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Beating the bounds of the parish, St Clement Danes, London
Beating the bounds of the parish, St Clement Danes, City of Westminster, London -- a custom dating back to Roman times, thought to be a survival of the Terminalia, or festival of Terminus

English men and women playing the game of stoolball, using wooden bats -- the game is regarded as an earlier form of cricket. Date: 1922

Man signalling a hit in English archery, by throwing himself on his back on the ground and waving a white cloth attached to a short stick, and shaking his legs in the air. Date: 1922

Lifeboat crew in action at sea, English coast
Lifeboat crew in action at sea on the English coast. Date: 1922

Three fishermen outside their hut, East Anglia, England, one of them repairing his nets, the other two chatting. Date: 1922

Fisherman repairing his nets, East Anglia, England. Date: 1922

Two gamekeepers carrying pheasants and hares after a days shooting. Date: 1922

Two men shooting grouse from butts on an English moor -- the hunting season begins on The Glorious Twelfth (of August). Date: 1922

Coaches and four, International Horse Show, Olympia, London
Coaches drawn by four horses at the annual International Horse Show, in the glass-roofed building at Olympia, West London, with spectators seated in the background. Date: 1922

Racegoer with gipsy, Ascot racecourse, Berkshire
Racegoer with gipsy fortune teller, a regular fixture at Ascot racecourse, Berkshire. She is reading his palm, and also has bunches of lavender to sell. Date: 1922

Racegoers with cold lunch, Ascot racecourse, Berkshire
Racegoers with their cold lunch, and a bookmaker marking up the odds for the next race, at Ascot racecourse, Berkshire. The ground is littered with unsuccessful betting slips. Date: 1922

Close finish, Royal Hunt Cup, Ascot racecourse, Berkshire
A close finish for the Royal Hunt Cup at Ascot racecourse, Berkshire, England, with the winning post on the right. Date: 1922

Mixed doubles match in progress, Wimbledon, SW London
Mixed doubles match in progress on Centre Court at the old Wimbledon ground, SW London, before it moved to larger premises in 1922. Date: circa 1910s

Typical English family gathered around the fireside, with the firelight reflecting on their faces. Date: 1922

Little boy at the seaside in patriotic British swimsuit
Little boy at the seaside in a patriotic British swimsuit. Date: 1922

Children enjoying the pond, Fulham Park, London, on a warm summer day. Date: 1922

Boy at the Round Pond, Kensington Gardens, London
Boy in a sailor suit with his model boat at the Round Pond, Kensington Gardens, London. Date: 1922

Boys learning about population growth at a Yorkshire school, with a graph drawn on the blackboard. Date: 1922

Children at a London County Council infants school, doing musical drill in the playground, supervised by their teacher. Date: 1922

Labour-saving hay stacking on a farm in Kent, England, using pulleys worked by a horse. Date: 1922

Cottage at Newlyn, near Penzance, Cornwall, England -- a man looks out to sea, perhaps to see if the fishing fleet is on its way home. Date: 1922

Fishermans cottage at Mousehole, Cornwall, England. His boat can be seen on the left, and under the cottage is the curing cellar for pilchards. Date: 1922

Women selling fresh flowers in a Central London street. Date: 1922

Shoeshine man in a Central London street, ready and waiting with his brushes on display. Date: 1922

View of Victoria Embankment, London
View of Victoria Embankment, between Blackfriars and Westminster Bridges, London, with pedestrians, trams, and Cleopatras Needle on the right. Date: 1922

Boat crew arriving at the boat house, Oxford University
Boat crew (oars and cox) arriving at the boat house, Oxford University -- some are practising for the annual Boat Race against Cambridge

Punting on the river at Cambridge, near St Johns Chapel
Two young men punting in canoes on the River Cam at Cambridge, with St Johns Chapel in the background. Date: 1922

Punting on the river at Oxford, near Magdalen Tower
Young woman punting on the river at Oxford, with Magdalen Tower in the background. Date: 1922

View of the Swan Inn, Fittleworth, West Sussex
View of the Swan Inn, Fittleworth, near Chichester, West Sussex, popular with artists for its picturesque appearance. Date: 1922

Cottage in the village of Selworthy Green, Somerset
Thatched cottage with leaded windows in the picturesque village of Selworthy Green, near Exmoor, Somerset. Date: 1922

