Today Eye retains its character as a small market town, with a population of around 2,000.

Until the early 20th century the area retained its rural character.

The building has been restored in such a way that it retained its character.

The area retained its rural character until the early twentieth century.

It still retains its traditional character despite the growth of more modern housing.

The village has to a large extent retained its rural character.

Ford plans to let the company retain its character and management, while providing it with capital.

The villages are popular with tourists but retain their traditional character.

While it retains its original character, the Cannon building today has gone through changes.

The waterfront area retained its industrial character in the first half of the 20th century.