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Air raids in the Second World War led to the decline in Torquay harbour's use as a commercial port, though ferries have continued to ply their trade to the Channel Islands from here.

These whale bones were brought to the town by a local trader, a reminder of Teignmouth's importance as a port.

Newport is the commercial capital of the Isle of Wight, its ancient port still busily in use, five miles inland on the River Medina.

After Weymouth Harbour was dredged and improved in 1888, larger ships joined the trade routes between the town and foreign ports.

Apart from its role as resort and port, Weymouth became important as a shopping centre during the last century.

Newport is the commercial capital of the Isle of Wight, its ancient port still busily in use, five miles inland on the River Medina.

Lymington serves as an important access port, offering one of the shortest passages across the Solent to Yarmouth and the Isle of Wight.

Flushing's quays were built by Dutch engineers in the 17th century; with the arrival of the Royal Mail Packets, it became a flourishing port with elegant houses occupied by naval officers.

For centuries a fishing port, St Ives is today better known for its artistic community.

Along with places like Looe, Polperro and St Ives, Mevagissey has long been a fishing port much loved by artists and visitors alike.

These imposing Dock Offices reinforce Hull's position as a major port.

The thatched roofs of the Ship Light's and Port Cottage lie in the valley at Lower Eype.

Exmouth is still a busy little port, though merchant vessels are now outnumbered by sailing boats. A ferry crosses the Exe from here to the village of Starcross on the opposite bank.

The passenger ferry from the Essex port of Tilbury approaches the Town Pier at the end of its journey across the Thames.

Llantwit Major stands on the Afon Colhugh, and the place is said to have once been a port.

Improvements have been made to the layout of the Square, and renovations are shortly to be made to the Market Hall.

Old age and possibly the fiery enthusiasm of local youths brought the mill to its end shortly after the photograph was taken.

A major rebuilding programme of the harbour began a hundred years ago, and for a few years before the Great War the herring trade flourished; but it was all a short-lived dream.

Peel Fold, situated on the slope of a hill a short distance away from the main road, was originally known as Oldham's Cross.

Within the short span of 40 years (AD1220-AD1260) the Cathedral was built uniquely in one Gothic style, Early English.

A short stroll from the toll bridge brings you to the little church of St Mary's.

The two nearest buildings on the left were demolished shortly after this date. The outline can be seen on the end of the Basketwear building.

The local sandstone is not that durable, and St Stephen's has needed more than one restoration in the course of its relatively short life.

Victorian drinking fountain with its ornate lamps stands isolated in the middle of the intersection, while on the right are branches of the International Stores and the National and Provincial Bank, shortly