Quiet scene in the village of Luccombe, Somerset, not far from Exmoor. Date: 1922

Men outside the Plough and Harrow Inn, Worcestershire
Two men outside the thatched Plough and Harrow Inn, Aston-under-Hill, Worcestershire. Date: 1922

Men after a days work, Bradford Peverell, West Dorset
Men drinking beer after a days work, haymaking in the fields, in the West Country village of Bradford Peverell, Dorset, an English county which inspired the writings of the novelist Thomas Hardy

Elderly couple outside cottage, Little Comberton, Worcs
Elderly couple relaxing outside their cottage, Little Comberton, Worcestershire. Date: 1922

Thatched cottage and shop, Worcestershire -- John Cowley, licensed to sell tea, coffee, tobacco and snuff. Date: 1922

Coastline at low tide near Watermouth, North Devon, with children on holiday. Date: 1922

Man reading newspaper outside his cottage, Shropshire
Man reading newspaper (The Daily Mail) outside his cottage, Shropshire, watched by his wife and daughter. Date: 1922

Cobbler at work outside his cottage, Wigmore, Herefordshire
Cobbler, Mr H Griffiths, at work outside his timbered cottage, Wigmore, Herefordshire. Date: 1922

Reapers at work with scythes, Isle of Wight
Reapers at work with scythes at harvest time, in a field on the Isle of Wight. Date: 1922

Scene in a field at harvest time, Huntingfield, Suffolk, with horses at work and sheaves of corn. Date: 1922

Working in the fields at harvest time, Huntingfield, Suffolk. Date: 1922

Farmer leading two children on a horse, England. Date: 1922

Dairymaid feeding chickens, Isle of Wight
Dairymaid feeding chickens in the stackyard, on a farm in the Isle of Wight. Date: 1922

Dairymaid and butter churn, Isle of Wight
Dairymaid turning the handle of a butter churn, Isle of Wight, with cows in a field in the background. Date: 1922

Schoolboys in Vaughan Library, Harrow School, Middlesex
Schoolboys in the Vaughan Library, Harrow School, Middlesex, named after the headmaster, Dr Charles John Vaughan, with portraits of famous old Harrovians on the walls

Schoolboys on Founders Day, Harrow School, Middlesex, setting off to play the annual ball game, their own version of football, which takes place on 10 October. Date: 1922

Boys of the Bluecoat School (Christs Hospital), London
Two boys of the Bluecoat School (Christs Hospital), founded by King Edward VI, originally in Newgate Street, City of London, but now in Horsham, West Sussex

Schoolboys practising hose drill, Eton School, Berkshire
Schoolboys practising hose drill at Eton School, near Windsor, Berkshire, under the supervision of the Chief of the Eton Fire Brigade. Date: 1922

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"Today's journey takes us through a tapestry of diverse sights and stories. Starting in Welwyn Garden City, we witness the marvels of town planning that have shaped our urban landscapes. Moving back in time, an Army Recruitment Poster from the 1960s reminds us of the call to duty and sacrifice that echoed through generations. Shifting gears to London, an aerial view captures the electric atmosphere of Stamford Bridge football ground, where dreams are made and shattered with every kick. Just around the corner lies Camden Round House, a vibrant hub for music and culture that pulses with creativity. Venturing further into England's heartland, we stroll down High Street in Sturry, Canterbury – a charming slice of quintessential English life brimming with history and character. A haunting WWI poster beckons those who dare to wear the cap of bravery; it urges them to join the Army today and become heroes on foreign soil. As we traverse Plumstead Common Road, whispers from ancient times echo through our minds as we encounter a conceptual image depicting a modern Neanderthal – reminding us how far humanity has come since our primitive beginnings. Stepping into a courtroom scene during Mr M Naughten's trial evokes feelings of justice being served or denied; it serves as a reminder that today's actions shape tomorrow's consequences. Maidstone Road in Lenham invites us to slow down amidst picturesque countryside views – where cyclists pedal past windmills standing tall against time. Finally, Drumlanrig Castle stands proudly amidst breathtaking Scottish scenery – an architectural masterpiece steeped in heritage and grandeur. Today is not just another day but an opportunity to embrace these glimpses into different worlds within our own. "