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This long view of the beach is seen here from a vantage point above the Alexandra Gardens.

The ever-changing coastline has very much dictated the fortunes of Aldeburgh, but one thing which has not changed is the activity of local fishermen, who park their boats on the shingle bank which runs

Abbotsbury, situated at the western end of Chesil Beach, is most famous for its swannery, the waters of the Fleet often being turned white with hundreds of birds.

The sands were an enduring attraction for townsfolk and day-trippers alike. The beach also provided a fairground and ice-cream stalls.

Hornsea Pottery is famous worldwide, and collectors pay a considerable amount for some of the older pieces. In this view, holidaymakers are enjoying cheaper pleasures.

The story behind the bravery of these men is detailed elsewhere in this book.

This ferry leaves from the Ferry Inn, where the passengers from this coach are probably still enjoying their Guinness or local ale.

These splendid vessels were used in the drift net fishery that involved setting lengths of net just below the sea's surface.

Holidaymakers are sitting out on the beach, some with their parasols raised to protect their delicate skin from the bright summer sunshine. A tan was not fashionable during the Victorian era!

Andie Craine and his Pierrots are doing their show on the beach. Their performances began in 1846 and continued for 46 years.

Small boats and small boys enjoy the sun. Of the buildings behind the beach, three were public houses. The central building is the famous Sloop Inn, still operating today.

Dancing to the accompaniment of the small band playing on the left is clearly a popular pastime. Note the lines of canvas bathing tents at the head of the beach.

The grand Victorian hotel catering for the wealthy dominates the sky-line to the top left, mirrored by the terrace of cheaper B and Bs on the right.

A fine view looking around the sweeping east pier of Howth harbour to the lighthouse. In the distance, just under a mile away, is Ireland's Eye.

This was for many years the popular image of surfing and bathing at Newquay, when plywood surfboards were the order of the day - this was long before the coming of wetsuits and fibreglass

One of the most pleasant walks over the white cliffs is from Kingsdown past the golf course and up to the Dover Patrol Monument, then on to St Margaret's Bay.

The impressive sweep of Saltburn's beach with Huntcliffe overlooking it remains as breathtaking a view today as we see it here in 1891.

On the skyline is the Carlyon Bay Hotel which, when completed in 1930, was one of the fashionable spots to stay, with guests that included Edward VIII and Mrs Simpson.

Porlock Weir is named from the old fish weir or trap on the beach. As fishing declined, the fishermen's wives sold teas from their cottages.

This almost deserted beach at the village of Angmering-on-Sea dramatically contrasts with the crowds at the larger and more popular resorts.

Erosion is a real problem here, and it can be quite difficult to get down to the beach.

A paddle steamer is reversing out of Lulworth Cove, below the Coastguard Lookout (centre left).

Such open spaces as you see on the right provided room to dry and certainly to repair nets.

This view brings out the tremendous bustle of Brighton's beaches, dotted with small sailing boats and lines of bathing machines.