Stamford has a reputation for being one of England's finest stone towns. It is a happy mix of medieval & Georgian architecture that was untouched by the Industrial Revolution or later large scale developments so its central core has survived remarkably intact. Its architecture is outstanding & for this reason in 1967 it became the country's first conservation area. In recent years the town has become a popular tourist destination for both home & overseas visitors. It has also attracted the attention of film makers who have been quick to see its potential as a back-drop for such TV productions as Middlemarch & Pride & Prejudice. Using contrasting photographs this book sets out to show something of both the continuity & change in the town during the last 100 years.