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Here we see South Bay with a plenti- ful array of bathing machines.

The Greyhound is reputed to be the second oldest building in Whitchurch. Records date it to about 1638, but it could be older.

In 1869, Dr Oliver of Redcar, wrote that 'Redcar is adapted to the debilitated class of invalids not only by reason of its powerful tonic atmosphere and excellent bathing, but because of the natural facilities

Paying on the nail - the brass pillars, or nails, in Corn Street, outside what used to be the Bristol Corn Exchange, were used by merchants when striking a bargain.

Paying on the nail - the brass pillars, or nails, in Corn Street, outside what used to be the Bristol Corn Exchange, were used by merchants when striking a bargain.

This view of Matlock Bath is taken from the station on the Midland line, and shows the beautiful setting of this Derwent-side village.

Reighton is a small resort on Filey Bay, and Reighton Sands are justly famous for their bathing.

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

Built on the site of a palace of the Bishop of Bath and Wells, the present house dates from 1728.

The ugly iron railings do little to enhance or exploit this fine dolmen; it is sad that it may well be the price society has to pay for preserving one of the oldest man-made monuments in Britain - it dates

A closer view of the group in the previous photograph reveals them relaxing on the slipway.

The High Kirk of St Giles was largely built in the 14th and 15th centuries.

This view shows the sea-front and beach, looking towards the pier. The sands are replete with bathing machines, boats, children and ladies with parasols: Victorian seaside gentility.

The Dropping Well is a petrifying well, similar to those at Matlock Bath in Derbyshire, where the limestone content of the spring water solidifies objects that fall into it.

Across the road the half-round windows, on the ground floor of the single-storey building on the right, show the site of the original Roman Bath, in constant use from that time.

The house on the right, outside which the rather formidable-looking woman is standing, is reputed to be the oldest in Downderry.

Away from the city streets and colleges, visitors can stumble upon Oxford's hidden corners and sleepy backwaters. Bath Place, off Holywell Street, is just such a place.

The Square stands at the very heart of the town, astride the River Bourne.

The chapel, at the abbey's east end, was completed in 1512 after ten years of building work.

This fine beach of golden sand is seen in its early days as a bathing resort.

This is a petrifying well, similar to the one at Matlock Bath in Derbyshire, where the limestone content of the spring water solidifies objects which fall into it.

Attractive bridges over the Avon are part of Bath. This one is notable for its ironwork.

Looking north from the end of the Esplanade. Note the many bathing machines still in use, and the recently completed Grand Hotel on the left.

This view looks towards Park Street, and the cottages on the left are still there.