Oxfordshire, England. Unwind by Teignmouth beach huts and Shaldon's idyllic coastline; these colorful retreats are perfect for seaside getaways. Marvel at nature's wonders near Lauterbrunnen and Staubbach Falls - where housing blends harmoniously with Switzerland's scenic beauty. Escape to Mudeford Spit; this sandbank paradise nestled within Christchurch Harbour offers unique beachfront accommodation options. From submarines lurking beneath ocean waves to charming cottages dotting picturesque landscapes – join us on a journey exploring diverse forms across the United Kingdom and Europe.