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The lighthouse gave warning of a dangerous reef called The Stones that lies on the northern side of St Ives Bay. The

Such is the unbroken nature of the West Dorset coastline that artificial harbours had to be constructed at Lyme Regis and West Bay. The

Lying opposite Castletown in Carrickey Bay, the inner harbour dries completely at low water, exposing an varied array of assorted weed and barnacle-covered rocks.

St Audries occupies a natural bowl looking out over the sea above the cliffs of St Audries Bay. The main A39 skirts its southern edge, and you can catch a glimpse of it from the drive.

We can just see the river channel out on Morecambe Bay. The routes across the sands from Hest Bank and Arnside come here to Kents Bank.

Former 'quarr houses' and stone workings (bottom left) can be seen here beside Durlston Bay (lower right) which revealed fossils of the first marsupial-type mammals that succeeded the dinosaurs.

The beach runs in a glorious sweep around the bay. The sands slope gently, offering safe bathing for children, and extend for a mile and more.

St Blazey is a modest town that sits inland from the port of Par in St Austell Bay. The

The expanse of harbour we see here is only a small part of this natural seaport.

The Hotel is situated in Albany Terrace overlooking St Ives Bay. The hotel has a long pedigree, and has been much extended since this photograph was taken.

The fishing hamlet of Worbarrow (upper left), is seen here with Hill Cottage below Gold Down and Sea Cottage boathouses facing Worbarrow Bay. The

The photographer is standing on Monks Hill, looking down the winding road that leads to the centre of the original village.

The low building on the pier was home to the RAF Marine Branch. During World War II marine craft were engaged in anti- submarine work and the defence of the western approaches.

After years as a pub and hotel, the King's Head underwent major and scholarly restoration in the 1990s, and the front is now coated overall with yellow ochre limewash.

This photograph was taken from Nells Point above Jackson's Bay. The first large property on the left is The Towers, and in front of it is the path leading down to the harbour and Jackson's Bay.

This breezy walk is one of the finest in the western counties, and promenaders enjoy broad vistas of the sea and boats plying between the fishing villages of Mounts Bay. The

Such is the unbroken nature of the West Dorset coastline that artificial harbours had to be constructed at Lyme Regis and West Bay. The

Looking out over Druridge Bay, the rectangular three-storey tower of the late 14th to early 15th centuries takes its name from the Cresswell family.

The coast here, turning to the south, forms a wide, open bay. The esplanade extends for about a mile, and is lined with elegant houses and defended by a substantial sea-wall.

Here we see the modest wooden buildings of the Lowfield Farm Camp, which was a predecessor of the giant holiday camp near Hunmanby which now dominates Filey Bay. The

The 'Silver Queen' and the 'Silver Spray' (right) were among the first propeller-driven passenger boats to appear on the Island, and gradually replaced the numerous rowing boats that plied for hire in

St Peter's, the Victorian church in the middle of the picture, was Aberdovey (or Aberdyfi's) first church, though the song 'The Bells of Aberdyfi' suggests that an earlier church lies drowned beneath the

Situated at the top of Mill Street, Tilly's advertised '…luncheons, teas and light refreshments, everything homemade.'

Walking along with their sun-bonneted charges, these three ladies have a wonderful view of the bay. The