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A delightful evocative view of the 1950s showing, on the left, the beach in full use. Classic car enthusiasts will enjoy identifying the cars parked to the right of the quay.

This view of the village is now much more densely overgrown. There are also many more buildings in this area of the village now, but the buildings pictured here still exist.

Dominating the skyline is the 15th century tower of the church of St Peter and St Paul.

Though popular, Redcar suffered for years, along with other Teesside resorts, owing to the reluctance of the North Eastern Railway to operate Sunday services for fear of upsetting the church goers.

This attractive view of the Close looks westwards towards Choristers Green. The original campanile (Bell Tower) was behind the house on the left of the picture, and was removed in 1989.

Thurstaston Common is one of the highest points on the Wirral Peninsula, and an ideal vantage point to view the hills of Snowdonia across Caldy golf course and the Dee Estuary.

This photograph shows Bridge Street in the centre of Caversham, at the point where it crosses the Thames.

A knife grinder is seen at work in this atmospheric picture of a deserted Hartfield. It is a delightful village on the northern edge of Ashdown Forest above the River Medway.

The etching on the windows, 'Magistrates Room' and 'Solicitors Room', reminds us that the Magistrates' Courts were also housed here for many years.

On the right, just above the Trustee Savings Bank, is the New Day furniture store; the building is now occupied by the 'Burnley Express'.

The noted firm of Wiggins, Teape & Co of Dover took over the business in 1930 but closed it down two years later.

A contemporary sign near the Yacht Club HQ explains the legal protection of Church Rocks Wreck, which was discovered by local teenager Simon Burton Frith's Teignmouth The Promenade during a

Near the trees flows the spring waters of Daniel`s Well, which is named after a bishop of Malmesbury Abbey who lived during the 8th century.

t was said by many that 'Dorking lime is undoubtedly one of the finest quality of limestone in the county, if not England', and it was claimed that the chalk burnt into lime at Dorking was sought

The Criterion Cinema, just off camera to the right, was still open when this view was taken.

The Criterion Cinema, just off camera to the right, was still open when this view was taken.

One other note of interest is the 'Cheshire black and white' decoration on many of the shop elevations.

The gardens on the banks of the Leam were laid out from the 1830s onwards. They are named after Dr Henry Jephson, who was responsible for planning much of the town.

Holidaymakers enjoy themselves on Margate Beach. Note the prams in the centre of the picture, and that virtually everyone seems to be fully clothed and wearing a hat of some sort.

This ferry, known as a chain ferry or floating bridge, is the means of crossing the long inlet of the Medina. The alternative is a lengthy detour inland as far as

Like so many little Kent villages, with its cottages and houses clustered around a small green, Saltwood epitomises the rural atmosphere of the county at the turn of the last century.

Barnaderg bay at the end of Ballynakill Harbour, close to Letterfrack. In the distance is the mountainous tract of Connemara. A rather beautiful boat is drawn up on the rocky foreshore.

A group of children pose for the photographer. They have managed, with one notable exception in the middle, to keep still for the length of time exposures needed in those days.

Here carved in granite on the Victorian Town House, these indicate the age and status of the city. Only Perth and Aberdeen have the Royal Tressure of Scotland on their arms.