Next to the Clements were the Slark family, then the Burtons, after which came the entrance to Garden Cottages.

His yard, where the horses were stabled, went behind the houses and the pub through to Garden Cottages.

Mr Allen has lived for the past 20 years in Garden Cottage, although it is officially registered as 3/4 The Gardens.

The Duke of Buckingham, who initiated the purchase, took possession of both the Upper and Lower Norwood and the Garden Cottage.

Garden Cottage, Godshill.

Miss Buehler's Garden Cottage, 309 West Sixth Street, Hermann, Mo. 65041; (573) 252-4456.

The family lived at Garden Cottage, Lane End.

The Lugton Water was diverted in the 1790s to run behind the Garden Cottage, rather than in front of it.

Other black-and-white cottages include Garden Cottage and Hillside Cottage in the village, and Hill Lane Cottage on Hill Lane.

Garden Cottage is for sale at £545,000 through Evans & Partridge (01264 810702; evansandpartridge.co.uk)