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St Blazey is a modest town that sits inland from the port of Par in St Austell Bay.

At this time Port St Mary was still being described as a 'pleasant little fishing port and seaside resort'.

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.

Once one of the most important ports west of Bristol, Fowey in 1346 was wealthy enough to contribute 47 ships and over 700 men to Edward III's blockade of Calais.

Port Talbot is an industrial town in the county of Glamorgan.

Dartmouth has always been a port for adventurers and plunderers.

Dartmouth has always been a port for adventurers and plunderers.

Whether it be Blackpool, Dunoon, Port Bannatyne, Port Erin or any of a hundred other resorts in the 1890s, holidaymakers had developed a passion for messing about in boats, mainly of the rowing variety

The town was probably established as a port on the Wainfleet Haven by Bardney Abbey, but by the 15th century the haven silted up and the port declined.

Bolton Road was the first paved road laid in Port Sunlight, and W H Lever named it after his home town as a reminder of his roots.

Like Neston, Parkgate saw increasing trade as a port once the River Dee around Chester began to silt up.

The town was probably established as a port on the Wainfleet Haven by Bardney Abbey, but by the 15th century the haven silted up and the port declined.

This is one of many fine examples of public amenity open space in Port Sunlight.

Port Talbot is an industrial town in the county of Glamorgan.

In early 20th century guides, walkers were advised to leave the train at Port St Mary and go by way of the Chasms and Spanish Head to Port Erin..

Milborne Port lies east of the Dorset town of Sherborne.

By rail Castletown was only seven minutes away, Port Erin eight minutes, and Port St Mary seven minutes.

Nestling between Bradda and the lower slopes of Cronk-ny-Irree-Laa, Fleshwick Bay is less than two miles north of Port Erin and reached by way of Ballaglonney.

In 1669 the course of the Little Ouse was cut and extended to Thetford, enabling barges to ply for the first time between the country towns of the region and the port of King's Lynn.

The mouth was stabilised in 1733, and there were great plans for the port.

In the days when trading wherries plied their way up and down the rivers, transporting goods from the sea ports, or from one town to another, Beccles was a thriving port.

Padstow is a very ancient port and has long been associated with trading and shipbuilding.

Pretty soon, Stewart was in dispute with the port authorities at Sunderland over handling charges for coal from his Rain collieries.

A 'porte cochere' , overhanging the pavement, served two functions in coaching days: those in the coach could alight and keep dry, while travellers on top and the luggage could enter the building by a