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These types of boats have now been replaced by the brightly painted houseboats which are so characteristic of the Chelsea scene.

Behind the rowing boat and the landing stage, sheep can be seen grazing amidst the ruins of the abbey, which was founded in the seventh century.

At the oar of the boat is a woman - quite adventurous for 1900.

A fast rowing boat, a lobster pot and promenaders give an idea of how the Promenade looked in the last years of Victoria's reign.

Perhaps mooring a boat immediately in the rapid descent path was not very wise - this could cause problems both to the owner and the lifeboat crew.

The river above here is that which flows past the colleges, travelled on there at a much more leisurely rate by rowing boats and punts. The footbridge was built in 1892.

Notice the ghostly boat below the right-hand side of the bridge, evidence of the slow exposure of the photograph.

Given the difficulties with bathing, the sea front was given over to recreational use; it was a place to sit and relax, watch the ships in the Solent, hire a boat to explore the coastline or seek out

Nevertheless, a few people appear to be enjoying the sunshine in the peaceful tranquillity, devoid of any deckchairs or boat trips.

Martello Towers were built in the time of Napoleon to guard the coast.

During the First World War the German Navy undertook a devastating U-boat campaign in the Irish Sea.

Most seaside piers started out as purely functional structures, a way to allow boats and ships to moor off towns without a harbour.

In a curious echo of history, many of today's tourist boats leave from the site of the old pier for similar destinations, and also for cruises up the Tamar.

Transatlantic passenger ships berthed here, many built in the town's own boat yards. However, the gradual silting up of the Doom Bar outside the harbour has limited the size of ships that can berth.

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.

The river above here is that which flows past the colleges, travelled on there at a much more leisurely rate by rowing boats and punts. The footbridge was built in 1892.

A flying boat rests on the calm waters of the Medina, in the peaceful days of the 1950s.

With shallow mudflats along the banks of the tidal Orwell estuary, moored sailing boats end up on their keels twice a day.

A party of six or seven adults, the ladies dressed in summer attire, makes a full load for the rowing boat.

The Village Pond c1955 A tranquil view of Rottingdean pond, replete with model sailing boats hardly stirring above their reflections on a warm summer's day.

The Boat Inn, as its name suggests, sits right on the bank of the River Wye. Perhaps its name implies that there was once a ferry crossing here long ago.

A sailing boat clearing the harbour entrance, using a steering oar to assist direction, has attracted attention from bystanders on both harbour moles.

Here, a boat packed with holidaymakers has returned from a trip to view the distant prospects of Plymouth and the Hoe.

Boats travelled upriver to Stourport (the northern limit of navigation) or downriver as far as Tewkesbury.