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Moving south from Thrapston we reach Raunds, another small Northamptonshire market town transformed into a Victorian boot and shoe manufacturing town.

Whalers, fishermen and smugglers were once regular visitors to the bay. Erosion has always been a problem here. In 1682, a landslide destroyed every dwelling except one.

Another view of the High Street. The exquisite Guildhall is in the centre. It was built in 1330, remodelled in 1468, and the portico over the pavement added in 1592.

Another view south down North End taken just over half a century after picture No 38651. Now the tram lines have been doubled, and buses have appeared.

Hanley has two famous sons: the author Arnold Bennett and the aircraft designer Reginald Mitchell were both born in the town.

Loaded narrow boats head north on the Grand Union Canal, their cargo concealed from both weather and prying eyes by careful sheeting.

Not far away from Osborne House, Wootton was another of Queen Victoria's favourite excursions.

Another view of Belfast city, with the Albert Memorial as the focal point. This time, the photographer is in Victoria Street, looking north from near the junction with Chichester Street.

These small steamers were a feature of both the Scarborough and Bridlington holiday trade; they survived until they were replaced by screw vessels in the 1930s.

Potential customers are invited to buy 'Public Benefit Boots' at one shop, and the ubiquitous Singer Sewing Machine at another.

The sea wall leads to the Parson and Clerk rocks, with the railway - surely one of the loveliest stretches of line in the country - running alongside.

Whilst dressing for her wedding, she heard the church-bells ringing; through her window, she saw her betrothed already married to another.

The Mason's Arms serves as the inn for the seaward end of Branscombe, and it has links to both the smuggling and quarrying industries.

Founded by Sir William Turner with accommodation for both elderly men and women, this beautiful building, which survives almost unchanged to this day, comprises two wings of almshouses

The swimming pool below the retreating chalk cliffs was a popular attraction for both young and old alike.

Another view of Bath Street, looking back towards the church.

This view of the interior clearly shows the quality of the misericords on the choir stalls to both left and right. Beautiful carving is a feature of this church.

Dawlish began as two discrete hamlets, one inland by the parish church and another on the seashore, but quickly grew as the first visitors arrived to holiday in the late 18th century.

The lifeguard keeps a careful eye on the party of swimmers, whilst another crowd gathers around the Punch and Judy show (centre left).

Nurses were unmarried and there were strict regulations governing their behaviour, both on and off duty. Gentlemen callers were not allowed beyond the foyer, under any circumstances whatsoever.

Another view of the busy quay. Where the ships are tied up there is now an extended car park.

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 brick-built buildings look as if they will last for another century at least. However, the huge Allied Flour Mill now stands on the site and very little of this scene remains.

However, there was strong opposition to the proposal from both Barnsley and Huddersfield.