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Rowing on the river was a popular weekend activity; from here rowers could go across to the attractive Battersea Old Church, or downstream past the natural bank where Battersea Park has now been developed

The barrel organ always drew a huge crowd with its wheezy renderings of popular tunes.When a trio of frightened monkeys was introduced the attraction for children was irresistible.

At this time Sheringham was developing into a popular seaside resort which would rival Cromer, though the inclination of the townsfolk was to ensure that it retained its charm.

Here is another view showing the popular sun shelter.With the tide in, small boats are ready to go out to sea.The Western Esplanade was not widened until 1914.

The oldest holiday town in Devon, Exmouth was popular by the early 17th century; it grew enormously during when the Napoleonic wars closed the Continent to our gentry, who had to holiday somewhere.

Many of the terraces would have been built by local speculators as lodgings for visitors - the mildness and salubriousness of the climate made the town popular as a winter residence.

Telegrams were still a popular form of communication, but they were on their way out: for many people, they had always had a macabre association - having been bringers, frequently, of bad news during

At this time, Felixstowe enjoyed popularity as a seaside resort, but the dream of eccentric local landowner Colonel Tomline to transform the town into a major port had not yet materialised - that was to

With the grand façade of the newly-constructed Royal Hotel in the background, replacing the simpler building which had been demolished in 1981, the ever-popular and long suffering Weymouth donkeys prepare

One popular walk was up Heber's Gill to the Swastika Stone, an ancient area which may have been used for fire worship.

In the 1920s, when the Lickeys were at the height of their popularity, several tea rooms were in business, and this one was still going strong in the 1950s.

This is the north end of High Street, which seems to have had an abundance of shoe shops in 1950: Trueform (on the left) was a popular chain for decades, and Olivers (on the right), is still trading today

Lower Fittleworth, by the river, was particularly popular with anglers, while the higher, sandier ground and commons in Upper Fittleworth attracted walkers.

It was a popular meeting place, with a bowling green and a quoits club. Its close neighbour, The Red Lion, is just visible on the left of this scene.

The size of these hotels shows how busy and popular the resort of St Anne's was in those days. The sea came well up to the promenade; in later years, as at Southport, it has receded.

Then, as now, the beach was popular with children, who here play at the water's edge whilst older boys admire the moored fishing boat.

The large building in the background is the popular Overstrand Hotel.

The factory buildings in this picture have gone, and today this sprawling village is popular with those who work in Andover and commute daily to London.

A major fire destroyed many properties in 1702, but today the town is a popular holiday base for tourists. The restored and widened medieval bridge by The George Inn gave the town its name.

In the 17th century there was a popular bear garden at Bankside.This poor creature is urged to dance to bugle tunes played by his owner, who is probably an old soldier.

It was also a popular venue for church outings and picnics.

In the centre is a motorbike and sidecar, a popular and affordable form of transport.

This popular tourist area now has shops, cafés, inns and a modern library, and is a favoured commuter town.

It was a popular street for local shoppers, with a large selection of family retailers, though even as long ago as 1925 shops were catering for tourists with beach goods and souvenirs.