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There was still an empty beach, apart from a few out-of-season bathing machines, between the town and its northern hamlet which begins with Cliff Cottage and Shore Cottage (upper left

From the ever-green valley of the Bourne (whence arose the nucleus of this resort) Bournemouth stretches for miles in either direction upon the sandy cliffs and pine-clad table-land of a gently curving

As with several other fishing villages along the Yorkshire coast, Staithes clings alpine-like to the sides of steep cliffs and ravines.

Situated on precarious cliffs, the village has suffered greatly from erosion over the years.

He kept a 'little shanty' on the cliffs to which it was his habit to retire, to 'be alone with his books, his thoughts and with God'.

This is the inner pool of the Cobb Harbour; we are looking north-westwards to High Cliff, prominent on the wooded hilltop (left).

On the skyline is the long stretch of Mutter's Moor and the huge cliff of High Peak.

Rolls was the first person to die in a British air accident.The downlands above the cliffs were popular with early aviators until Southbourne became too built up.

Little Bispham and Norbreck were destined for popularity: they were situated on cliffs, they had fine views of the Irish Sea, and the sunsets were quite spectacular.

Whitby could boast no less than five hotels in the Dunlop Motorist's Guide, The Angel, The Royal (with 172 bedrooms and garage parking for 20 cars), The Metropole, The Custom House and the 70-bedroom West Cliff

Whitby could boast no less than five hotels in the Dunlop Motorist's Guide, The Angel, The Royal (with 172 bedrooms and garage parking for 20 cars), The Metropole, The Custom House and the 70-bedroom West Cliff

An excellent view of the cliff lift or 'incline tramway', still serving the needs of visitors to the town today.

Rows of bathing machines along the shoreline and in front of the low white cliffs demonstrate the popularity, and prevailing prudery, of immersion in sea-water among the Victorian visitors.

The minimalist look, breaking free of contemporary taste in wallpaper, includes a couple of local views, with a picture of the western cliffs (right).

The covered stalls and amusement tents are huddled together in the shelter of the cliffs.

The cliffs in this part of the island are important breeding grounds for sea birds.

Many of the houses along this stretch of the cliff top have decorative balconies overlooking the sea.

At the head of the pier we can see the cliff lift, still operating today, transporting passengers from the town down to the sea front.

This grand view extends over the town beyond West Cliff as far as Blakeney Point in the distance.

Close to the band stage and above the tree- covered cliffs are wide expanses of grass, ideal for picnics.

Once the cliff paths around Littleham were used by coastguards, who were on constant watch for smuggling activities.

Downstream beyond Marlow the Thames reaches Cookham, where it blunders about and divides into three channels before turning south by chalk cliffs.

This photograph looks uphill towards the great cliff of Carreg Du, which looms over the town's streets.

The Bay itself sweeps around from Ness Point in the north to the 600ft high cliffs of Ravenscar, at the other end.