The character of Kenilworth is often discussed and, similar to most towns, this is largely defined by its buildings.

Kenilworth has a rich diversity of structures in residential, retail and business use, mostly dating from the last 200 years or so.

Buildings from different eras sit alongside each other – some in harmony, others not – and in this new series we will take a look at some neighbouring buildings that give us "Kenilworth Contrasts".

Brian Holt estate agents is the last of a row of similar cottages that was once owned by the tannery.

The tannery buildings were just a few feet from the cottages' back walls.

The cottage was a private residence until the early post-war years when it became a chinaware shop.

It has been an estate agency since 1960.

Alongside is Kenilworth's newest retail unit built in 2008.

Between them is a remnant of the original Talisman Square black-brick from the mid-1960s.