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The single-deck trams were used on routes with low railway bridges. Note also the wooden stalls used as tramway stops.

Behind is the former priory church, its cross-set belfry rising above a low square tower.

The 'Low House' was East Anglian Pub of the Year in 2000.

Once upon a time, quiet, low- pollution trolley buses brought people into Church Street, which, before its uninspired redevelopment, was the main shopping thoroughfare.

Sometimes the signs would hang so low that people would have to duck to pass by.The 17th-century inn has survived, but it has been totally altered.

Offshore, low water has exposed the length of Lucy's Ledge Jetty (centre) and Cobb Gate Jetty beyond (right).

The 14th-century porch was later heightened to form an upper room, hence the small low windows. The tall monument is to Lt Richard Maul (d1874).

The rushing water drove the engines at Low Moor spinning mill.

Note how low barges could come up under the mills for unloading and refilling. The water in front of the mill has now been covered over and has become a car park.

Special low fares after 6.00pm brought in evening visitors by the hundreds. The railway also turned Whitley Bay into commuter country for those who could afford to escape the grime of Newcastle.

We can see the stone mullion windows and low doorways of this former almshouse, which was built under the will of Robert Napier in 1616.

This view shows the river at low water, again with evidence of boating. The Imperial Hotel (centre left) has just completed a major expansion programme.

Lewis worked on the principle of low profit margin but high stock turn.

The low-gabled tower is oddly positioned, but the site beside the estuary is the most attractive feature.

The single-deck trams were used on routes with low railway bridges. Note also the wooden stalls used as tramway stops.

The town grew up at the gates of the abbey on a low island amid the surrounding marshes, receiving its charter in 1142.

Jax, a cheerful low-price dress shop for younger customers, replaced the more staid Co-op; Millett's, which began by selling army surplus goods, branched into camping equipment and tough outdoor clothes

This unidentified ford is possibly located where the A55 expressway now passes the town. The water level seems very low, which is fortunate for the lady wearing the long skirts.

The quay at Wells is now stranded a mile from the open sea. The harbour was developed by the railway companies - wagons of the London Midland Scottish Line are drawn up at the quayside.

Holidaymakers may not always have known about the 130 or so Iron Age hut circles that exist on Gateholm Island, accessible at low tide.

In past times the beach served as a port, with sailing ships coming onto the exposed beach to be discharged at low tide. The coastal footpath climbs diagonally up to Penkenna Point.

In the village are a good variety of houses, including the early 16th- century rectory and Hallside Grove, a Gothicised house of quality set behind the low wall on the left of the photo- graph.

Here is a fascinating picture taken from the newly built block of flats, Low Cross Court.

Continuing south-west, the route reaches North Curry, a village on the low ridge that separates West Sedge Moor from the Tone valley.