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Eventually the steep paths lead down to the sea at Holy Well where sea bathing is possible, although the notice warns that it is dangerous when the red flag is flying.

Holy Trinity possesses one of the finest medieval doom paintings (depicting the Last Judgement) in Europe, painted .

The medicinal values of the waters around Malvern have been known to local people for centuries, and Doctor John Wall published a treatise on their efficacy in 1756.

By the beginning of the 11th century the parish was doing well enough to support five churches and two chapels.

Holy Trinity possesses one of the finest medieval doom paintings (depicting the Last Judgement) in Europe, painted about 1435-1460.

Dating from the 7th century, and named after Winifride, or Gwenffrewi in Welsh, the holy well has been the site of pilgrimage ever since, and known as 'the Lourdes of Wales'.

Close by are the Trevethy Stones - a tipsy cromlech supported by six mighty uprights - and a celebrated Cornish cross and holy well, whose trickling waters were said to have special powers to cure madness

Broadstairs, a well-known resort on the Isle of Thanet between Margate and Ramsgate, retains its village atmosphere.

The wide High Street of the town of Skipton on the River Aire was the scene of a weekly livestock market until well into the 20th century, but it now accommodates a general street market on Mondays, Wednesdays

This view looks from St Helen's Church, west across the rooftops, to Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church and Holy Trinity Church in Kilwardby Street.

The name of this house, Llys, or court, of Meirchion, possibly indicates that this was the site of the home of Meirchion Gul, ancestor of St Winifride of Holywell fame.

By the beginning of the 11th century the parish was doing well enough to support five churches and two chapels.Then disaster struck.

This view into the Whitebread Hole, a combe east of Beachy Head and south of Holywell, is no longer grazed by sheep; its flat areas are manicured into football pitches.

The chapel of St Thomas once stood on Holywell Street, but even in the 1830s it was little more than a ruin, much of its stone having been taken for other buildings.

It was well known that the priory had a miraculous section of the True Cross, and a popular exclamation in 14th- and 15th-century texts was 'Oh, Holy Rood of Bromholm!'

Here we see the chain ferry across the Great Ouse at Holywell.

Broadstairs, a well-known resort on the Isle of Thanet between Margate and Ramsgate, retains its village atmosphere.

The Holy Well is a short distance away.

The Catholic Church considered bathing in public to be sinful, though taking the waters at holy wells to relieve aches and pains was acceptable.

wash their hands before entering the refectory.There was also a bath, but its use was probably limited.The Catholic Church considered bathing in public to be sinful, though taking the waters at holy wells

wash their hands before entering the refectory.There was also a bath, but its use was probably limited.The Catholic Church considered bathing in public to be sinful, though taking the waters at holy wells

The Black Lion hotel is over 400 years old; although holy water is available from the spring in the shrine of Our Lady, even visiting clergy have been known to enjoy a chat over a glass of ale in this

The village of Bradpole is shown here from the north-east, looking south-west from above Hole House Farm and the valley of the Mangerton River across to Holy Trinity Parish Church (right) and the fields

Looking north-eastwards towards Bradpole, the spire of Holy Trinity can be seen on the skyline (centre).