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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

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

This fine bridge is one of the most dazzling structures spanning London's river and was constructed in 1862 at the cost of £250,000.With the waters at low tide as they are here, critics have

The low building on the pier was home to the RAF Marine Branch. During World War II marine craft were engaged in anti- submarine work and the defence of the western approaches.

This photograph somehow conveys the feel of a picturesque West Country creek, with its thickly wooded shore and little boats stranded at low tide. The scene has changed little today.

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.

A Limerick architect provided the design of the building, though his estimates of cost proved to be low - help from the all-powerful American Methodists was welcome.

The original Hoylake baths were opened in June 1913, and were filled by the sea flowing over a low sea wall.

The long, low concrete-canopied entrance drops to an airy clerestoried train shed, which, in turn, compliments that at Uxbridge, the western terminus on the line, designed by the same architect.

Jutting out at low tide are Gun Cliff Jetty, Long Ledge (right centre) and Broad Ledge.

George Lowe's butcher's shop has pride of place here, next to the emporium of T L Jones. Further down on the left, and beyond the two cars, a grocer sells Lyon's tea and Wills Star cigarettes.

A typical East Anglian building with a pargetted facade made from low relief design pressed into the wet mortar, it dates from the 1500s, and contains some fine interior mouldings.

This low tide view from the Outer Breakwater looks northwards to Victoria Pier and the town as the Weymouth paddle- steamer 'Duchess of Devonshire' reverses away from the Cobb.

Now called St Aldhelm's Methodist Reformed Church, this lovely little building stands alongside and open to a busy street near Corsham town centre.

It was unwise to touch bottom either, especially when the boat was low in the water and loaded with freight.

This photograph was taken on a summer's day, when the river was low. A

Seen here at low tide, the old stone-built quay is reached by Quay Hill from Arwenack Street. At the far end is North Quay with the harbour tug company's office building.

The mill operated for about two hours each low tide as the water, trapped in the mill pond on the high tide, was released.

Although the town itself is very much low-key compared to the impressive cathedral, it does have its place in folklore, with its association with Hereward the Wake; it is more firmly rooted in history

The bore occurs when the difference between high and low water is at its greatest, often over thirty feet.

Its position on a low hill, along with the needle spire, makes it a very prominent landmark for miles around, particularly when the structure is floodlit for special occasions.

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.

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.

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.