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Caption For Penzance, The Esplanade C1883

Despite the relative shelter offered by Mounts Bay, winter storms can sometimes be ferocious.

Caption For Sandsend, East Row 1925

In the 12th century, Sandsend was recorded as having 53 tenants' cottages belonging to the lord of the manor.

Caption For Robin Hoods Bay, 1927

One of the reasons why Robin Hood's Bay proved to be a popular haunt for artists is the picturesque cluster of red-roofed cottages perched somewhat precariously on the cliffs.

Caption For Penzance, Market Jew Street 1920

This, the most westerly town in England, has been raided down the centuries by Spanish ships and by pirates.

Caption For Bridport, W.Frost Shop Front 1909

West Street 1930 This town was a considerable port in the middle ages, but the silting up of its ancient harbour led to a decline in trade.

Caption For Connemara, Barnaderg Bay C1955

Barnaderg bay at the end of Ballynakill Harbour, close to Letterfrack.

Caption For Haverfordwest, St Mary's Church 1950

By the time this photograph was taken, the building to the left of the picture had been painted and deprived of its bay window.

Caption For Robin Hoods Bay, Town And Bay 1927

Part of the village is clustered around the top of a ravine; notice the steep flight of steps in the lower foreground dropping away down toward the sea.

Caption For Garwick, Beach And Glen 1896

Situated between Groudle Glen and Laxey, Garwick was just twenty minutes away from Douglas on the Manx Electric Tramway, but it looks as though our intrepid cameraman had the place all to himself.

Caption For Stokes Bay, The Beach 1898

Just a handful of people and two bathing machines can be seen in this late-Victorian photograph of Stokes Bay.

Caption For Colwyn Bay, C1950

Viewed from the direction of Bryn Euryn, the prominence of the Victoria Pier is clear; Colwyn Bay sought to rival nearby Llandudno as the main attraction, as post-war mass tourism brought

Caption For Conwy, Estuary 1930

Moored pleasure boats swing easily to a strong tide as weak sunlight dapples rippled waves along the river bay.

Caption For Langland Bay, The Hotel 1893

This popular bay and beach lies to the west of Mumbles.

Caption For Wellington, Fore Street 1938

By 1938, Shaplands Restaurant has become a Cafe‚ and the hotel had expanded into the shops on the right.

Caption For Filey, Promenade 1901

Its picturesque position on the cliffs of one of the noblest bays on the east coast of England, and its fine beach, along with its splendid hotels and handsome private houses, make Filey one of the most

Caption For Cirencester, Gloucester Street 1898

Cirencester has managed to keep the worst ravages of unsympathetic development at bay.

Caption For Gourock, From Tower Hill 1900

A view over the rooftops from Tower Hill.

Caption For Christchurch, The River Stour 1918

The circular estuary of the Stour and Avon, where the two rivers penetrate far inland, and the shores of Christchurch Bay, attract thousands of sea and wading birds, particularly during the winter months

Caption For Horsforth, The Green C1965

Instead of horses and carts, cars now clog the pavement outside the Black Bull.

Caption For Launceston, High Street C1960

On the left-hand side of the street, the building with the bay window, once the Castle Hotel and then the Co-op, is now Mackays clothing; while the premises to the right, occupied for many years by Folley's