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Here we see the well- kept gardens which were situated just below the Promenade and, behind them, the cliff lift taking people down to the sea front.

From this view of the crossroads, one can see The Redes on the left, and on the right, Japonica Cottage, which housed Netherbury Post Office.

From this view of the crossroads, one can see The Redes on the left, and on the right, Japonica Cottage, which housed Netherbury Post Office.

Here we can see the busy beach scene complete with the 19th- century pier.

Here we can see the busy beach scene complete with the 19th-century pier.

Looking at this view of the river one can see the deterioration of the banks and navigation channel, which arose through neglect and lack of funds.

Here we see the statue of Sir James Ramsden, the first mayor of Barrow-in-Furness. It was erected in 1872, the year of his knighthood.

Again in the High Street we see the post office stores on the right and, on the left, 'for the handyman we stock paints, wallpapers, electrical goods and hardware'!

Here we see the Market Place from the Guildhall. The number of parked cars is perhaps an indication of the traffic problems to come in later years.

Here we see the castle gateway and entrance to the zoo. Opened in 1937 and set within the castle grounds, the zoo, with over 400 species, became one of the best in the country.

Here we see the bandstand in Ellington gardens (now Ellington Park) a century ago: the magnificent trees and floral displays of this 12-acre open space are seen to advantage in this evocative picture

Here we see the junction of Hope Street, Queensferry Street and Sandwick Street. St John's and St Cuthbert's churches provide the backdrop along with the castle .

Here we see the Ouse waterfront, with the abbey church rising over the roofs in the background. For centuries small boats journeyed up-river to unload at the town's dock.

Here we see the lovely gardens referred to in photograph 74273 (page 59). The gardens, laid out with rose beds, rustic work, and benches remain relatively unchanged today.

We see the new St Mary's church from the north side of Longfleet Road, which is now very busy. To the right is the entrance to Parish Road, which is named after a former vicar.

Here we see the same road as the one shown in B126011, but from the opposite direction. In most cases, doors open straight onto the street. Little traffic can be seen.

Here we see the esplanade with the pebble beach in evidence. As well as being a resort, Gourock was noted for its herring curing. In 1688 the first recorded curing of red herrings took place here.

Here we see the entrance to the harbour. The wooden posts on the right are all that remains of the two original piers.

To the front of it we can see the war memorial. Across the street is a branch of F W Woolworth.

We can clearly see the mill race and weir. Note also the spire of the church in the centre of the picture.

Here we see the same street five years later and seen from the other direction. Notice that the porch at the entrance to the Black Lion Hotel has disappeared.

Here we see the lower or Nether Bridge across the River Kent. Now part of the one-way system, the Nether Bridge links the older, western side of Kendal with the newer, eastern suburbs.

Here we can see the pebble beach.

As we look down from the church we can see the premises known as Corfield's Garage on the right, but judging from the mass of bicycles outside perhaps his sideline (or main line) was in the repair of pushbikes